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VOL. 11, ISSUE 11 (2025)
Regulating carbon emissions technologies in Nigeria: A critical examination of intellectual property rights and access to clean energy
Authors
Zahradeen A Ahmad, Aisha B Ahmad
Abstract
This paper critically
examines the relationship between intellectual property rights (IPRs) and
access to carbon emission technologies in Nigeria, focusing on how legal and
institutional frameworks influence the nation’s transition to clean energy. It
explores the challenges posed by the exclusive nature of IPRs in facilitating
technology transfer and innovation within Nigeria’s climate policy context. The
paper highlights key policy instruments such as the Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDCs) and the Energy Transition Plan (ETP) and evaluates their
effectiveness in promoting renewable energy adoption. Findings reveal that weak
enforcement mechanisms, inadequate institutional coordination, and limited
access to patented clean technologies hinder progress. The study recommends
stronger policy integration, use of TRIPS flexibilities, and enhanced
public-private partnerships to ensure equitable access to green innovations and
accelerate Nigeria’s sustainable energy transformation.
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Pages:45-49
How to cite this article:
Zahradeen A Ahmad, Aisha B Ahmad "Regulating carbon emissions technologies in Nigeria: A critical examination of intellectual property rights and access to clean energy". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 11, 2025, Pages 45-49
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