SD-PAMs: Nigeria

Policies in Nigeria:

Nigeria: National Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS)

The Nigerian government and her African counterparts through the help of their legislators should adopt viable national Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) in their respective energy policies that would mandate a certain percentage of electricity to be produced by the RE annually. That is national RE target.

Nigeria: Renewable Energy Bills

No details available.

Targets: 16,000MW by 2015

References: http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=39967

Nigeria: Niger Delta Development Master Plan

Nigeria: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Government with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the production of ethanol from cassava tubers.

This initiative will provide income and support for cassava farmers by increasing production and identifying commercial markets for cassava within various industries.

Date Implemented: 2007

Status: Planned

Nigeria: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Government with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the production of ethanol from cassava tubers.

This initiative will provide income and support for cassava farmers by increasing production and identifying commercial markets for cassava within various industries.

Date Implemented: 2007

Status: Planned

Nigeria: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Government with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the production of ethanol from cassava tubers.

This initiative will provide income and support for cassava farmers by increasing production and identifying commercial markets for cassava within various industries.

Date Implemented: 2007

Status: Planned

Nigeria: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Government with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the production of ethanol from cassava tubers.

This initiative will provide income and support for cassava farmers by increasing production and identifying commercial markets for cassava within various industries.

Date Implemented: 2007

Status: Planned

Nigeria: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Government with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the production of ethanol from cassava tubers.

This initiative will provide income and support for cassava farmers by increasing production and identifying commercial markets for cassava within various industries.

Date Implemented: 2007

Status: Planned

Nigeria: National Policy on Environment

Nigeria: National Guidelines and Standards for Environmental Pollution Control

Nigeria: National Effluent Limitation Regulation

Imposes binding emissions limitations in each state. The limits are binding, but individual states may enact stricter emissions limits. The period between 1991 and 1995 allowed for industries to updrade their facilities to comply with this legislation.

Date Implemented: enacted: 1991 in effect: 1995

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Nigeria: Pollution Abatement in Industries and Facilities Generating Waste Regulations

Much of this legislation relates to water and waste management, but it also includes climate relevant provisions. S 17 states that “An industry or facility which is likely to release gaseous, particle, liquid, or solid untreated discharges shall install into its system, appropriate abatement equipment in such manner as may be determined by FEPA”.

Date Implemented: 1991

Nigeria: Pollution Abatement in Industries and Facilities Generating Waste Regulations

Much of this legislation relates to water and waste management, but it also includes climate relevant provisions. S 17 states that “An industry or facility which is likely to release gaseous, particle, liquid, or solid untreated discharges shall install into its system, appropriate abatement equipment in such manner as may be determined by FEPA”.

Date Implemented: 1991

Nigeria: Pollution Abatement in Industries and Facilities Generating Waste Regulations

Much of this legislation relates to water and waste management, but it also includes climate relevant provisions. S 17 states that “An industry or facility which is likely to release gaseous, particle, liquid, or solid untreated discharges shall install into its system, appropriate abatement equipment in such manner as may be determined by FEPA”.

Date Implemented: 1991

Nigeria: Pollution Abatement in Industries and Facilities Generating Waste Regulations

Much of this legislation relates to water and waste management, but it also includes climate relevant provisions. S 17 states that “An industry or facility which is likely to release gaseous, particle, liquid, or solid untreated discharges shall install into its system, appropriate abatement equipment in such manner as may be determined by FEPA”.

Date Implemented: 1991

Nigeria: Pollution Abatement in Industries and Facilities Generating Waste Regulations

Much of this legislation relates to water and waste management, but it also includes climate relevant provisions. S 17 states that “An industry or facility which is likely to release gaseous, particle, liquid, or solid untreated discharges shall install into its system, appropriate abatement equipment in such manner as may be determined by FEPA”.

Date Implemented: 1991

Nigeria: Waste Management Regulations

No details available.

Date Implemented: 1991

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

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Nigeria: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Decree No 86

This law states that before undertaking any project (public or private) which is likely to have a substantial impact on the environment, an Environmental Impact Assessment must be done in order to establish what these impacts will be and how best to cope with them.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Decree No 86

This law states that before undertaking any project (public or private) which is likely to have a substantial impact on the environment, an Environmental Impact Assessment must be done in order to establish what these impacts will be and how best to cope with them.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Decree No 86

This law states that before undertaking any project (public or private) which is likely to have a substantial impact on the environment, an Environmental Impact Assessment must be done in order to establish what these impacts will be and how best to cope with them.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Decree No 86

This law states that before undertaking any project (public or private) which is likely to have a substantial impact on the environment, an Environmental Impact Assessment must be done in order to establish what these impacts will be and how best to cope with them.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Decree No 86

This law states that before undertaking any project (public or private) which is likely to have a substantial impact on the environment, an Environmental Impact Assessment must be done in order to establish what these impacts will be and how best to cope with them.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: National Procedural and Sectoral Guidelines for EIA for Agricultural and Rural Development

The EIA Law was enacted by the Federal Government as a tool for integrating environmental concerns into all major activities throughout the country. Procedural and Sectoral Guidelines for Agriculture and Rural Development, Oil and Gas, Infrastructural Manufacturing, and Mining activities in the country have also been put in place.

Date Implemented: 1992

Nigeria: National Procedural and Sectoral Guidelines for EIA for Agricultural and Rural Development

The EIA Law was enacted by the Federal Government as a tool for integrating environmental concerns into all major activities throughout the country. Procedural and Sectoral Guidelines for Agriculture and Rural Development, Oil and Gas, Infrastructural Manufacturing, and Mining activities in the country have also been put in place.

Date Implemented: 1992

Nigeria: National Procedural and Sectoral Guidelines for EIA for Agricultural and Rural Development

The EIA Law was enacted by the Federal Government as a tool for integrating environmental concerns into all major activities throughout the country. Procedural and Sectoral Guidelines for Agriculture and Rural Development, Oil and Gas, Infrastructural Manufacturing, and Mining activities in the country have also been put in place.

Date Implemented: 1992

Nigeria: National Procedural and Sectoral Guidelines for EIA for Agricultural and Rural Development

The EIA Law was enacted by the Federal Government as a tool for integrating environmental concerns into all major activities throughout the country. Procedural and Sectoral Guidelines for Agriculture and Rural Development, Oil and Gas, Infrastructural Manufacturing, and Mining activities in the country have also been put in place.

Date Implemented: 1992

Nigeria: Natural Resources Conservation Action Plan

No details available.

Date Implemented: 1992

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Nigeria: Removed Petroleum Subsidy

The controversial removal of the petroleum subsidy in Nigeria was part of the government’s planned liberalization of the sector. The IMF had been pressuring for this move since the mid 1980s.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Nigeria: Removed Petroleum Subsidy

The controversial removal of the petroleum subsidy in Nigeria was part of the government’s planned liberalization of the sector. The IMF had been pressuring for this move since the mid 1980s.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Nigeria: Removed Petroleum Subsidy

The controversial removal of the petroleum subsidy in Nigeria was part of the government’s planned liberalization of the sector. The IMF had been pressuring for this move since the mid 1980s.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Nigeria: Removed Petroleum Subsidy

The controversial removal of the petroleum subsidy in Nigeria was part of the government’s planned liberalization of the sector. The IMF had been pressuring for this move since the mid 1980s.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Nigeria: Removed Petroleum Subsidy

The controversial removal of the petroleum subsidy in Nigeria was part of the government’s planned liberalization of the sector. The IMF had been pressuring for this move since the mid 1980s.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Nigeria: Removed Petroleum Subsidy

The controversial removal of the petroleum subsidy in Nigeria was part of the government’s planned liberalization of the sector. The IMF had been pressuring for this move since the mid 1980s.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Nigeria: Vision 2010

Nigeria: Development of Natural Gas Reserves

OSO Condensate Project, the OSO Natural Gas Liquefaction (NGL) Project, the Escravos Gas Project and the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Project all promote the use (rather than flaring) of associated gas.

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

Nigeria: Development of Natural Gas Reserves

OSO Condensate Project, the OSO Natural Gas Liquefaction (NGL) Project, the Escravos Gas Project and the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Project all promote the use (rather than flaring) of associated gas.

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

Nigeria: Development of Natural Gas Reserves

OSO Condensate Project, the OSO Natural Gas Liquefaction (NGL) Project, the Escravos Gas Project and the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Project all promote the use (rather than flaring) of associated gas.

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

Nigeria: Development of Natural Gas Reserves

OSO Condensate Project, the OSO Natural Gas Liquefaction (NGL) Project, the Escravos Gas Project and the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Project all promote the use (rather than flaring) of associated gas.

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

Nigeria: Power Sector Reform Act

This legislation enables private companies to participate in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. It begins the restructuring of the sector and the privatization of the National Electric Power Authority. It establishes the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to monitor and regulate the power sector as it undergoes these changes.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: Power Sector Reform Act

This legislation enables private companies to participate in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. It begins the restructuring of the sector and the privatization of the National Electric Power Authority. It establishes the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to monitor and regulate the power sector as it undergoes these changes.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: Power Sector Reform Act

This legislation enables private companies to participate in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. It begins the restructuring of the sector and the privatization of the National Electric Power Authority. It establishes the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to monitor and regulate the power sector as it undergoes these changes.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: Power Sector Reform Act

This legislation enables private companies to participate in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. It begins the restructuring of the sector and the privatization of the National Electric Power Authority. It establishes the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to monitor and regulate the power sector as it undergoes these changes.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: Rural Electrification Program

The government aims to connect 1,500 communities to the national grid by 2007 and to achieve 85% electrification by 2010 (compared to 40% in 2005). 5-10% renewables by 2007

Date Implemented: 2004

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Nigeria, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/nigeria.html

Nigeria: National Forestry Action Plan

The NFAP has succeeded in reviving the Forestry Sector and has provided individual and group training to both the formal and informal Forestry sector. Each state also has in place Forest Action Plan, which serves as guide for their Forestry development initiative. Full accomplishment of the NFAP objectives has been hampered by political instability in the country and ineffective political support.

Nigeria: National Forestry Action Plan

The NFAP has succeeded in reviving the Forestry Sector and has provided individual and group training to both the formal and informal Forestry sector. Each state also has in place Forest Action Plan, which serves as guide for their Forestry development initiative. Full accomplishment of the NFAP objectives has been hampered by political instability in the country and ineffective political support.

Nigeria: National Action Plan to Combat Desertification (NAPCD)

No details available.

Nigeria: National Action Plan to Combat Desertification (NAPCD)

No details available.

Nigeria: National Energy Policy

The National Energy Policy establishes guidelines for the protection of the environment in the exploitation of Nigeria’s fossil fuels. It also emphasizes the exploration of renewable and alternative energy sources, primarily solar, wind and biomass.

References: http://www.un.org/esa/agenda21/natlinfo/countr/nigeria/inst.htm

Nigeria: National Energy Policy

The National Energy Policy establishes guidelines for the protection of the environment in the exploitation of Nigeria’s fossil fuels. It also emphasizes the exploration of renewable and alternative energy sources, primarily solar, wind and biomass.

References: http://www.un.org/esa/agenda21/natlinfo/countr/nigeria/inst.htm

Nigeria: National Energy Policy

The National Energy Policy establishes guidelines for the protection of the environment in the exploitation of Nigeria’s fossil fuels. It also emphasizes the exploration of renewable and alternative energy sources, primarily solar, wind and biomass.

References: http://www.un.org/esa/agenda21/natlinfo/countr/nigeria/inst.htm

Nigeria: National Energy Policy

The National Energy Policy establishes guidelines for the protection of the environment in the exploitation of Nigeria’s fossil fuels. It also emphasizes the exploration of renewable and alternative energy sources, primarily solar, wind and biomass.

References: http://www.un.org/esa/agenda21/natlinfo/countr/nigeria/inst.htm

Nigeria: The Ecological Fund

No details available.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: The Ecological Fund

No details available.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: The Ecological Fund

No details available.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Nigeria: Hydronet - Sustainable Water Resources Management

This International Action Program (IAP) comissions the Federal Ministry of Water Resources is to collect data and surveys on Nigeria’s river systems and hydro projects with the goal to form a comprehensive database that will be used for water resource management.

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

Funding Information: Federal Government of Nigeria; ADB / NEPAD / ECOWAS

Nigeria: Hydronet - Sustainable Water Resources Management

This International Action Program (IAP) comissions the Federal Ministry of Water Resources is to collect data and surveys on Nigeria’s river systems and hydro projects with the goal to form a comprehensive database that will be used for water resource management.

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

Funding Information: Federal Government of Nigeria; ADB / NEPAD / ECOWAS

Nigeria: Hydronet - Sustainable Water Resources Management

This International Action Program (IAP) comissions the Federal Ministry of Water Resources is to collect data and surveys on Nigeria’s river systems and hydro projects with the goal to form a comprehensive database that will be used for water resource management.

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

Funding Information: Federal Government of Nigeria; ADB / NEPAD / ECOWAS

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