Nigeria: Environmental Law

The doctrine of corporate personality, rooted in the seminal English case of Salomon v Salomon & Co Ltd, is a cornerstone of company law. Upon incorporation...

In this Q&A guide, we break down the key regulatory bodies, licensing regimes, business models, and fiscal requirements governing the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.

ESG reporting is simply the disclosure of information about operations that relate to environmental, social and governance areas of a business.

In the pursuit of sustainability, businesses often focus on balancing profit with environmental protection and social responsibility. However, one of the damaging impacts against these goals is corporate...

The recent ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change obligations has sent shockwaves through legal and policy circles.

From relying on coal energy for food preparation during the ancient times to employing hydrocarbon and hydrogen to fuel cars and provide electricity to meet household and industrial needs in the 21st century, energy has remained a constant feature of economic growth and social welfare.

Nations across the world have increasingly adopted climate change laws over the last two decades.

In recent times, there has been an increased emphasis on the inclusion of sustainability by business entities, and organisations globally.

In implementing the CCA 2021, the government through the provisions of the Act, clearly acknowledges the importance of public participation and mandates MDAs, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to adopt certain climate mitigation policies in its operations.