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Nigeria's Mining Fiscal Regime Under The New Tax Laws: Analysis Of Key Changes And Implications

The Federal Government has introduced significant fiscal reforms in the mining sector with the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 (NTA) and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025 (NTAA). These new laws represent a definitive departure from the previous fiscal regime, which was primarily governed by the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (the "Mining Act") and the Companies Income Tax Act, 1977 (as amended) (CITA).

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ENR Advisory

ESG- Driven Transformation In Nigeria's Mining Sector: Bridging Policy, Practice And Profitability

Mining has become one of the key drivers of Africa's economic growth and development.

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KPMG Nigeria

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News February 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disclosed that it is in advanced discussions with a Chinese petrochemical company over an equity partnership to revive one of its underperforming refineries.

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Advocaat Law Practice

Africa Guide Mergers And Acquisitions Forecast 2026 - Nigeria

Nigeria remains at the forefront of Africa's M&A landscape, sustaining strong deal activity and reinforcing its role as one of the region's most active markets.

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Nigeria Mining Sector- 2025 End-Of-Year Report

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Applicable Limitation Law In Oil Spill Cases – Need For Judicial Certainty

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Templars

Impact Analysis Of The Nigerian Tax Reforms On The Mining Sector

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KPMG Nigeria

Policy, Processing & Profit: Nigeria's Emerging Mineral Processing Landscape – Part 2

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Templars

Policy, Processing & Profit: Nigeria's Emerging Mineral Processing Landscape – Part 1

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Templars

Mining Mergers And Acquisitions In Nigeria: Key Legal Considerations For Foreign Investors

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Balogun Harold

How Foreign Companies Can Legally Buy Minerals In Nigeria: A Buyer's Guide

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Balogun Harold

Stream Financing In Nigeria: An Alternative Financing Strategy For Mineral Title Holders

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Balogun Harold

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News October 2025

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Thought Leadership- Nigeria's Solid Minerals Company: Catalyst For A New Mining Investment Frontier Or Another State-Owned Experiment?

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Why Tenancy Law Matters In Lagos State: The Key Provisions Of The New Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

Regville

Corporate Greenwashing In The ESG Era: When Sustainability Statements Become Legal Risk

Nigeria Commercial

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update March 2026

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Licensing Requirements For Mineral Export Company In Nigeria

There are two government agencies vested with the power to grant export licenses in Nigeria. They are: The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) which is saddled with the responsibility of issuing out...

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Koriat & Co

FG Sets December 31 Deadline For Mining Firms To Finalise Community Development Agreements

To ensure that host communities derive both economic and social benefits from mining activities conducted within their territories, the Federal Government ("FG")...

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Legal Compliance Guide For A Mining Business In Nigeria

Mining is the process of extracting valuable or geological materials such as metals, bitumen, iron ore coal, gemstones, gold, limestone, tin as well as some other valuable minerals from the earth.

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Firmus Advisory

Nigeria's Mining License Revocations: Legal Insights And Compliance Strategies For Dormant License Holders

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) is set to revoke over 1,000 inactive mining licences. This move is part of its ongoing economic and technical reforms aimed at revitalising Nigeria's mining sector and driving industrial growth.

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Part 2 - Foreign Investment In Uguanda

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

2025 Mid-Year Report On The Nigerian Mining Sector

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Tope Adebayo LP

PitTo Powerhouse: Will Nigeria Industrialise Its Mining Wealth?

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Tope Adebayo LP

Navigating Land, Compensation And Community Development Rights In The Nigerian Mining Indsutry

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigeria's EV Opportunity: Is Nigeria's Solid Mineral Sector Ready For This Opportunity?

Worldwide Energy

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Case For Critical Minerals Legal And Policy Reform In Nigeria

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Deep Sea Mining (Part 2) – Legal Framework From A Global & Local Perspective

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Conduit March 2025

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ENR Advisory

The Conduit February 2025

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ENR Advisory

Rethinking Landowner's Consent As A Prerequisite To Securing A Mineral Title In Nigeria

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ENR Advisory

Deep Sea Mining (Part 2) – Legal Framework From A Global & Local Perspective

In Part 1 of our article, we explored the opportunities and challenges associated with Deep Sea Mining (DSM), with a focus on the role of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)...

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Conduit March 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (the "President") has reconstituted the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)

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ENR Advisory

The Conduit February 2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has issued a directive mandating crude oil producers to comply with the domestic crude oil supply obligations...

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ENR Advisory

Rethinking Landowner's Consent As A Prerequisite To Securing A Mineral Title In Nigeria

Despite widespread occurrences of minerals within the country, Nigeria's mineral sector remains significantly underdeveloped, with its contribution to the nation's GDP at a little over 6% in 2024.

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ENR Advisory

Deep Sea Mining (Part 1): Challenges, Opportunities And Legal Frameworks

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Breakdown Of Licenses And Permits Essential For Business Operation In Nigeria

Operating a business in Nigeria requires various licenses and permits, which are vital for legal compliance and smooth functioning.

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Social License To Operate: An Enquiry Into The Framework For Community Development Agreements In Nigeria's Mining Sector

The ownership and control of all mineral resources in, under or upon any land or waters within the territory of Nigeria are vested exclusively in the Government of the Federation for and on behalf of the Nigerian people by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.

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ENR Advisory

Essential Licenses And Business Permits To Operate In Nigeria: A Breakdown By Industry

Having a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape in Nigeria is crucial for business success, yet it's often one of the most challenging parts of setting up a business.

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Obtain A Mining License In Nigeria: Types | Key Steps | Requirements

Mining is a significant sector in Nigeria's economy, contributing to GDP growth, job creation, and industrialization. However, you have to obtain a mining license in Nigeria to be able to carry out operations unhindered.

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The Trusted Advisors

Guide On How To Acquire A Mining License In Nigeria

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

De-risking Mining Business In Nigeria Through Fiscal Incentives

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KPMG Nigeria

2024 Mid-Year Report On The Nigeria Mining Sector

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Tope Adebayo LP

Federal Government Announces New Licence Application Rates In The Nigerian Mining Sector

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigerian Mining Sector Brief - Fourth Edition, June 2024

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KPMG Nigeria

Overview Of The Nigerian Mining Sector: Challenges And Opportunities

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Tope Adebayo LP

Oil Licensing Regime Under The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (Part 1): Petroleum Exploration Licence

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Tope Adebayo LP

Solid Mineral Development: A Panacea For The Diversification Of The Nigerian Economy

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KPMG Nigeria

Oil Licensing Regime Under The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (Part 4): Petroleum Mining Lease

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Tope Adebayo LP

Revocation Of Licenses Under The Petroleum Industry Act 2021

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Alliance Law Firm

The Nigerian Mining Sector In 2023 - Future Outlook

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Tope Adebayo LP

Reflections On The Supreme Court's Judgement In National Inland Waterways Authority & 3 Ors v. Lagos State Waterways Authority & 5 Ors Delivered On 5th January 2024.

Nigeria Transport

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Mining - Regulatory Update

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Mining Regulatory Update – Highlights Of The Guidelines For The Production Of Community Development Agreement In The Solid Minerals Sector Issued By The Ministry Of Solid Minerals Development

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Environmental Considerations Of Mining In Nigeria

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

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