August 27, 2025 — Nigeria is gradually returning to optimal crude oil production levels, thanks to enhanced security measures that have curbed widespread oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
Authorities confirmed that joint operations involving the Nigerian Navy, security agencies, and private surveillance contractors have significantly reduced pipeline vandalism and illegal bunkering, which for years crippled the nation’s output.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) disclosed that recent figures show production climbing steadily towards the country’s Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota, boosting hopes for improved foreign exchange earnings and fiscal stability.
Industry experts note that the improved security has restored confidence among international oil companies and local operators, encouraging investment and operational expansion in oil-producing communities.
Energy analysts further project that if the current trend continues, Nigeria could fully meet or even surpass its OPEC quota in the coming months, positioning the country to benefit from steady global oil demand.
The government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining the momentum by maintaining security patrols, strengthening community engagement, and clamping down on illegal refineries, which have long undermined the nation’s oil revenues.