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PIA: Court Bars NUPRC From Reviewing Gazetted Coastal Communities
A Federal High Court in Warri has ruled that the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission cannot review the gazetted coastal communities. The court stated that only the National Boundary Commission has the authority to delineate these littoral host communities.
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May 9, 2026 · 03:15 · 5 min read
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A Federal High Court in Warri has ruled that the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission cannot review the gazetted coastal communities. The court stated that only the National Boundary Commission has the authority to delineate these littoral host communities.
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The court's decision reinforces the jurisdiction of the National Boundary Commission over the delineation of coastal communities, potentially impacting the governance and management of these areas under the Petroleum Industry Act.