Nigeria’s crude oil output rises above its OPEC quota in May 2026, reaching a 15-month high, according to figures cited by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Multiple outlets report that Nigeria produces about 1.70 million barrels per day of crude in May, exceeding an OPEC quota level of roughly 1.5 million bpd. Premium Times adds that the commission’s total hydrocarbon output averages 1.7 million bpd when condensate of 170,446 bpd is included. Daily Post and other reports describe the May performance as the highest crude production in 11 months. The outlets also give a production range for the combined crude and condensate output, from a low of about 1.51 million bpd to a peak around 1.86 million bpd during the review period. NUPRC attributes the increase to stable operations, with no major pipeline or facility outages reported in May. The reports further highlight leading production streams, with Bonny Terminal and Forcados among the top contributors during the month.