Nigeria’s crude oil production rose above the OPEC quota of 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in June 2025, according to the latest report by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
The country’s average daily production hit 1.505 million bpd in June, reflecting a 3.58% rise from the 1.453 million bpd recorded in May.
This was disclosed in OPEC’s Monthly Oil Market Report released on Tuesday, which noted that the figures were obtained through direct communication with Nigerian authorities.
The oil cartel mentioned that Nigeria’s performance in June marked the second time in 2025 that Africa’s top producer met its output target.
OPEC typically compiles production data from two channels: direct communication from member states and secondary sources such as independent energy research firms.
According to the report, data from secondary sources put Nigeria’s crude production even higher at 1.547 million bpd in June a 1.24% increase from 1.528 million bpd in May.
Nigeria maintains lead among African producers
With the latest output, Nigeria retained its position as Africa’s largest oil producer, ahead of Algeria, which recorded a production level of 927,000 bpd.
OPEC stated that Nigeria’s higher output contributed to an overall increase in total Declaration of Cooperation (DOC) crude oil production, which averaged 41.56 million bpd in June 2025, rising by 349,000 bpd month on month.
Beyond this, OPEC and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, decided earlier this month to implement a production adjustment.
The group announced it would increase oil output by 548,000 bpd in August 2025 from the required production level in July.
“Participating countries will implement a production adjustment of 548 thousand barrels per day in August 2025,” OPEC stated in the report.
The decision to boost supply comes amid shifting global demand and efforts by major producers to stabilize international crude prices.
Nigeria’s ability to meet and slightly exceed its quota is seen by industry analysts as a sign of improved operational stability, though challenges like oil theft and pipeline vandalism remain concerns for the sector.
