Technology Transfer in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry: Compliance, Gaps, and Practical Solutions
Introduction Technology transfer is the sharing or disseminating of knowledge, skills, methods, technologies, equipment, intellectual property or innovations from one entity (often a foreign company, university or research institution) to another (often a local company, country, or individual) enabling the recipient to use, adapt, and apply it independently to foster innovation, economic development and improved […]
Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round
On November 11, 2025, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (“NUPRC” or the “Commission”) announced that Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round will commence on December 1, 2025. The announcement was made by the Commission’s Chief Executive, Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, at the 1MMBOPD Additional Production Investment Forum in London. The licensing round focuses on discovered but undeveloped […]
End-Of-Year Report on the Nigerian Oil And Gas Industry
INTRODUCTION As we enter the new year, it is important to reflect on the major developments that shaped Nigeria’s oil and gas industry in 2025. The sector continued to evolve under the framework of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021 and the current administration’s six policy directives: Presidential Directives 40 (Tax Incentives Order 2024), 41 […]
Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round
NUPRC has announced that 50 blocks are up for offer in the 2025 Licensing Round commencing on December 1, 2025. In this newsletter, we break down what investors must know: From pre-qualification to bid-guarantee rules, to signature-bonus obligations, and the transparency standards that will shape competitiveness in this round. If you are eyeing discovered fields, […]
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. The relentless pursuit of economic growth had come at a steep cost, exposing the fragility of ecosystems and the inequities embedded in industrial global development. In response, a […]
The Doctrine of Competence-Competence in the Evolving Landscape of Arbitration
Introduction Arbitration has long been recognized as the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commerce. Parties from different legal systems often turn to it because it promises what domestic courts frequently cannot, to wit: speed, procedural flexibility, independence from national biases, amongst others. These attributes have established arbitration as a cornerstone of global commerce, assuring […]
Strengthening Climate-Responsive Institutions: Legal Innovations for Sustainable Development in Flood-Prone Lagos
Flooding remains one of the most damaging and recurrent climate-related hazards worldwide, and its frequency is projected to rise due to climate change, sea-level rise, and rapid urbanization. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2022) warns that intensified rainfall events and coastal surges will significantly increase flood risks for low-lying cities, particularly in developing […]
The 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Mid-Year Report and Future Projections
INTRODUCTION In our 2024 Mid-Year and End-of-Year Report, we highlighted key infrastructural development, emerging investments, and regulatory reforms in accelerating Nigeria’s energy transition, particularly following the Federal Government’s declaration of the Decade of Gas initiative. We tracked the progress of strategic projects, policy interventions, and state-run refinery rehabilitation efforts, while also highlighting projections for Nigeria’s […]
The Written Words that Cannot Testify: Legal Limits to Extra-Judicial Statements of a Witness
Introduction In the heart of Nigeria’s criminal justice system lies a troubling paradox that continues to undermine the integrity of police investigations and the prosecution of crimes. This paradox is the persistent and habitual reliance by law enforcement agencies, particularly the Nigerian Police Force, on extrajudicial statements of witnesses obtained during investigations, which are subsequently […]
The Mini-grid Regulations 2023: Addressing Stakeholders’ Concerns
Towards achieving vision 30:30:30 through the increased penetration of mini-grids in Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC or the “Commission”) published a consultation paper in August 2022 calling for recommendations on its proposed amendment of the 2016 Mini-Grid Regulations (the “2016 Regulations”). Amongst the various proposals put forward by stakeholders in response to this call […]
