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Can oil pollution violate fundamental rights under Nigeria's Constitution? This article examines the complex intersection of environmental law and constitutional protections, exploring how Nigerian courts have grappled with whether severe environmental degradation from oil spills can constitute violations of the rights to life and dignity guaranteed in Chapter IV of the Constitution.

This article examines the devastating impact of oil pollution in the Niger Delta, analyzing its causes, and consequences, and proposing comprehensive solutions for the Federal Government of Nigeria.

It is a common practice in Nigeria, especially in Lagos, for developers of residential estates to compel purchasers in the completed estate, by virtue of their purchase...

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues as it threatens not only the health of our planet but also the future of generations to come.

In recent times, there has been an increased emphasis on the inclusion of sustainability by business entities, and organisations globally.

Environmental, social, and governance refer to criteria that characterize an organisation's operations as sustainable, responsible, or ethical.

The National Assembly has finally passed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), 2021. The key objective of the PIB is to overhaul and transform the Nigerian oil gas industry.

Nigeria, Africa's largest oil producer, faces a paradoxical challenge in its oil and gas sector. Despite possessing vast crude oil reserves, the country has long grappled with developing a robust domestic refining industry.

The position that the right to a safe and clean environment is an absolute right that should be guaranteed in a sane society without any compromise supports the inherent commitment...

In February 2024, a significant development emerged in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Oil and Gas Companies...

When pollution damages Nigerian communities, who bears legal responsibility and what remedies are available? This analysis examines how Nigerian courts establish environmental liability, exploring statutory frameworks like the Oil Pipelines Act, tort law principles, and the evolving intersection of environmental harm with constitutional human rights protections.

Climate change is a complex and dynamic problem which requires dimensional and multi-sectoral mitigation and adaptation initiatives within a policy framework to properly tackle it.

The impact of the shift from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to Economic Social and Governance policies in boardrooms cannot be overstated.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting in the past year has gained significant traction globally. Investors...

Following the increased commitments by nations to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement and attain net-zero carbon emissions, there has been a corresponding increase...

The Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 was signed into law in August 2021. The PIA introduces significant changes to the legal and governance framework, administrative processes, regulatory and fiscal terms, and host community engagements ...

World leaders gathered in Paris during the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) to endorse the Paris Agreement; an International Energy Treaty grounded...