# Climate Change Act (2021)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: Public Hearing (Expected) — The bill is slated for a public hearing to gather stakeholder input before final passage.
- **2026-03-05**: Roundtable & Briefing — Hon. Sesi Whingan briefs journalists after a technical roundtable with stakeholders in Abuja.
- **2026-03-01**: Legislative Introduction — The National Decarbonisation Bill is introduced to the House of Representatives.
- **2021-11-01**: Climate Change Act — Nigeria enacts the Climate Change Act, providing the first legal framework for climate action.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Nigeria Advances National Decarbonisation Bill to Codify Energy Transition
2026-03-06 00:37:03 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Nigerian House of Representatives is fast-tracking the National Decarbonisation Bill to provide a robust legal framework for the country's transition to a low-carbon economy. The legislation aims to harmonize existing climate policies and empower the National Council on Climate Change to oversee mandatory emission reductions across key economic sectors.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/nigeria-national-decarbonisation-bill-legislative-progress

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