{
  "id": 4699952,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T19:30:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nuprc-retains-300-helicopter-levy-exempts-offshore-oil-platforms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "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 Terminal Navigational Charge. The decision, made in a circular dated August 28, 2026, aims to clarify the aviation charges applicable to offshore petroleum operations, following months of uncertainty among operators and helicopter service providers. The commission emphasized that the Terminal Navigational Charge only applies to landings at government-owned aerodromes, not private offshore facilities or platforms.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "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."
}