Nigeria: Constitutional & Administrative Law

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The Electricity Act 2023: The Centralisation Of Power And The Rise Of State Electricity Markets
Nigeria’s electricity sector has remained the subject of persistent debate, reform efforts, and unfulfilled promises. Successive administrations since the 1990s have pledged comprehensive transformation of the industry. While some achieved limited structural reforms, many produced little beyond policy papers and committees. The consequence has been a power sector that continues to underperform, with Nigeria generating less electricity per capita than several of its African counterparts.
Nigeria Energy
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Re Assessing The Validity Of The Taxes And Levies (April 2026)
The Supreme Court's recent decision in A.G. Abia State v. Imo Trans. Co. Ltd. has reignited debate over the constitutional validity of Nigeria's Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Act, 1998. This article examines whether the Act, originally promulgated as a military decree to combat multiple taxation, can withstand constitutional scrutiny given its alleged supremacy claims over the Constitution and potential conflicts with Nigeria's federal division of tax powers.
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