Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to an average of 1.66 million barrels per day (bpd) in April 2026, bringing the country close to its production target under the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota.
The figures were disclosed in the latest provisional data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
“Daily average production was 1,663,413 barrels per day, comprising both Crude oil (1,488,540 bopd) and condensate (174,873 bopd),” the report noted.
It said the average crude oil production represents 99 per cent of OPEC quota (1.5 mbpd), showing the country is steadily closing the gap after months of underperformance.
The data showed that total liquid production — comprising crude oil, blended condensate, and unblended condensate — increased to 49.90 million barrels in April, translating to a daily average of 1,663,413 barrels per day, compared to 1,546,093 bpd recorded in March.
