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POWER TO THE PEOPLE (AND THE STATES): The Independence Of A Regulator In The Sub-national Nigerian Electricity Market

Following the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2023 (the "Electricity Act"), and the Fifth Alteration to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry ("NESI") and ultimately, the electricity sector has undergone significant reform.

ALP NG & Co

ESG- Driven Transformation In Nigeria's Mining Sector: Bridging Policy, Practice And Profitability

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

KN

KPMG Nigeria

The Presidential Executive Order To Safeguard Federation Oil And GasRevenues And Provide Regulatory Clarity 2026; A Game Changer Or A Hasty Decision?

On Wednesday, 18th February 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued Executive Order No. 9 dated 13th February 2026.

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Power Sector Updates No. 2: February 2026

This update provides an overview of recent key regulatory and market developments in Nigeria's power sector. Recent developments include continued legislative activity on the Electricity Act (Amendment)...

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

ESG Reporting In Nigeria: The Next Competitive Advantage For Companies

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Nigeria Takes Charge Of Its Oil Earnings: Duplication Eliminated, Oversight Strengthened, Implementation Key

Syntegral Legal Practice

From Ideation To Operationalisation: The Evolution Of A Fully Structured Carbon Market In Nigeria

Nigeria Environment

T

Templars

Winning Or Losing At The Nigerian 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Regulating Nigeria's Midstream And Downstream Sector: The Legal And Operational Mandate Of The Nigerian Midstream And Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority Under The Petroleum Industry Act, 2021

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The Nigeria Carbon Market Framework 2025: An Overview

Nigeria Environment

PL

Pavestones Legal

Corporate Legality In Global Energy Demand: Solar Energy In Focus

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

A Review Of The Decision In Megawatts Nig. Ltd V. Registered Trustees Of Gbagada Phase 2

Nigeria Litigation

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Green Finance In Nigeria: 2025 In Review And Outlook For 2026

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Regulatory Guidelines Governing The 2025 Nigeria Petroleum Licensing Round

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

What You Should Know About The New Data Protection Compliance Audit Regime In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Copyright Ownership Of AI-Generated Work

Rouk & Co.

All You Need To Know About Nigeria's Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

GS

Goldsmiths Solicitors

The 2026 CBN Fintech Report; Defining The Future Of Fintech In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

PL

Pavestones Legal

The NNPC Gas Master Plan 2026_ What It Means For Operators Investors And Gas Buyers In Nigeria

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Litigation Trends In Renewable Energy: Disputes Over Land Use And Environmental Impact

Renewable energy is derived from natural environmental sources, which are replenished at a rate equal to or faster than at which they are absorbed.

Worldwide Energy

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Environmental Taxation In Nigeria

In the waning decades of the 20th century, the world stood at a crossroads, facing the mounting consequences of unchecked industrialization, environmental degradation, and widening social disparities.

Nigeria Environment

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Q&A On Nigeria's Emerging Carbon Market Framework

Carbon markets are trading systems which operate on the principle that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be quantified, traded, and offset.

Nigeria Environment

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update – November 2025

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has partnered with US-based Honeywell to expand capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, aiming to become the world's largest single-location refinery.

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Market Update: Nigeria Achieves Major Milestone As It Joins The Unified West African Power Grid

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

The Continuing Harm And Continuing Tortious Acts Conundrum: Insights From Jalla v. Shell Int'l Trading & Shipping Co. Ltd., And Its Implications For Oil Spill Compensation Litigation In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Frequently Asked Questions

NC

Novatia Consulting

NUPRC Announces 2025 Oil Licensing Round To Commence 1st December 2025

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Regulatory Framework And Investment Opportunities For Clean Energy Projects In Nigeria

PL

Pavestones Legal

Strengthening Climate-Responsive Institutions: Legal Innovations For Sustainable Development In Flood-Prone Lagos

Nigeria Environment

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Can Sovereign Green Bonds Deliver On Nigeria's Sustainable Infrastructure Targets?

Nigeria Environment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Towards A Legally Anchored De-Carbonised Economy: A Review Of The National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF) In Relation To The Proposed Decarbonisation Bill

Nigeria Environment

ALP NG & Co

Nigeria Sustainability Market Analysis 2025: ESG Trends & Renewable Energy Insights

NC

Novatia Consulting

How ESG Trends Nigeria Influence Foreign Direct Investment Decisions

Nigeria Government

NC

Novatia Consulting

Can Sovereign Green Bonds Deliver On Nigeria's Sustainable Infrastructure Targets?

Nigeria and other state parties to the Paris Agreement are required to submit their national climate action plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions, which outline how they plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to help meet the Paris Agreement's global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 ºC and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Nigeria Environment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Towards A Legally Anchored De-Carbonised Economy: A Review Of The National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF) In Relation To The Proposed Decarbonisation Bill

The signing of the Nigeria's National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF) 2024 is a welcome development operationalising the 2021 Climate Change Act.

Nigeria Environment

ALP NG & Co

Nigeria Sustainability Market Analysis 2025: ESG Trends & Renewable Energy Insights

Nigerian renewable energy market opportunities are reshaping how businesses approach sustainability across Africa's largest economy. As companies navigate changing regulations and consumer expectations, understanding these market dynamics becomes crucial for long-term success.

NC

Novatia Consulting

How ESG Trends Nigeria Influence Foreign Direct Investment Decisions

ESG trends Nigeria significantly impacts foreign direct investment flows, with international investors increasingly prioritizing environmental and governance factors in their investment decisions.

Nigeria Government

NC

Novatia Consulting

Policy, Processing & Profit: Nigeria's Emerging Mineral Processing Landscape – Part 2

T

Templars

Zoning Laws In Nigeria Real Estate Investors Should Know

For real estate investors in Nigeria, understanding zoning laws in Nigeria is critical, from zoning classifications and land use regulation in Nigeria through to documentation and compliance.

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

The Fundamentals Of Strategic Deal Making

Deal-making is often treated as a mechanical process: proposals exchanged, terms reviewed, risk mitigated, and contracts signed.

Nigeria Commercial

GE

George Etomi & Partners

ESG Trends Nigeria: Banking Sector's Response To Climate Risk Assessments

ESG trends Nigeria has prompted the banking sector to fundamentally restructure how it evaluates and manages climate-related risks.

Nigeria Environment

NC

Novatia Consulting

Top ESG Trends Nigeria Must Watch: Regulatory Changes And Market Impacts

ESG trends Nigeria continues evolving rapidly, with new regulations and market expectations emerging regularly. Staying ahead of these trends helps companies maintain competitive advantages.

Nigeria Commercial

NC

Novatia Consulting

Nigeria's Path To Net Zero Carbon Emissions By 2030: A Legal And Policy Perspective

Nigeria Environment

HC

Highlaw Chambers

What Sustainable Business Practices Nigeria Companies Should Adopt For Growth

Nigeria Commercial

NC

Novatia Consulting

Why ESG Trends Nigeria Is Driving Corporate Transformation Across Industries

Nigeria Commercial

NC

Novatia Consulting

New Regulations Requiring Oil License Applicants To Demonstrate Law Carbon Emissions

Nigeria Environment

HC

Highlaw Chambers

The Inclusion Of Renewable Energy Programs In Oil And Gas Projects

HC

Highlaw Chambers

Property Development In Nigeria – Its Legal Framework

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

Policy, Processing & Profit: Nigeria's Emerging Mineral Processing Landscape – Part 1

T

Templars

Mining Mergers And Acquisitions In Nigeria: Key Legal Considerations For Foreign Investors

BH

Balogun Harold

Navigating ESG Compliance In Nigeria: How Nigerian Entities Can Leverage ESG Compliance For Competitive Advantage

Nigeria Commercial

TA

Tunde & Adisa

The Electricity Amendment Act 2024

NO

Niji Oni & Co.

Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List: Stronger Compliance, Stronger Markets

Nigeria Government

T

Templars

Corporate Personality And Liability In Nigeria: Emerging Dynamics In Corporate Law

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Doing Business In Nigeria: Practical Guide On Navigating The Oil & Gas Industry

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

ESG Reporting: Beyond Compliance

Nigeria Commercial

DC

DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Setting Up An Electric Vehicles (EVS) Business In Nigeria: Key Laws, Policies, Institutions, And Socio-Economic Considerations

Nigeria Environment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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