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Nigeria, Africa's largest nation by population and richly endowed with natural resources, remains significantly constrained in its energy sector which hampers growth and reduces the quality of life

Divestment also referred to as ‘divestiture' is the process wherein a company sells a portion of its assets, often to enhance overall company value and achieve greater operational efficiency.

The enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 ("PIA") represents the most comprehensive reform of Nigeria's petroleum sector since the Petroleum Act of 1969. A defining feature of this transformation is the departure...

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships ("MARPOL" or the "Convention") was promoted by the International Maritime Organisation ("IMO").

In recent times, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has evolved as an important index in examining a company's sustainability and moral standards.

Following the removal of fuel subsidy, the transition from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)...

An effective legal framework for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) must address the lifecycle of a storage project, from authorisation and site selection to injection, monitoring, closure and long-term responsibility for stored carbon dioxide. Different jurisdictions have adopted various approaches to regulating these activities, and a comparative analysis of their approaches can help in identifying mechanisms that may be adapted to suit Nigeria’s legal and institutional context.

Nigeria's power sector sees significant regulatory developments as NERC issues new guidelines for technical audits of transmission infrastructure, publishes a directory of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions to support the transition to state-level regulation, and the Minister of Power establishes an inter-agency committee to facilitate electricity market decentralisation under the Electricity Act 2023.

Understanding urban planning laws in Nigeria is essential for any real estate developer or investor seeking to build, lease, or manage properties in compliance with the law.

Nigeria's 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round (the "Licensing Round") is a competitive, performance-driven allocation process that will determine the next wave of Petroleum Prospecting Licence ("PPL") holders...

The Nigerian economy is heavily driven by fossil fuels and hydrocarbons, despite its net-zero and decarbonisation targets for 2060. This creates a dilemma, given the difficulty of reducing emissions while existing hydrocarbon infrastructure remains economically significant

Nigeria seeks to increase the effectiveness and reliability of its power sector. It has established a framework that aims to facilitate a more competitive environment by promoting direct contracts...

On 23rd July 2025 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gave an advisory opinion on the obligations of states in respect of climate change.

Nigeria and other state parties to the Paris Agreement are required to submit their national climate action plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions, which outline how they plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to help meet the Paris Agreement's global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 ºC and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

The Polluter Pays Principle raises a fundamental question of environmental justice in Nigeria: who should bear the cost when pollution damages the environment and the lives of affected communities? This article examines the principle's application in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, exploring the critical distinction between financial compensation...

If you have ever clamoured against the increasing socio-economic and environmental problems in Nigeria or wondered how you can generate profitable returns from your investments.