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Climate change poses a significant global challenge, with profound consequences for economies, ecosystems, and human life. Nigeria, one of Africa's largest oil producers, faces a unique challenge which is transitioning to a low-carbon economy while ensuring economic stability and access to energy.

Welcome to the Energy and Natural Resources Quarterly newsletter. At the intersection of law, policy, and industry, the energy and natural resources sectors in Nigeria continue to evolve rapidly.

Following a series of public consultations held across Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission released the 2023 Mini-Grid Regulations on December 29th, 2023.

*Uche Val Obi, SAN, FCIARB with contributions from Izuchukwu Gideon Okpara, Simbiat Abubakar Okwilague and Lilian Chiwendu Adat.

Covid 19 Pandemic Aggravates the Discontent Between Discos and the Nigerian Electricity Consumers Over Lack of Prepaid Meters and Estimated Billing.

In the last quarter of 2024, Nigeria's oil and gas sector experienced a slight development from the previous quarter. In October 2024 the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)...

Q3 of 2024 for Nigeria's energy sector demonstrated significant advancements despite persistent challenges.

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

The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry is in dire need of investments to revitalize the sector. With international oil companies (IOCs) divesting from onshore and shallow water assets...

Before the introduction of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), 2021, various restructuring efforts have been made to restructure the oil and gas industry, but without any real success.

A lot has been said and written about the rather epileptic electricity supply in Nigeria.

The Nigerian petroleum sector is a heavily regulated industry with unique laws and regulations to guide both government and key players in their respective operations.

Decarbonisation is no longer a distant climate ambition. It is now shaping legal frameworks, regulatory expectations, and investment decisions across energy-producing jurisdictions.

In a bid to promote competition, transparency, and efficiency within the Nigerian electricity supply industry ("NESI"), the Federal government, in 2001, issued the National Electric Power Policy ("NEPP")...

The ongoing US–Iran war dynamics, alongside broader Middle East tensions, including Israel–Iran hostilities, have intensified global concern over a potential Strait of Hormuz crisis.

The Conversion and Renewal (Licences and Leases) Regulations 2026 introduce significant reforms to Nigeria's energy sector licensing framework. This analysis examines the regulatory changes affecting licence holders and lease operators, exploring how the new conversion regime impacts existing agreements and future applications. Understanding these modifications is crucial for stakeholders navigating the evolving legal landscape of energy licences and leases.

The President of Nigeria recently signed the Petroleum Industry Act ("PIA") into law, putting an end to several years of uncertainties and promises to reform and modernise the regulatory framework...

The year 2024 was transformative for the Nigerian Power Sector, marked by several significant developments including the handover of the 700MW Zungeru hydropower plant, the successful implementation.