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In an era of rapid technological advancement and heightened environmental concerns, renewable energy law and international cooperation are more important than ever

The petroleum industry has been the cornerstone of Nigeria's economy, contributing around 90% of its export earnings and 40% of government revenue.

For a foreign company to tap into the expansive Nigerian power sector, there are several compliance requirements to be taken into consideration, one of which involves registration with the CAC.

Nigeria's primary source of electricity is thermal, and currently represents roughly 70% of the on-grid energy in the country. Thermal energy is characterised with its negative effect on the world temperaturel.

Free zones are considered by law to exist outside the 'customs territory' such that national laws governing production, trade, and other economic activities may be entirely or partially exempted.

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

The power supply is a critical component for growth in every nation. While many developed and developing countries have successfully implemented various electricity sector reforms to grow their economies; ...

The focus of this brief is specifically on a bilateral energy investment relationship between Nigeria and South Africa: two nations that represent, by any objective commercial assessment, the most logical and most strategically significant energy partnership on the African continent.

For more than two decades, Nigerian courts have grappled with a fundamental but unsettled question: Which limitation law applies to oil-spill claims in Nigeria?

The petroleum industry in Nigeria is an industry that runs on various contracts, arrangements, and compromises. However, there are instances where disputes may arise out of these contractual arrangements in the oil and gas industry.

Nigeria's upstream oil and gas sector presents significant investment opportunities in petroleum exploration, field development and production. However, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission's recent compliance circular to licence holders demonstrates that obtaining a petroleum licence requires more than acquisition—it demands appropriate licensing, adequate financing, regulatory compliance and a credible development strategy under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.

The recent ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change obligations has sent shockwaves through legal and policy circles.

The Petroleum Industry Bill 2012 ("PIB") seeks to ensure that the management and allocation of petroleum resources in Nigeria and their derivatives are conducted in accordance with the principles of good governance, transparency and sustainable development in Nigeria.

On 18 July 2012, the Petroleum Industry Bill 2012 (PIB or ‘the Bill’) was forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law.

Energy underpins economic growth, lives and livelihoods.

From regularly updated records, Nigeria is endowed with abundant gas wealth which remains largely untapped. According to the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...

Nigeria is blessed with abundant crude oil, but Nigerians are yet to see economic growth that matches the vast oil revenues generated by the country.

The Nigerian electricity sector has long been regarded as an area of immense potential of unquantifiable magnitude; however, it is faced with significant challenges in terms of inadequate infrastructure, poor management of existing infrastructure, limited access to electricity, and regulatory complexities.