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Register an oil & gas service company (NUPRC/NCDMB)

Qualify to provide oil & gas services: incorporate & register on NCDMB's NOGIC JQS → apply for the NUPRC OGISP permit → processing → Nigerian Content compliance.

Procedure
4steps
Coordination
3agencies
Category
Sector licencesEnergy
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Application, requirements, forms, fees, and tracking are labelled separately.

Apply onlineOpen the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) application serviceNigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) · ogisp.nuprc.gov.ng
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Who you will deal with

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)NUPRC
Procedure

The steps, in order

Each route below is scoped to the step it can actually complete.

  1. 01

    Incorporate and register on NCDMB NOGIC JQS

    Agency
    Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
    What is required
    Incorporate and register on the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System (NOGIC JQS) — required to be eligible for industry tenders.
    Documents
    CAC docs (CIC, status report, CO2, CO7); capability records
    Typical timeline
    Registration stage
    Use for this step
  2. 02

    Apply for the OGISP permit (NUPRC)

    Agency
    Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
    What is required
    Apply for the Oil & Gas Industry Service Permit, choosing the category: General, Major or Special.
    Documents
    CAC documents; category selection; application
    Typical timeline
    Application stage
    Use for this step
  3. 03

    Processing and verification

    Agency
    NUPRC
    What is required
    General-category applications are processed in ~3 working days; Major and Special categories may require further document verification and take longer.
    Documents
    Complete documentation
    Typical timeline
    ~3 working days (General)
    Use for this step
  4. 04

    Nigerian Content compliance

    Agency
    Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
    What is required
    Submit and implement an approved Nigerian Content Plan for bids (manpower, procurement, training) — e.g. 100% local content in fabrication/welding, 60% in engineering services.
    Documents
    Approved Nigerian Content Plan
    Typical timeline
    Per project/bid
    Use for this step
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