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This study examines Nigeria – United States economic relations from 1999-2018. It was noted that since the Nigeria’s economic relation with United States, the development stride which Nigeria state so desired in the oil sector did not yield any tangible result within the period under study viz opening of new refineries and effective turn around maintenance of the refineries. The specific objectives of this study are: 1. To examine whether Nigeria-United States economic relations has led to opening of new indigenous refineries in Nigeria 2.To determine whether Nigeria–United States economic relations improved the maintenance of refineries in Nigeria within the periods under study 3.To ascertain if Nigeria and United States economic relations had advanced technological transfer in the oil sector industry in Nigeria. The data employed for the study were collected from documentary sources while content analysis was implored for data analysis. The theoretical framework that anchored this study is the Rentier State Theory (RST). After a critical analysis, the following findings were made: 1. it was discovered that Nigeria United States economic relations did not lead to opening of new indigenous refinery 2. The crude oil export to the United States did not improve the maintenance of oil refinery in Nigeria 3. The Nigeria-United States economic relations had not advanced technological transfer in the oil sector industry in Nigeria. In line with the findings the researcher made the following recommendations: 1.That Nigeria government should make a policy that will bring a paradigm shift from net import to net export 2. Nigerian government should make it policy easier as to accommodate and encourage private sector participation in the refining of petroleum products 3. Nigeria government should partner with other countries of the world outside United States that are willing to develop her indigenous technological skills.

Environmental reclamation obligations are statutory mechanisms designed to regulate environmental protection by corporate entities. Bankruptcy laws on the other hand are meant to offer insolvent corporations an opportunity to reorganize their affairs, satisfy creditors claims and make a fresh start. In practice, the application of bankruptcy laws can undermine key environmental reclamation objectives, leading many to ask whether a corporation undergoing restructuring with significant outstanding environmental reclamation obligations should be able to commence bankruptcy proceedings to satisfy creditors’ claims? By employing the doctrinal and comparative research methodologies, this research interrogates that inquiry. It argues that, despite the importance of bankruptcy protection for corporations undergoing financial distress, environmental protection should be paramount. Although sustainable finance (SF) instruments have been deployed by banks to enable creditors to mitigate environmental concerns in their investments, the persistent recurrence of environmental reclamation issues in the oil and gas sector particularly during insolvencies, underscores the need for financial investors to strengthen their investment policies to reflect best practices providing the desired protection for the environment. The research finds that, although SF and environmental, social and governance (ESG) approaches, are commendable, they are insufficient in instilling adequate regulatory impact on the environment compared to judicial control offered by the courts. The thesis concludes that whilst judicial control mechanism is not without concerns, with government’s deliberate financial policy and judicial control to complement SF and ESG efforts, ESG and SF mechanisms can be strengthened to compel greater significant influence on best practices in lending.

Les redevances minières locales constituent à ce jour un enjeu national important dans le contexte de la RDC où les ETD perçoivent directement leurs quotités pour le financement des projets et infrastructures d’intérêts communautaires suivant l’esprit du législateur du Code minier. Pour l’heure, force est de constater que la redevance minière impacte peu sur le développement socio-économique des ETD. En effet, les indicateurs sociaux recueillis dans la Chefferie des Bayeke, dans la Commune rurale de Kambove, dans la Chefferie de Basanga, dans la Commune de Panda et dans la Commune de Shituru renseignent que, dans ces zones, les populations locales ne profitent que peu, sinon pas du tout, des effets d’entrainement du développement. D’où l’intérêt de la présente étude qui tend à rechercher les mécanismes juridiques susceptibles d’impulser une gestion rationnelle de cette redevance pour le développement socio-économiques de ces ETD ENGLISH Local mining royalties constitute to this day an important national issue in the context of the DRC where the ETDs directly receive their quotas for the financing of projects and infrastructures of community interest following the spirit of the legislator of the Mining Code.For the moment, it is clear that mining royalties have little impact on the socio-economic development of ETDs. Indeed, the social indicators collected in the Chiefdom of Bayeke, in the rural commune of Kambove, in the Chiefdom of Basanga, in the commune of Panda and in the commune of Shituru indicate that, in these areas, the local populations only benefit little, if any, developmental ripple effects.Hence the interest of this study which tends to seek the legal mechanisms likely to stimulate rational management of this fee for the socio-economic development of these ETDs.  

This paper examined international arbitration as a tool for resolving investment disputes in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, a critical industry that contributes significantly to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), foreign exchange earnings and government revenues. This sector is marked by high-risk investments and complexity and often faces disputes arising from regulatory changes, fluctuating global prices, environmental concerns and contractual breaches. Arbitration, particularly in cross-border investments, provides a neutral, efficient and flexible mechanism for resolving such disputes. Using a doctrinal research methodology, the study analysed statutes, case law, international treaties, and academic sources. Findings revealed that while arbitration offers benefits such as neutrality and enforceability, there are still some challenges that must be addressed as a matter of urgency. Issues include resistance to enforcement of arbitral awards by Nigerian courts on grounds of national interest, high arbitration costs and biases favouring foreign investors. Nigeria’s legal framework, including the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 and the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, supports arbitration but lacks procedural clarity, leading to delays and inefficiencies. The paper concluded that legal reforms are essential to strengthen arbitration processes, enhance enforcement mechanisms and align Nigeria’s framework with international standards. Such reforms would foster investment stability and improve Nigeria’s attractiveness as an investment destination by reducing legal uncertainties. The paper recommended legislative and judicial improvements in order to achieve these goals.