The Energy & Project Finance group handles core oil and gas transactions covering the value chain, power, mining, related foreign investment, project finance transactions, industry taxation and other related corporate and commercial transactions.

The aggressive infrastructure development efforts of the Nigerian Government and the increase in the inflow of foreign direct investment (by way of foreign loan capital) has resulted in an unprecedented increase in project financing as a means of infrastructural development in Nigeria. Our experience in project finance spans across the oil and gas, power, health and infrastructure sectors of the Nigerian economy.

We advise local and international project sponsors, international lenders, local lenders and syndications (of local and international lenders) on all facets of project finance and securities law and practice in Nigeria.

Insights

Between safeguarding Nigeria's economy and offshore transfer of oil export proceeds: A historical overview of Nigeria’s repatriation policies on foreign currency earnings by international oil companies

July 23, 2024

Nigeria: Nigeria’s economy has an intrinsic tie with oil and gas revenues. The country continues to rely significantly on the foreign earnings derived from the sale of oil and gas produced from its reserves to fund its budgets, service its debt obligations, bolster the value of its national currency (the “Naira”), and generally develop its economy.

Gender equity on the horizon in Nigeria's Mining and Steel Sectors

July 15, 2024

Nigeria: The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, unveiled a gender strategy for the mining and steel sectors, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring women prosper in these traditionally male-dominated fields.

Closing the metering gap: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission issues regulatory order

July 9, 2024

Nigeria: Since the turn of the year, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“NERC” or the “Commission”) has issued a series of orders, regulations, and directives aimed at enhancing efficiency, accountability, liquidity, and reliability within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (“NESI”).

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