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 […]
REGULATING ESG THROUGH REGIONAL INITIATIVES: A SYNOPSIS OF THE EU CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY DUE DILIGENCE DIRECTIVE INTRODUCTION Environmental degradation has become a global problem and is not a respecter of borders. Climate change has become a major concern for the international community, companies, and policymakers, amongst others because climate action is number 13 of the United […]
SPOTLIGHTS OF THE NIGERIAN MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM REGULATORY AUTHORITY’S GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS REGULATIONS INTRODUCTION The Gas Distribution Systems Regulations (2023), set forth by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, introduce a structured approach to gas distribution. Addressing the challenge of unregulated gas distribution, these regulations establish a clear licensing process, ensuring only […]
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL GOVERNANCE (ESG): IMPLICATION FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL INTRODUCTION Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are now crucial in determining how multinational corporations operate globally, and they have a big impact on the duties and role of in-house counsel. For in-house counsel, this means dealing with an environment where their role expands beyond traditional […]
NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION ISSUES GUIDANCE NOTICE ON REGISTRATION OF DATA CONTROLLERS AND PROCESSORS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE: HIGHLIGHTS A. INTRODUCTION The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC or “the Commission”) on February 14, 2024 issued the Guidance Notice (Notice) for the Registration Of Data Controllers and Data Processors Of Major Importance (DCMI and DPMI) pursuant […]
MINI-GRIDS AS CATALYST FOR RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY ACCESS: AN OVERVIEW OF EXTANT LAWS INTRODUCTION Electricity access remains a crucial challenge in Nigeria, considerably impacting the country’s economic development, education, healthcare, and overall quality of life. Despite being Africa’s most populous nation with over 200 million people and laden with significant energy resources, the country still faces […]
CategoriesLegalTAXATION OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY: EVALUATING THE NIGERIAN AND GLOBAL APPROACH INTRODUCTION The digital economy is growing at a rapid rate. As of 2016, the digital economy was worth an estimated 11.5 trillion dollars worldwide, equivalent to 15.5 per cent of the global GDP.[1] According to McKinsey, the African digital economy is expected to grow […]
A REVIEW OF THE MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM SAFETY REGULATION 2023 INTRODUCTION Safety management is a vital constituent of the oil and gas industry. In the wake of the Macondo Incident which happened in the United States and Gulf of Mexico. There has been a deep awakening to the need for effective safety regulations. Thus, […]
ENERGY JUSTICE: THE ROLE OF CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAWYERS INTRODUCTION Energy holds a crucial role in fostering societal progress and bolstering economic growth while serving as a key element in poverty alleviation and safeguarding national security. Consequently, ensuring uninterrupted access to energy is a vital priority for every country in the contemporary era. Energy Justice […]
