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An Analysis Of The Upstream-Midstream Interface: Jurisdiction Over Pipeline Infrastructure
The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 separated upstream regulation from midstream and downstream regulation, but how does that separation apply to pipeline infrastructure that sits between production, transportation, processing and export? This analysis examines the statutory basis of pipeline licensing after Executive Order No. 9 of 2026, how jurisdiction is allocated between the NUPRC and the NMDPRA, and what this means for operators, lenders and project sponsors.
Nigeria Energy
UU
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Environmental Degradation And The Right To Life: The Nigerian Legal Question
Can the constitutional right to life be meaningfully protected while ignoring environmental conditions that make life unsafe? This article examines the evolving Nigerian legal framework connecting environmental degradation in oil-producing communities to fundamental constitutional rights, analyzing key court decisions that have shaped—and continue to contest—the relationship between pollution and the right to life.
Nigeria Environment
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Gbemre And The Future Of Environmental Rights In Nigeria
More than two decades after the Federal High Court's landmark ruling, the Gbemre v Shell case continues to define environmental rights litigation in Nigeria. This analysis examines how the Iwherekan gas flaring dispute established judicial precedents for linking environmental protection to fundamental human rights, and explores whether future Supreme Court clarification will strengthen or restrict these constitutional protections for oil-producing communities.
Nigeria Environment
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Oil Pollution And Human Rights: Where Nigerian Law Is Heading?
Nigeria's oil-producing communities face decades of environmental pollution from oil spills, gas flaring, and contaminated waterways. As these environmental harms increasingly affect health, livelihoods, and living conditions, Nigerian courts are grappling with a fundamental question: can severe environmental degradation constitute a violation of constitutional human rights, and how should the law balance environmental protection with enforceable fundamental rights?
Nigeria Environment
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Does Nigeria’s New Digital Assets Regulatory Framework Signal A Welcome To Potential Investors?
Nigeria's digital asset ecosystem has evolved rapidly, yet regulation has struggled to keep pace with innovation. The Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, seeks to bring greater coordination and clarity to the institutions responsible for regulating the sector, addressing the fragmented regulatory landscape that businesses have faced when establishing or investing in virtual asset operations.
Nigeria Government
WT
WTS Blackwoodstone
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Federal High Court Clarifies ARCON’s Powers Over Outdoor Advertising: What The Decision Means For Your Business
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has, in a landmark judgment delivered on 7 November 2025 in Messilia Motors Limited v. Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (Suit No: FHC/L/CS/1044/2025) resolved a long-standing constitutional conflict between the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Act and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Nigeria Media & IT
JE
Jackson, Etti & Edu
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Federal Government Issues Compliance Circular On Data Protection And Responsible Data Governance For MDAS
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a new compliance circular addressing data protection and responsible data governance requirements for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This directive establishes mandatory standards for how government entities must handle, protect, and govern data under their control. The circular represents a significant step in strengthening Nigeria's data protection framework across the public sector.
Nigeria Government
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
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Prerogative Of Mercy During Pending Appeal: Reconsidering The Supreme Court’s Reasoning In Maryam Sanda v Cop
The Supreme Court's decision in Maryam Sanda v C.O.P has sparked renewed debate over a critical constitutional question: can the executive exercise its prerogative of mercy while a convict's appeal remains pending before the courts? This ancient power, preserved in Nigeria's Constitution as a humane corrective to the criminal justice system, now stands at the intersection of executive authority and judicial process. The case raises fundamental questions about the separation of powers and the proper timing o
Nigeria Government
SK
Streamsowers & Kohn
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The NIMC Act 2026 Explained: What Nigeria’s New Identity Law Means For You
Nigeria's new National Identity Management Commission Act 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to the country's digital identity infrastructure, making the National Identification Number mandatory for essential services while designating NIMC as the nation's Root Certificate Authority. The legislation imposes significantly harsher penalties for identity offences and reconstitutes NIMC's governance structure, but questions remain about data protection safeguards and the concentration of power within a single ins
Nigeria Government
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Beyond Investigation: The Unconstitutionality Of Unilateral ‘Wanted’ Notices By Law Enforcement Agencies In Nigeria
Nigerian law enforcement agencies have increasingly declared individuals "wanted" through public notices and social media without obtaining prior judicial authorization. This practice raises fundamental questions about constitutional rights, due process, and the limits of investigative power under Nigeria's legal framework.
Nigeria Criminal
BC
Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners
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