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On 26th February 2021, the National Industrial Court (NIC) per Hon. Justice E. A. Oji,delivered a judgment in Suit No: NICN/LA/411/2020 - Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria...

Nigeria's electricity sector faces a critical challenge: vast energy resources yet chronic power shortages affecting millions.

The 2 recent cases which highlight the issues arising in the transfer, assignment and acquisition of interests in oil and gas assets in Nigeria induced by insolvency are the cases of Afren...

The oil and gas industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, driven by the integration of engineering technologies into core operational systems.

According to the 2020 Guidelines for the Award and Operations of Marginal Fields in Nigeria published by the defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...

The Lagos State House of Assembly is currently considering the Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024 (the "Bill"). This is sequel to the recent amendment of the 1999 Constitution...

The Nigerian Constitution has always allowed component States in the country the authority to generate, transmit and distribute electricity within their territory.

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).

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on May 31st 2020, issued approved Guidelines for the Award and Operations of Marginal Fields in Nigeria ...

In the transition from a decade-long import dependency to a localised refining powerhouse, the victor will not be determined by infrastructure alone...

Climate litigation is evolving from an environmental concern into a material business risk. This article examines the landmark Greenpeace v. TotalEnergies decision and its implications for Nigeria's oil and gas industry, analyzing how existing Nigerian legal and regulatory frameworks may expose companies to regulatory scrutiny, litigation, and reputational risk where climate-related claims are not supported by operational realities.

Innovation through technological advancement can bring about many positive changes, such as creating new industries and jobs, promoting economic growth, designing new electronic devices, and improving our quality...

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), recently announced the commencement of the marginal fields bid round for 2020.

The right to explore, win, work, carry away and dispose of petroleum resources in Nigeria is granted to qualified entities through two key...

In recent years, the search for alternative fuels to replace conventional fossil-based products such as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has gained significant attention.

Energy holds a crucial role in fostering societal progress and bolstering economic growth while serving as a key element in poverty alleviation and safeguarding national security.

Mining has become one of the key drivers of Africa's economic growth and development.

Nigeria holds the largest proven natural gas reserves in Africa. In January 2026, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) declared national gas reserves of 215.19 trillion cubic feet as the official reserves position — up from 210.54 trillion cubic feet a year earlier, and comfortably ahead of Algeria and Egypt. Yet gas shortages continue to constrain electricity generation across the country, while the nation simultaneously pursues expanded liquefied natural gas (LNG) export ambitions.