Nigeria’s energy and natural resources sector is both a backbone of the economy and a source of complex legal challenges. At Sambo Muritala & Co, we provide comprehensive legal services to clients in oil and gas, mining, and power sectors, combining regulatory expertise with activist advocacy for sustainable practices.
In the oil and gas sector, we advise on licensing, production sharing contracts, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance. Our lawyers have represented companies in negotiating agreements with regulatory authorities and partners, ensuring compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). We have also supported host communities in negotiating fair benefits under the Host Community Development Trust framework.

Our mining law practice includes advising clients on mineral rights acquisition, environmental compliance, and community engagement. We have represented small-scale miners in securing licenses and supported communities in enforcing environmental protections against illegal mining activities.
In the power sector, we advise investors and operators on licensing, power purchase agreements, and regulatory compliance with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). We have represented clients in disputes over tariff structures, supply contracts, and regulatory enforcement actions.

Our activist orientation drives us to advocate for environmental sustainability and community rights in resource exploitation. We have initiated legal actions against harmful environmental practices and worked with NGOs to promote renewable energy adoption.

Core services:
• Licensing & regulatory compliance (permits, leases)
• Joint operating & production sharing agreements
• Power purchase, grid & wheeling agreements
• Mining title acquisition & ESG compliance

At Sambo Muritala & Co, we balance technical expertise with a passion for justice, ensuring that Nigeria’s natural resources benefit both investors and communities sustainably.