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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), pursuant to Section 167, the Third and Fourth Schedule of the Petroleum Industry Act...

Nigeria's oil and gas sector offers significant investment opportunities, but foreign companies must navigate one of Africa's most comprehensive local content regimes. Understanding the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010 and its enforcement mechanisms is essential for lawful market entry, contract awards, and sustainable operations in this resource-rich jurisdiction.

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 ("PIA") has fundamentally restructured Nigeria's upstream petroleum licensing framework. Among other reforms, it replaced the previous licensing regime of the Petroleum Act (PA) and changed the licence type nomenclature with the introduction of the Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL), Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL), and Petroleum Mining Lease (PML).

A free zone company is a company registered and situated in a free zone. A free zone is a designated geographical area within a country where companies set up to enjoy exemptions or reduced taxes, customs duties, and regulations.

The above definition accommodates any international or Nigerian company that is operating in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.

Gas flaring has been a source of pollution in the Niger Delta region for more than six decades, polluting the atmosphere the soil, and eroding the lives of communities living in one of the most oil-rich regions in Africa. The Nigerian government's efforts at solving this environmental problem have been characterized by delay and capture. The enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act 20212 represents the most ambitious legislative attempt yet to bring routine flaring to an end, through an explicit statutory prohibition, mandatory monetisation planning, and a new institutional architecture anchored around the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria's Federal Government challenging petroleum import licences issued by the regulatory authority, claiming they violate court orders and undermine domestic refining capacity. With the refinery supplying over 81% of national fuel demand in early 2026, this legal battle raises critical questions about Nigeria's path to energy independence and the balance between supporting local production and maintaining competitive fuel markets. The outcome cou

Nigeria's 2026 Net Billing Regulations represent a transformative shift in the country's energy landscape, enabling businesses to transition from passive electricity consumers to active prosumers who can generate, consume, and sell solar power back to the grid. This regulatory framework introduces new opportunities and considerations for commercial entities looking to invest in renewable energy infrastructure. Understanding the legal and operational implications of these regulations is crucial for businesse

A court ruling on 28 September 2026 has forced Nigeria’s fuel regulator to continue licensing fuel importers, Dangote’s competitors. Dangote is simultaneously suing the government to stop those same licences from being issued.

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 separated upstream regulation from midstream and downstream regulation, but how does that separation apply to pipeline infrastructure that sits between production, transportation, processing and export? This analysis examines the statutory basis of pipeline licensing after Executive Order No. 9 of 2026, how jurisdiction is allocated between the NUPRC and the NMDPRA, and what this means for operators, lenders and project sponsors.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has approved a new minimum wage threshold for Nigerian workers. This new development was confirmed in the statement from the Office of the Minister of Information.

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) reduced the Visa on Arrival (VOA) biometric fee for African nationals from the previous flat rate of One Hundred and Seventy United States Dollars...

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (the "Authority" or "NCAA") revised and published the second version of the Air Operators Certificate ("AOC")...

This global migration summary provides an overview of the latest updates and trends in immigration policies, highlighting shifts in various regions across the world and how it affects...

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior (‘FMI') has released a new circular directing all companies utilizing its services promptly file their quota returns on FMI's...

Nigeria's power and mining sectors continue to unfold with pivotal transformations, and in 2024, we monitored developments in these sectors to be able to keep our clients updated...

This global migration summary provides an overview of the latest updates and trends in immigration policies, highlighting shifts in various regions across the world and how it affect Nigerians...

On April 9, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ("EFCC") in its monthly e-magazine Alert released a statement on the use of foreign currency ("FX") as a means of payment...

On Tuesday, December 6, 2023, The Corporate Affairs Commission (the "Commission" or "CAC") released a public notice on the minimum paid-up capital for Nigerian companies with Foreign Participation (the "Public Notice").

The Public Notice alludes that the Commission's intends to strike off from the Companies' Register (the "Register"), names of defunct or dormant companies that have defaulted in filing...