The Nigerian oil and gas industry has frequently been in the news for various reasons. Decades before the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was enacted in August 2021, the country s oil and gas exploration sector faced significant challenges due to unclear rules, changing policies and low investor confidence. This was in spite of its key role [ ]
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Why regulatory synergy is key to growth and investor confidence in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, By Akpandem James
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