NUPRC dismisses AI-generated employment letters, says no recruitment ongoing
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned the public against fake and AI-generated employment letters being circulated in the name of the commission. The post NUPRC dismisses AI-generated employment letters, says no recruitment ongoing appeared first on Nairametrics .
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a statement warning the public against the circulation of fake and AI-generated employment letters in its name. According to Eniola Akinkuotu, the Head of Media and Corporate Communications at the commission, the fake letters have been circulating with the intention of defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.
The NUPRC has received numerous reports of such fraudulent activities, where these letters falsely claim to bear the names of individuals unknown to the organization. Furthermore, the commission has cautioned Nigerians against fraudsters who are allegedly demanding money from them, under the guise of assisting them in securing jobs at the NUPRC.
The NUPRC has assured the public that recruitment processes will strictly adhere to applicable laws and government regulations in the future. They have also urged the public to remain vigilant and verify any employment-related information before taking any action or making payments.
Impersonation scams targeting Nigerians, particularly those that mimic government ministries, departments, and agencies, have become increasingly prevalent. Other government agencies, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have also faced similar impersonation attempts. In April 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs disowned a fraudulent online recruitment campaign that was falsely representing the organization.
In the second quarter of 2026, the domestic crude oil and condensate supply to local refineries reached 97.4%. A total of 53.7 million barrels were supplied between April and June. The upstream oil and gas sector in Nigeria is expected to attract $30 billion to $50 billion in fresh offshore investments between 2026 and 2030, as the country aims to unlock new production capacity through 22 major projects.
So far, the regulator has approved over $57 billion in Field Development Plans, which have led to Final Investment Decisions since 2024.
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