Nigerian Government Publishes its New Power Reform Roadmap

President Jonathan last week launched the Roadmap for Power Sector Reform. The roadmap which is based on implementing the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 seeks to promote a private-sector led electricity industry.

Odujinrin & Adefulu launches the Local Content Key Issues Analysis Series (LCKIAs)

he LCKIA series provides practical and concise analysis of the critical requirements of Nigeria's new local content legislation. The first article in the series on the Nigerian Content Plan may be found here

New Article on the Nigerian Content Development Act

An Overview of the Nigerian Content Development Act 2010

Nigeria to hold oil bid round this year

Thisday reports that the Federal Government is to hold a bid round sometime this year. The bid round is likely to  primarily be for small fields, although some large fields may be included. It is not clear under what rules the bid round would be held in view of the continued delay of the Petroleum Industry Bill.