Climate Change Act (2021)

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Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

  1. Public Hearing (Expected)

    The bill is slated for a public hearing to gather stakeholder input before final passage.

  2. Roundtable & Briefing

    Hon. Sesi Whingan briefs journalists after a technical roundtable with stakeholders in Abuja.

  3. Legislative Introduction

    The National Decarbonisation Bill is introduced to the House of Representatives.

  4. Climate Change Act

    Nigeria enacts the Climate Change Act, providing the first legal framework for climate action.

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Nigeria Advances National Decarbonisation Bill to Codify Energy Transition

The Nigerian House of Representatives is fast-tracking the National Decarbonisation Bill to provide a robust legal framework for the country's transition to a low-carbon economy. The legislation aims to harmonize existing climate policies and empower the National Council on Climate Change to oversee mandatory emission reductions across key economic sectors.

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