Nigeria has exceeded its crude oil production quota set by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), with output reaching a 74‑month high in June 2026.
According to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the country produced an average of 1,735,398 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensates in June, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. Crude oil accounted for 1.56 million bpd, while condensates contributed 0.18 million bpd, bringing Nigeria’s compliance to 104% of OPEC’s 1.5 million bpd quota.
In strict crude terms (excluding condensates), the June figure represents Nigeria’s highest daily average since April 2020. At its peak during the month, combined production hit 1.89 million bpd, underscoring the nation’s potential to reach the 2 million bpd milestone soon.
NUPRC attributed the improved performance to stable operations across major producing assets and the absence of significant pipeline disruptions. This operational stability enhanced production uptime and crude evacuation efficiency.
Chief Executive of NUPRC, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, highlighted the achievement during a pre-bidding conference in Lagos on January 14, 2026, noting that the sustained growth reflects Nigeria’s strengthened position as Africa’s leading oil producer.
