The Nigerian Federal Government is returning 13 oil and gas blocks to its national licensing pool due to a lack of investor interest following the 2025 Licensing Round. This announcement was made by Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), in Abuja on Tuesday. The blocks failed to attract any bids from potential investors, prompting the government's decision. This move effectively restarts the bidding process for these blocks at a later date. The government hopes a revised offering will generate greater interest from both domestic and international companies. The outcome raises questions about the attractiveness of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to investors. Further details regarding the reasons for the lack of bids and future plans for the blocks were not immediately available.