The Petroleum Industry Bill: Matters Arising – Olumide Esan
Olumide Esan, Partner & Energy Tax Leader, Africa, Deloitte, discusses the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and matters arising.
Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract Act (DOIBPSCA), 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2019 receives Presidential assent
As anticipated in our tax alert of 21 October 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin (Production Sharing Contract) Act (DOIBPSCA), 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (the Bill) into an Act on Monday 4 November 2019.
Ease of doing business: The implications of Lekoil v. Ministry of Petroleum Resources
The Federal High Court, recently ruled that an indigenous oil exploration company could not deem the consent of the Minister of Petroleum Resources (the Consent) granted on default as recommended by the Executive Order One (EO1) signed in May 2017 by the Presidency.
Nigerian Senate passes a bill for amendment of the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract Act, 2004
The Nigerian Senate recently passed the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (the Bill).
The Bill which will amend the provisions of the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract Act 2004 (DOIBPSCA or the Act), when passed by the House of Representatives, and after the President’s assent, aims to shore up Nigeria’s revenue earnings.
Analysis of the Federal Government’s 2020 Budget Proposal
On Tuesday, 8 October 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari presented the proposed 2020 budget of the Federal Government of Nigeria to the joint session of the National Assembly (NASS), wherein he also itemised the policy thrust of FGN.
TAT’s judgement on employer’s obligation to remit tax on voluntary pension contribution withdrawals
The key issue for determination, amongst others, was whether the Appellant is obliged to deduct and remit pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) taxes on the voluntary pension contribution (VPC) withdrawals made by its employees before the timeline stipulated in the Pension Reform Act, 2014 (PRA).
Africa Oil & Gas State of Play
The African continent continues to boast a vast array of potential opportunities, particularly in the oil and gas (O&G) sector. The sector has historically been a primary driver of economic growth and is once again attracting investor interest as international energy prices recover. Africa’s proven oil and gas reserves account for 7.5% and 7.1% of global reserves respectively.
Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP): An assessment of the journey so far
The Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) is a medium term all-round developmental initiative focused on restoring growth, investing in people and building a globally competitive economy. The ERGP was launched in April 2017. Precisely one year after its implementation, we examine the performance of the Plan in line with set execution principles in the table below.
CBN introduces special foreign exchange window for investors and exporters
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on 21 April 2017 announced that it has set up a special foreign exchange window for investors, exporters and end users. The announcement was made via a Circular referenced FMD/DIR/CIR/GEN/08/007.
Implications of Nigeria’s Draft Petroleum Fiscal Policy
As part of efforts towards reforming the oil and gas industry, the Ministry of Petroleum Resources (MPR) recently released the Draft National Petroleum Fiscal Policy.