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A Review Of The Decision In Megawatts Nig. Ltd V. Registered Trustees Of Gbagada Phase 2

Given the high rate at which estates are springing up in the metropolitan cities in Nigeria, it is no longer unusual for the developers of the estates or the residents to set up residents' associations to pool together monetary contributions for the execution of community developments and environmental maintenance projects such as waste management, installation and maintenance of drainages, streetlighting and community security.

Nigeria Litigation

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Green Finance In Nigeria: 2025 In Review And Outlook For 2026

Nigeria continues to face increasing pressure to balance economic development, rapid population growth, and environmental sustainability.

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Regulatory Guidelines Governing The 2025 Nigeria Petroleum Licensing Round

The 2025 petroleum licensing round announced by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission ("the NUPRC" or "the Commission") is the third of such licensing...

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Litigation Trends In Renewable Energy: Disputes Over Land Use And Environmental Impact

Renewable energy is derived from natural environmental sources, which are replenished at a rate equal to or faster than at which they are absorbed.

Worldwide Energy

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Environmental Taxation In Nigeria

Nigeria Environment

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Tope Adebayo LP

Q&A On Nigeria's Emerging Carbon Market Framework

Nigeria Environment

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update – November 2025

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Market Update: Nigeria Achieves Major Milestone As It Joins The Unified West African Power Grid

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Stren & Blan Partners

The Continuing Harm And Continuing Tortious Acts Conundrum: Insights From Jalla v. Shell Int'l Trading & Shipping Co. Ltd., And Its Implications For Oil Spill Compensation Litigation In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Frequently Asked Questions

NC

Novatia Consulting

NUPRC Announces 2025 Oil Licensing Round To Commence 1st December 2025

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Regulatory Framework And Investment Opportunities For Clean Energy Projects In Nigeria

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Pavestones Legal

Strengthening Climate-Responsive Institutions: Legal Innovations For Sustainable Development In Flood-Prone Lagos

Nigeria Environment

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Can Sovereign Green Bonds Deliver On Nigeria's Sustainable Infrastructure Targets?

Nigeria Environment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Highlights Of The Guidelines Letters Circulars And Notifications Issued In December 2025

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Marriage And Property In Nigeria: What Couples Need To Know About Their Rights

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Nigeria's New Tax Laws: Inherent Errors, Inconsistencies, Gaps And Omissions

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KPMG Nigeria

4 Top Nigerian Tax Compliance Considerations For Boards In 2026

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Towards A Legally Anchored De-Carbonised Economy: A Review Of The National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF) In Relation To The Proposed Decarbonisation Bill

The signing of the Nigeria's National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF) 2024 is a welcome development operationalising the 2021 Climate Change Act.

Nigeria Environment

ALP NG & Co

Nigeria Sustainability Market Analysis 2025: ESG Trends & Renewable Energy Insights

Nigerian renewable energy market opportunities are reshaping how businesses approach sustainability across Africa's largest economy. As companies navigate changing regulations and consumer expectations, understanding these market dynamics becomes crucial for long-term success.

NC

Novatia Consulting

How ESG Trends Nigeria Influence Foreign Direct Investment Decisions

ESG trends Nigeria significantly impacts foreign direct investment flows, with international investors increasingly prioritizing environmental and governance factors in their investment decisions.

Nigeria Government

NC

Novatia Consulting

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

Although mineral processing sits at the heart of Nigeria's ambition to scale the mining value chain and while extraction remains foundational...

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Templars

Implementing Sustainable Business Practices Nigeria: Small Business Guide For 2025

Nigeria Environment

NC

Novatia Consulting

Building Sustainable Business Practices Nigeria: Manufacturing Sector Case Studies

Nigeria Environment

NC

Novatia Consulting

Environmental And Urban Planning Laws In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Scott's Legal

How To Obtain Building Plan Approval In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

Zoning Laws In Nigeria Real Estate Investors Should Know

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

The Fundamentals Of Strategic Deal Making

Nigeria Commercial

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George Etomi & Partners

ESG Trends Nigeria: Banking Sector's Response To Climate Risk Assessments

Nigeria Environment

NC

Novatia Consulting

Top ESG Trends Nigeria Must Watch: Regulatory Changes And Market Impacts

Nigeria Commercial

NC

Novatia Consulting

Nigeria's Path To Net Zero Carbon Emissions By 2030: A Legal And Policy Perspective

Nigeria Environment

HC

Highlaw Chambers

What Sustainable Business Practices Nigeria Companies Should Adopt For Growth

Nigeria Commercial

NC

Novatia Consulting

ESG Trends Nigeria: Banking Sector's Response To Climate Risk Assessments

ESG trends Nigeria has prompted the banking sector to fundamentally restructure how it evaluates and manages climate-related risks.

Nigeria Environment

NC

Novatia Consulting

Top ESG Trends Nigeria Must Watch: Regulatory Changes And Market Impacts

ESG trends Nigeria continues evolving rapidly, with new regulations and market expectations emerging regularly. Staying ahead of these trends helps companies maintain competitive advantages.

Nigeria Commercial

NC

Novatia Consulting

Nigeria's Path To Net Zero Carbon Emissions By 2030: A Legal And Policy Perspective

Climate change poses a significant global challenge, with profound consequences for economies, ecosystems, and human life. Nigeria, one of Africa's largest oil producers, faces a unique challenge which is transitioning to a low-carbon economy while ensuring economic stability and access to energy.

Nigeria Environment

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Highlaw Chambers

What Sustainable Business Practices Nigeria Companies Should Adopt For Growth

Sustainable business practices Nigeria companies implement today will determine their market position tomorrow. The most effective practices combine environmental benefits with measurable economic returns.

Nigeria Commercial

NC

Novatia Consulting

Why ESG Trends Nigeria Is Driving Corporate Transformation Across Industries

Nigeria Commercial

NC

Novatia Consulting

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

The Nigerian Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) revoked over 4,000 dormant or underutilized mining licences, within the last 3 years, citing reasons including failure...

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Balogun Harold

Navigating ESG Compliance In Nigeria: How Nigerian Entities Can Leverage ESG Compliance For Competitive Advantage

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is becoming increasingly important in Nigeria, driven by local regulations, international expectations...

Nigeria Commercial

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Tunde & Adisa

The Electricity Amendment Act 2024

The Electricity Act (Amendment) of 2024 (the "Amendment Act") was enacted on February 9, 2024, to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities...

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Niji Oni & Co.

Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List: Stronger Compliance, Stronger Markets

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") announced Nigeria has been removed from its Grey List1 . Today's publication is a follow-up to TEMPLARS' publication on 31 May 2023 further to Nigeria's addition to the Grey List which can be read HERE.

Nigeria Government

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Templars

Corporate Personality And Liability In Nigeria: Emerging Dynamics In Corporate Law

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Doing Business In Nigeria: Practical Guide On Navigating The Oil & Gas Industry

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Stren & Blan Partners

ESG Reporting: Beyond Compliance

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Setting Up An Electric Vehicles (EVS) Business In Nigeria: Key Laws, Policies, Institutions, And Socio-Economic Considerations

Nigeria Environment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Role Of Natural Gas In Nigeria's Energy Transition: A Legal Perspective

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Sustainability, ESG, And Regulatory Compliance: The Impact Of Environmental Laws On FMCG Operations Introduction

Nigeria Environment

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Stren & Blan Partners

CSR v ESG: Understanding The Shift In Nigerian Boardrooms

Nigeria Commercial

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DCSL Corporate Services Limited

A Step Backward Or A Necessary Correction? Legal And Governance Implications Of Nigeria's Proposed PIA Amendment

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

From Village Roots To Global Reach: Can Scalable Startups Thrive In Rural Africa?

Nigeria Consumer

Gresyndale Legal

Climate Financing: Debt-To-Nature And Debt-For-Climate Swaps

Worldwide Finance

ALP NG & Co

Advisory Opinion Of International Court Of Justice On Obligations Of States On Climate Change: A Game Changer Or A Dead Rubber?

Nigeria Environment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Legal Compliance Guide For A Mining Business In Nigeria

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Firmus Advisory

Aligning Work Plans And Budgets To Achieve Production Targets: A Commentary On The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum (Commercial) Regulations, 2025

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G ELIAS

The Hidden Threat To Sustainability: Corporate Abuse Of Office

Nigeria Commercial

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

When Climate Inaction Becomes A Crime: The Icj Ruling And The Future Of State Liability

Nigeria Environment

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Alliance Law Firm

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