Search

Nigeria’s Lawmakers Propose Shared Control of Natural Resources

© Pexels
  • Constitutional amendment seeks to move control from federal to joint oversight
  • Analysts warn of political risks despite development potential

Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives is proposing a constitutional amendment that would give state governments joint control over natural resources such as oil, gas and solid minerals — a shift analysts say could unlock development but also heighten political tensions.

You need an active subscription to continue reading this article.

Recent Business

generic-1-1024x683
Benin Caps Debt Issuance Despite Strong Investor Demand
Read More »
breaking_news
Senegal’s GDP Jumps 11.6% in Q4 2024 Driven by Oil Extraction
Read More »
breaking_news
Congo Targets 63% Debt Reduction Amid IMF Warnings
Read More »

Recent Politics

yonko-kilasi-juex154AuVA-unsplash
Kenya Moves to Broaden Money Laundering Oversight in Exit Bid
Read More »
generic-1-1024x683
Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers Sparks Constitutional Backlash
Read More »
breaking_news
Tinubu Suspends Rivers State Governor In State Of Emergency Address
Read More »

Latest Posts

Latest news insights