Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Corporate Accountability and Environmental Compliance in Nigerian Legal Frameworks

Chinenye Obiora, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18838348
Published: June 10, 2006

Abstract

Nigeria’s environmental laws are designed to regulate corporate activities but enforcement remains inadequate. A qualitative review of existing Nigerian legal documents related to environmental law and corporate accountability. Corporate entities often operate with limited oversight, particularly regarding stringent environmental standards. There is a need for more robust enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Introduce mandatory environmental audits by corporations, enhance penalties for non-compliance, and strengthen enforcement agencies' capabilities.

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Chinenye Obiora (2006). Corporate Accountability and Environmental Compliance in Nigerian Legal Frameworks. African Human Rights Law Review (Law/Social/Political crossover), Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18838348

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Geographic Terms: Nigerian Methodological Terms: Qualitative Theoretical Terms: Enforcement Accountability Compliance Regulation

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