Nigeria’s crude oil production rose by 6% to 1.48 million barrels per day (bpd) in April 2025, up from 1.39 million bpd in March, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The increase, reported by The Cable and other major outlets, marks a significant boost for Africa’s largest oil producer, which has struggled with pipeline vandalism and underinvestment in recent years.
The NUPRC attributed the uptick to improved security measures in the Niger Delta and enhanced operational efficiency at key oil fields. The production figure, which includes condensate, aligns with Nigeria’s efforts to meet its OPEC quota of 1.5 million bpd. The rise is expected to bolster federal revenue, critical for funding the 2025 budget of N54.99 trillion, though the World Bank has flagged concerns over optimistic revenue projections.
The sustained production growth could stabilize Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves, which have been strained by low oil output. The government has committed to further reforms, including incentivizing private investment in the upstream sector.
