Highlights of the Order on the Transfer of Regulatory Oversight of the Electricity Market in Oyo State from NERC to the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OSERC) Introduction: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“NERC” or the “Commission”) has delegated regulatory authority over Oyo State’s power market to the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (“OSERC”). As […]

A Review of the Order on the Transition to Bilateral Trading in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Introduction Nigeria seeks to increase the effectiveness and reliability of its power sector. It has established a framework that aims to facilitate a more competitive environment by promoting direct contracts between Generation Companies (GenCos) and Distribution Companies […]

A Review of the Approved Framework for Seamless Operationalization of Domestic Crude Oil Supply Obligations (“DCSO”) 2024 Introduction: One of the main concerns of countries all over the world is the issue of energy security. Energy-rich nations must contend with issues related to energy security. For instance, Nigeria’s economy in which crude oil and natural […]

Spotlight on the Order of Transfer of Regulatory Oversight of the Electricity Market in Imo State from Nerc to the Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (“ISERC”) Introduction: On June 27th, 2024, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“NERC”) issued an Order to transfer the regulatory oversight of the Electricity Market in Imo State to ISERC. This […]

A REVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION’S (NERC’S) ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER REGULATIONS 2024 INTRODUCTION The dire need to ensure fair access, efficient and effective distribution of electricity is quite paramount in the electricity sector. In order to achieve this stride, the Nigerian electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) released the Eligible Customer’s (EC) Regulations 2024, pursuant to […]

SAFEGUARDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE ERA OF SOCIAL MEDIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA. Introduction: The emergence of social media has remarkably redefined human interactions, making communication more interactive and immediate. With platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn ingrained in our daily lives, individuals can now instantly share […]

DATA PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS USE IN NIGERIA: THE NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION ACT (2023) IN FOCUS 1. Introduction: Artificial  Intelligence (AI) is rapidly altering the mode and manner of human and business interactions in the world, with its applications present in virtually every industry and sector ranging from financial to health, real estate, […]

SPOTLIGHT ON THE LOCAL CONTENT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE 2024. INTRODUCTION The role of the oil and gas industry as the primary contributor to Nigeria’s external reserves undeniably highlights the sector’s economic significance. It is no secret that the sector bears an overarching importance to the well-being of the Nigerian economy. Hence, the decline in […]

KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION CASES INTRODUCTION Global warming, or climate change, is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, but over time, human activities have tripled the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) released into the atmosphere. There have been contemporary intentional legal actions to reduce GHG emissions; these actions signify continuous endeavours to […]