The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has apologised to users unable to access its Oil and Gas Industry Service Permit (OGISP) portal, promising to restore the platform within the next 24 hours.
In a statement issued by its management on Tuesday, the commission said the downtime was caused by the ongoing upgrade of its Electronic Licensing and Permit System (CELPS), which began on 6 November.
“The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) wishes to offer an unreserved apology to users facing difficulty accessing our Oil and Gas Industry Service Permit (OGISP) portal.”
The commission said the upgrade is being undertaken to improve user experience, enhance security and improve overall turnaround time.
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“The commission is therefore working assiduously to complete the migration within the shortest possible time and ensure that the site is running smoothly within the next 24 hours,” NUPRC said.
The OGISP Portal is an Internet-based application that provides access to OGISP applications, instructions and education. It allows for online application compilation and submission, online application fee payment and online submission tracking.
It is for application submission and processing. All registered companies providing services in the oil and gas industry apply for or renew their permit through this portal.
