Nigeria's energy policy:Inferences,analysis and legal ethics toward RE development
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The study critically assessed the various policy issues of sustainable energy development in Nigeria.The
basic focus was to discuss and analyze some of the laws of the federationasit relates to the development
of Renewable Energy in Nigeria.It surveyed the nation's energy policy statement and the vision20:2020
of the federal government.The Renewable Energy Master Plan developed by the joint efforts of the
Energy Commission of Nigeria and United Nations Development Programs were also appraised.The level
of development and the index of renewable energy production as stated by the policy statement,the
vision 20:2020 and the Renewable Energy Master Plan were highlighted.The study found some policy
challenges which include weak government motivation,lack of economic incentives,multiple taxations,
non-existent favorable customs and excise duty act to promote renewable energy technologies.Further
to this,some legal reforms which mayaid the promotion of renewable energy development in Nigeria
and also make robust the nation's energy policy were proposed.Some of the laws that require
amendment topromoterenewableenergyincludethelanduseact,environmentalimpactassessment
decree andtheinvestmentlawsofthefederationofNigeria
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H Social Sciences (General), K Law (General), TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery