The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has apologised to users who have had difficulty accessing its Oil and Gas Industry Service Permit (OGISP) portal and promised to restore the platform within the next 24 hours.
In a statement issued by its Management on Tuesday and posted on its X handle, the Commission said the downtime was caused by the ongoing upgrade of the Commission Electronic Licensing and Permit System (CELPS), which began on November 6, 2026.
It said the upgrade was meant to improve user experience, enhance security and shorten turnaround time for applications.
The Commission said it was working to complete the migration as quickly as possible and to ensure the site is running smoothly within the next 24 hours.
“The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission wishes to offer an unreserved apology to users facing difficulty accessing our Oil and Gas Industry Service Permit portal,” the statement said.
The NUPRC was established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021 and is the regulator of upstream oil and gas operations in Nigeria.
It took over regulatory functions previously handled by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR).
Operators, service companies and other industry players rely on the Commission’s online systems to apply for and renew licences and permits, so any disruption to its portals can delay approvals and day to day business in the sector.
