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From Reserves To Renewables: Rethinking Energy Finance Beyond Reserve-Based Lending (RBL)

Over the years, exploration and production (“E&P”) companies have relied on a range of traditional financing mechanisms to fund acquisitions and develop projects. Among these mechanisms, Reserve-Based Lending (“RBL”) has emerged as a distinctive and increasingly utilised financing option within the oil and gas industry.

OA

Odujinrin & Adefulu

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update May 2026

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has declared that petroleum companies operating in free trade zones, export processing zones, and other designated areas remain fully subject to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources June 2026

Nigeria and Ghana's energy and natural resources sectors are transitioning from policy formulation to active implementation, with major infrastructure projects advancing and regulatory frameworks strengthening. As NLNG Train 7 nears completion and the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline secures funding, both nations are intensifying efforts to monetise resources, expand generation capacity, and attract mining investments while tightening oversight across petroleum, power, and mineral sectors.

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Templars

Nigeria's 2025 Petroleum Licensing Rounds: Strategic Takeaways For Upstream Investors

Nigeria's 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round offers 50 oil blocks across onshore, shallow-water, frontier, and deep offshore areas. With pre-qualification complete, bidders must now navigate complex regulatory requirements, consortium structuring, and competitive bid strategies to secure acreage in one of Africa's most significant upstream opportunities.

OA

Odujinrin & Adefulu

The Rural Electrification Agency, Renewable Electricity And The Mini-Grid Regulation 2026: Updates And Prospects For Investors

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Energy Diversification: Synchronizing CNG And EV Infrastructure For Robust Global Supply Chains

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Decommissioning And Abandonment Regulations 2026

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Upstream Petroleum Fees And Rents (Temporary) Extension Regulations 2026

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Repositioning And Promoting Energy Investments Between South Africa And Nigeria – Exploring The Legal Framework Of The Industry

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Legal, Regulatory, And Market Issues Shaping Nigeria’s Ongoing 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Electricity Act 2023: The Centralisation Of Power And The Rise Of State Electricity Markets

Gresyndale Legal

Pathways To Resolving Disputes In Nigeria’s Electricity Sector

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Templars

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources May 2026

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Templars

Determining Applicable Law In Petroleum Disputes: Revisiting Legal Principles Through Eurafric Energy Ltd v. Ministry Of Petroleum Resources & Ors.

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Navigating Nigeria's Regulatory Approach To Stablecoin

Nigeria Technology

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Unclaimed Funds In Nigeria: Regulations, Rights, And Recovery

Nigeria Commercial

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Updates On The Recent Activities And Other Developments At The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

Nigeria Technology

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

AA

Adams & Adams

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From Reserves To Renewables: Rethinking Energy Finance Beyond Reserve-Based Lending (RBL)

Over the years, exploration and production (“E&P”) companies have relied on a range of traditional financing mechanisms to fund acquisitions and develop projects. Among these mechanisms, Reserve-Based Lending (“RBL”) has emerged as a distinctive and increasingly utilised financing option within the oil and gas industry.

OA

Odujinrin & Adefulu

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update May 2026

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has declared that petroleum companies operating in free trade zones, export processing zones, and other designated areas remain fully subject to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources June 2026

Nigeria and Ghana's energy and natural resources sectors are transitioning from policy formulation to active implementation, with major infrastructure projects advancing and regulatory frameworks strengthening. As NLNG Train 7 nears completion and the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline secures funding, both nations are intensifying efforts to monetise resources, expand generation capacity, and attract mining investments while tightening oversight across petroleum, power, and mineral sectors.

T

Templars

Greenwashing And Climate Litigation: Key Lessons For Nigeria’s Oil And Gas Industry

Nigeria Environment

T

Templars

The Rural Electrification Agency, Renewable Electricity And The Mini-Grid Regulation 2026: Updates And Prospects For Investors

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

From Policy Vision To Economic Prosperity: Unlocking ₦3 Trillion Annual Revenue In Nigeria’s Blue Economy

Nigeria Strategy

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Decommissioning And Abandonment Regulations 2026

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Energy Diversification: Synchronizing CNG And EV Infrastructure For Robust Global Supply Chains

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Upstream Petroleum Fees And Rents (Temporary) Extension Regulations 2026

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

See more

Mining

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update May 2026

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has declared that petroleum companies operating in free trade zones, export processing zones, and other designated areas remain fully subject to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources June 2026

Nigeria and Ghana's energy and natural resources sectors are transitioning from policy formulation to active implementation, with major infrastructure projects advancing and regulatory frameworks strengthening. As NLNG Train 7 nears completion and the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline secures funding, both nations are intensifying efforts to monetise resources, expand generation capacity, and attract mining investments while tightening oversight across petroleum, power, and mineral sectors.

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Templars

Repositioning And Promoting Energy Investments Between South Africa And Nigeria – Exploring The Legal Framework Of The Industry

Nigeria and South Africa remain two of Africa’s most significant energy markets, with substantial natural resources, sophisticated financial ecosystems, and growing ambitions to lead the continent’s evolving energy economy. However, despite their strategic importance, the full potential for cross-border energy investment and collaboration between both jurisdictions remains largely untapped.

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources May 2026

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Templars

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

EA

ENR Advisory

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

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News February 2026

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Africa Guide Mergers And Acquisitions Forecast 2026 - Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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From Reserves To Renewables: Rethinking Energy Finance Beyond Reserve-Based Lending (RBL)

Over the years, exploration and production (“E&P”) companies have relied on a range of traditional financing mechanisms to fund acquisitions and develop projects. Among these mechanisms, Reserve-Based Lending (“RBL”) has emerged as a distinctive and increasingly utilised financing option within the oil and gas industry.

OA

Odujinrin & Adefulu

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update May 2026

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has declared that petroleum companies operating in free trade zones, export processing zones, and other designated areas remain fully subject to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Nigeria's 2025 Petroleum Licensing Rounds: Strategic Takeaways For Upstream Investors

Nigeria's 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round offers 50 oil blocks across onshore, shallow-water, frontier, and deep offshore areas. With pre-qualification complete, bidders must now navigate complex regulatory requirements, consortium structuring, and competitive bid strategies to secure acreage in one of Africa's most significant upstream opportunities.

OA

Odujinrin & Adefulu

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources June 2026

T

Templars

Greenwashing And Climate Litigation: Key Lessons For Nigeria’s Oil And Gas Industry

Nigeria Environment

T

Templars

Three Pillars, One Ecosystem: The Roles Of Regulators, Zone Promoters And Free Zone Enterprises In Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones

Nigeria International

Syntegral Legal Practice

The Evolving Regulatory Framework Of Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs)

Nigeria International

Syntegral Legal Practice

Free Trade Zones In Nigeria: Legal Framework, Incentives And Opportunities For Investment

Nigeria International

Syntegral Legal Practice

From Policy Vision To Economic Prosperity: Unlocking ₦3 Trillion Annual Revenue In Nigeria’s Blue Economy

Nigeria Strategy

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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Renewables

From Reserves To Renewables: Rethinking Energy Finance Beyond Reserve-Based Lending (RBL)

Over the years, exploration and production (“E&P”) companies have relied on a range of traditional financing mechanisms to fund acquisitions and develop projects. Among these mechanisms, Reserve-Based Lending (“RBL”) has emerged as a distinctive and increasingly utilised financing option within the oil and gas industry.

OA

Odujinrin & Adefulu

The Rural Electrification Agency, Renewable Electricity And The Mini-Grid Regulation 2026: Updates And Prospects For Investors

The recognition that the national grid alone cannot solve the electricity supply needs of the entire country has continued to drive the reforms in the Nigeria electric power sector. With the amendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and the enactment of the Electricity Act 2023, all barriers to decentralisation of electricity supply was removed.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

From Policy Vision To Economic Prosperity: Unlocking ₦3 Trillion Annual Revenue In Nigeria’s Blue Economy

Nigeria's Blue Economy holds the potential to generate over ₦3 trillion annually through strategic development of its 853-kilometer coastline, vast inland waterways, and maritime resources.

Nigeria Strategy

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Energy Diversification: Synchronizing CNG And EV Infrastructure For Robust Global Supply Chains

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Repositioning And Promoting Energy Investments Between South Africa And Nigeria – Exploring The Legal Framework Of The Industry

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Dangote’s 1,000+ CNG Truck Order Signals Freight Market Transformation

Nigeria Transport

AA

Adams & Adams

The Electricity Act 2023: The Centralisation Of Power And The Rise Of State Electricity Markets

Gresyndale Legal

Babalakin & Co Energy Law Series Vol. II

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Power Sector Updates No. 1: January 2026

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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