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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON ELECTRICITY DECENTRALIZATION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Download PDF Introduction One of the noteworthy achievements of the 9th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the transmission of sixteen (16) constitutional amendment Bills to the then President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, for amendment of various provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, …

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AMENDED PROVISIONS OF THE NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION

AMENDED PROVISIONS OF THE NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION In January 2023, the Ninth National Assembly, in compliance with Section 9 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, submitted about 35 Constitutional Amendments Bills to the President for assent. Consequently, on the 17th day of March 2023, the President assented to only 19 bills. This, among …

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FINANCING GREENER SHIPPING IN AFRICA: THE CASE OF GREEN LOAN AND BOND

Download PDF INTRODUCTION The environment is crucial to human existence, and it must be protected from pollution caused by human activities. Global warming and climate change are the consequences of human activities, and if not controlled, they could lead to the extinction of humanity. Fossil fuel use is a significant contributor to global warming and …

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FOUNDATION CHAMBERS RECOGNISED IN LEGAL 500’S 2023 GUIDE

Foundation Chambers has been ranked as a Top Tier Firm in Shipping and Transport in the latest edition of the Legal 500 EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) for the year 2023. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the commitment and hard work of our brilliant team of lawyers, who consistently strive to provide exceptional …

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The Importance of Developing an ESG policy in Shipping Companies in Nigeria

What is ESG? The letters E-S-G mean Environment, Social and Corporate Governance.[1] The phrase “ESG”, on the other hand, refers to “the active corporate involvement and the establishment of strategies and corporate practices that focus on environmental, social and corporate governance issues.”[2]  An ESG Policy document depicts the company’s planned strategy to reduce the risks associated …

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CLIMATE CHANGE ACT 2021 – THE HIGHLIGHTS

BACKGROUND TO THE ACT All around the world, a major concern that has dominated conversations among nations and people is climate change. From increased heat, to rising water levels and extreme weather, the effects of climate change are beginning to take its toll across borders. This and many other reasons informed the heads of discussion at the 2021 …

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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SEMINAR FOR JUDGES

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SEMINAR FOR JUDGES ORGANIZED BY THE NIGERIAN SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL UNDER THE AUSPICIES OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE (NJI) HELD FROM 5TH– 7TH JULY 2022 AT THE SHERATON HOTEL AND TOWERS, ABUJA. INTRODUCTION The International Maritime Seminar for …

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