{
  "id": 4699912,
  "title": "NUPRC retains $300 helicopter levy, exempts offshore oil platforms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/nuprc-retains-300-helicopter-levy-exempts-offshore-oil-platforms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T19:30:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nuprc-retains-300-helicopter-levy-exempts-offshore-oil-platforms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has retained the $300-per-landing helicopter levy for air navigational services but exempted offshore oil platforms from the separate Terminal Navigational Charge. The decision, announced in a circular dated August 28, 2026, aims to clear up confusion among operators and helicopter service providers regarding the application of these aviation charges to offshore petroleum operations. The regulation, signed by NUPRC Chief Executive Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, directs oil companies and their aviation contractors to align their contracts, invoices, and cost-recovery arrangements with the new clarification.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NUPRC retains $300 helicopter levy, exempts offshore oil platforms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/nuprc-retains-300-helicopter-levy-exempts-offshore-oil-platforms-4699952",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:30:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}