Review of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB)

Azubuike Hope Amadi, Victor D. Ola and John O. Ayoola
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Azubuike Hope Amadi: World Bank Africa Center of Excellence in Oilfield Chemical Research, University of Portharcourt, Nigeria
Victor D. Ola: Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Portharcourt, Nigeria
John O. Ayoola: Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Portharcourt, Nigeria

European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, 2020, vol. 5, issue 9, 1081-1084

Abstract: Since the discovery of Crude Oil in 1875, the Petroleum Industry has gradually improved in value due to the series of valuable products gotten from crude oil. The significant impact of crude oil as a source of energy has made exportation and importation of this mineral a lucrative business around the world, having turned to be the major source of revenue for most producing countries. Crude oil has contributed to about 80% of Nigerian Government revenue and foreign exchange since 1958, making it a key player in the economic plan of the country. Its importance in Nigeria has made the Legislature introduce lots of policies and laws governing the Oil and Gas business in the country. However, Nigerians with different views over the years have clamored for an improvement of these policies to enable the benefits of Her resources fairly get to the grassroots, producing communities and states while improving foreign investment policies in the country. These demands led to the introduction of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) in the year 2000. This research work attempts to review and offer recommendations for improvements to avoid future litigations, violence, conflicts, and industry fragility. This work will also elaborate on different steps taken by the Nigerian Government over the years to implement this bill, challenges faced by the Government and International Oil Companies (IOCs), Government and its citizens, and anomalies seen in the bill up till status quo.

Keywords: PIB; Nigerian Legislature; Petroleum Bill; IOC; PIGB; NPRC; PSC; NNPC; Petroleum Transportation Network Code; Host Communities; COVID-19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.24018/ejeng.2020.5.9.2109

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