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Under the Old Labour Jurisprudence based on commentaries and judicial decisions particularly the Supreme Court decision in NNPC v. Famfa Oil Limited...

This article examines Nigeria's legal and regulatory framework for the decommissioning and abandonment of oil and gas facilities, with particular focus on the obligations created by the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and the supporting upstream, midstream and downstream regulations. It argues that decommissioning and abandonment is not merely a technical end-of-life exercise, but a continuing legal obligation involving regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and financial responsibility.

Export processing zones were introduced in Nigeria as part of a broader industralisation strategy to drive economic growth through the promotion of non-oil export business by way of provision...

Nigeria's power sector faces critical gas supply challenges despite vast reserves, with Generation Companies struggling under mounting debts, uncompetitive pricing, and persistent infrastructure issues.

The exploitation of oil, gas, or minerals is usually treated as a sovereign, national policy and administration issue.

TotalEnergies and AMNI have taken the Final Investment Decision on Nigeria's Ima Gas Project, a development 53 years in the making that will supply critical feed gas to Nigeria LNG's Train 7 expansion. Between FID and first gas in 2028, the project faces complex legal obligations spanning financing conditions, gas sales agreements, construction contracts, Nigerian content compliance, host community trusts, flaring regulations, and tax incentives that must all hold up in practice.

Africa holds a central position in the global energy landscape, rooted in its abundant natural resources, with crude oil historically dominating production.

There are also some industry-specific requirements for the approval of expatriate quotas in Nigeria.

The energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). While AI offers immense potential for optimising energy production...

Nigeria is endowed with an estimated 203 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves, the largest in Africa and the ninth-largest in the world.

Nigeria is facing enormous economic challenges and needs massive revenue to meet existing obligations. The population is outgrowing the economy and critical steps are necessary to deal with revenue failure.

The Oil and Gas industry is the mainstay of the Nigerian economy and contributes significantly to Nigeria's economic development.

Protection of the rights of end-use customers of distribution licensees by specifying the minimum standards of service delivery.

In early 2026, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (the “Authority”) issued the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations Regulations, 2025 (the “Regulations”), introducing a consolidated regulatory framework for the Nigeria’s midstream and downstream operations sectors.

This update highlights recent regulatory and market developments in Nigeria's power sector, including the proposed establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited...

Recently, 3 persons who are close to the writer shared their respective experiences with their electricity distribution companies (Discos) concerning lack of electricity meters...

For several years, there has been increased global awareness of the negative effects of human activity and development on the earth's climate.

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, Nigeria, like many other countries, is exploring innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy.