Nigeria: Constitutional & Administrative Law

The transformation of Nigeria's Shippers' Council into the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency represents the culmination of nearly five decades of port reform, driven by sustained advocacy and litigation. This article examines how Dr. Olisa Agbakoba's regulatory campaign, executive action, and landmark maritime litigation shaped the creation of an independent economic regulator for Nigerian ports, while exploring the complex jurisdictional relationship between NPERA and the Nigerian Ports Authority.

The Supreme Court's decision in 11 PLC v. Milan Industries Ltd raises critical questions about the constitutional validity of statutory ouster clauses that restrict judicial remedies. While upholding AMCON's powers to enforce mortgage securities and sell collateralized assets, the court controversially held that Section 34(6) of the AMCON Act validly ousts courts' jurisdiction to grant restorative reliefs, limiting aggrieved parties to monetary compensation only. This interpretation conflicts with constitut

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 separated upstream regulation from midstream and downstream regulation, but how does that separation apply to pipeline infrastructure that sits between production, transportation, processing and export? This analysis examines the statutory basis of pipeline licensing after Executive Order No. 9 of 2026, how jurisdiction is allocated between the NUPRC and the NMDPRA, and what this means for operators, lenders and project sponsors.

Nigeria has undertaken sweeping immigration reforms over the past year, introducing digital systems for visa processing and work permits while strengthening border controls. These modernisation efforts aim to balance national security imperatives with administrative efficiency, but their success hinges on technological infrastructure and inter-agency coordination.

In June, Nigeria witnessed the roll out of several policies and legislative developments across governance, taxation, financial regulation, digital identity, public health and institutional reform, reflecting the Government’s concerted effort to leverage law and policy as instruments for addressing emerging challenges, strengthening public institutions and advancing national development objectives.

Nigeria's digital asset ecosystem has evolved rapidly, yet regulation has struggled to keep pace with innovation. The Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, seeks to bring greater coordination and clarity to the institutions responsible for regulating the sector, addressing the fragmented regulatory landscape that businesses have faced when establishing or investing in virtual asset operations.

Does the adoption of Sharia law in twelve northern Nigerian states signal a transformation into an Islamic state, or does Nigeria's Constitution provide sufficient safeguards to maintain its secular, multi-religious foundation? This analysis examines the legal framework governing Sharia's application, exploring the constitutional boundaries that restrict its scope to Muslim citizens in personal and civil matters while preserving religious freedom for all Nigerians.

The interplay between limitation statutes and employment contracts in Nigeria has long generated doctrinal uncertainty. This analysis examines whether the limitation period prescribed by POPA applies to claims arising from contracts of employment involving public authorities, exploring a recurring question in Nigerian jurisprudence.

Nigeria possesses vast oil reserves, fertile land, and a young population, yet continues to struggle with poverty and weak infrastructure. This analysis examines why resource wealth has failed to translate into prosperity...