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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.

Nations across the world have increasingly adopted climate change laws over the last two decades.

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 Electricity Act (Amendment) of 2024 (the "Amendment Act") was enacted on February 9, 2024, to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities...

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...

When oil pollution devastates a community, determining legal responsibility involves more than identifying the company connected to the spill. The answer requires examining statutory provisions like the Oil Pipelines Act, common law tort principles, third-party interference claims, and government obligations under Nigeria's Constitution, with liability turning on specific questions of negligence, maintenance standards, and causation.

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

In very recent times, the world at large has seen an increase in awareness regarding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, including the resultant effects of climate change and environmental degradation.

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

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.

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

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.

Several reasons underscore the crucial importance of businesses prioritizing sustainability.

As the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) convenes in Belém, Brazil, it presents an opportunity to examine Nigeria's legal and policy measures relevant to clean-energy and climate-aligned activities.