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Oil & Gas Sector Reforms.

Harnessing our vast energy resources for energy security and economic prosperity.

Presidential directives for Oil & Gas sector reforms.

The Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy developed five (5) Presidential Directives and two (2) Policy Directives to improve the attractiveness and competitiveness for capital allocation to Nigeria’s Oil & Gas projects in an increasingly competitive market.

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Presidential Directives
August 5, 2023
Presidential Directives on Regulatory Oversight

Provides Clarity on the Regulatory Oversight between the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.

February 28, 2024
Presidential Directive 40 - Tax Incentives Order 2024

Introduced tax incentives for onshore and shallow water non associated gas (NAG) and for deep offshore oil and gas investments.

February 28, 2024
Presidential Directive 41 - Petroleum Sector Cost Reforms 2024

Introduced reforms to reduce contracting costs and shorten project execution timelines.

February 28, 2024
Presidential Directive 42 - Local Content Compliance 2024

Addressed the high-cost premium of operations in Nigeria while promoting genuine local capacity development.

October 1, 2024
Notice of Tax Incentives for Deep Offshore Production, 2024

Introduced fiscal incentives to stimulate investments in deep offshore oil and gas production.

Policy Directives
December 7, 2023
Fiscal Incentives to Enable Clean Cooking and Clean Mobility

Introduces Value Added Tax and Customs Duty Waivers on Liquified Petroleum Gas, Compressed Natural Gas, and Electric Vehicles, and other associated equipment.

October 1, 2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order

Introduces additional VAT waivers for Liquified Natural Gas Equipment and Clean Cooking Technologies.

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