New guidelines for the advanced cargo declaration regime have been announced by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This initiative is designed to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Nigeria’s crude oil and petroleum exports.
In a statement yesterday, it was stated that the guidelines, issued under the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation, 2024, aim to create a strong framework for declaring and tracking crude oil and petroleum product exports from Nigeria, monitoring and accounting for the movement of crude oil within the country, preventing disruptions, theft, and under-declaration at export terminals, and ensuring that only certified and measured products are exported to support accurate revenue generation for the government.
“With the revised regime, exporters are required to secure an export permit, vessel clearance, and a Unique Identification Number (UIN) via the NUPRC’s online platforms prior to any shipment. Before issuing clearance notifications embedded with a UIN for tracking, the Commission will confirm exporters’ identities and verify export volumes. Every pertinent export document, such as the Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and cargo manifest, must include the UIN to guarantee traceability and adherence to regulations
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