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Electricity Sector Update: Mini-Grid Regulations 2023

Electricity Sector Update: Mini-Grid Regulations 2023

Introduction

On 29 December 2023, the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (the Commission) signed the Mini-Grid Regulations, 2023 (2023 Regulations) replacing the Mini-Grid Regulations 2016. Pursuant to the Commission’s powers under Section 226 of the Electricity Act 2023, the 2023 Regulations
retain most of the provisions of the 2016 regulations while introducing amendments geared towards improved efficiency in the mini-grid power generation sector.

The Issuance of Social Bonds in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Issuance of Social Bonds in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction

The launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”) by the United Nations in 2016 brought the world together on a mission to end poverty, fight inequality, and tackle climate change. 

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, stated that the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all SDGs, including those aimed at reducing poverty and hunger and increasing health, sanitation and economic growth.

COVID-19 BUSINESS ADVISORY NOTE

COVID-19 – BUSINESS ADVISORY NOTE

The Covid-19 pandemic inevitably affects the day-to-day flow of business operations and raises issues amongst business entities with respect to the performance of Contractual Obligations, the fulfilment of statutory Corporate Governance requirements, Human Capital and Employment matters. This article provides practical advice for businesses as they navigate the issues highlighted.

The Impact of Data Protection Rules on the Digital Economy Aspect of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)

THE IMPACT OF DATA PROTECTION RULES ON THE DIGITAL ECONOMY ASPECT OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (AfCFTA)

The major efforts made by Africa in creating a regional data protection regime are the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data and Article 15 of the AFCFTA.