Day: 12 July 2026

Oil-Producing States Challenge PIA Revenue Deductions, Seek Constitutional Interpretation as Court Encourages Settlement Eight oil-producing states have taken the Federal Government to court over controversial provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, arguing that the law unlawfully reduces their constitutionally guaranteed revenue from crude oil and gas production.

Eight oil-producing states have taken the Federal Government to court over controversial provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, arguing that the law unlawfully reduces their constitutionally guaranteed revenue from crude oil and gas production.

Oil-Producing States Challenge PIA Revenue Deductions, Seek Constitutional Interpretation as Court Encourages Settlement

The Street Reporters Newspaper July 12, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Eight oil-producing states have taken the Federal Government to court over controversial provisions of...