By Highlaw Chambers Energy transition discussions often focus on technology, finance, and infrastructure. Yet experience across jurisdictions shows that transitions succeed or fail based on governance, trust, and stakeholder engagement. This article explores why a people-centred energy transition in Nigeria…
By HighLaw Chambers Nigeria has taken an important step in global climate and development diplomacy with the articulation of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Compact and the Energy Transition Plan (ETP). Together, these instruments position Nigeria as a credible participant in the…
Foreign investors entering the Nigerian market frequently collaborate with local partners, making cross-border contracting in Nigeria a critical risk and value consideration. Foreign investors entering the Nigerian market frequently collaborate with local distributors, agents, contractors, or joint-venture partners. These relationships…
(Reflecting legal standards as of December 2025, under the Labour Act, Pension Reform Act 2014, Immigration Act 2015, and 2024/2025 updates.) Hiring in Nigeria gives foreign companies access to one of Africa’s most dynamic workforces, but understanding employment law in…
Entering a new jurisdiction offers opportunity but also exposes investors to unfamiliar legal terrain. Understanding legal risks in Nigeria is essential for foreign investors seeking to protect capital, maintain compliance, and operate with confidence in an evolving regulatory environment. Many…
(Tax, Immigration & other Essentials for Foreign Investors in Nigeria. Updated to reflect the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 — Gazetted December 2025) Establishing a Business: Regulatory Compliance in Nigeria and Opportunity Establishing a business…
Business Structures in Nigeria for Foreign Investors: Understanding Liabilities & Entry Options Entering a new market is exciting but also legally complex. For foreign investors, choosing the right business structure in Nigeria is essential to ensure smooth operations and avoid…
1.1 INTRODUCTION Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind for example inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, designs, etc.. It is a legal concept that grants exclusive rights to creators and owners of original works. Intellectual property…
1.1 INTRODUCTION Nigeria Renewable Energy Master Plan (REMP) not only emphasizes Nigeria’s visions, it also sets out a defined strategy for increasing the role and use of renewable energy in order to achieve sustainable development in Nigeria. Nigeria envisions…
1. 1 INTRODUCTION Renewable energy is the energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed.1 As countries in the world are transitioning to a low-carbon economy, the oil and gas industry is…