Nigerian Court Voids Lawmakers’ N72.6bn Compensation Order Against Seplat

Africa · Western Key Facts —The ruling. A Federal High Court in Lagos voided a House of Representatives directive ordering Seplat Energy to pay N72.6 billion ($47.2 million) in compensation. —The legal principle. The court held that the National Assembly cannot adjudicate civil liability or award damages; that power be

By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside a directive by the House of Representatives Committee ordering Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, SEPNU, to pay N72.624 billion as compensation to communities over alleged oil spill incidents, holding that the National Assembly exceeded its constitut