# Climate Change Act (2021)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: Public Hearing — Expected window for the bill to move to the public hearing stage for broader input.
- **2026-03-05**: Stakeholder Roundtable — Hon. Sesi Whingan hosts a technical roundtable with stakeholders in Abuja to discuss the bill.
- **2026-02-15**: Legislative Progress — The National Decarbonisation Bill clears first and second readings in the House of Representatives.
- **2021-11-01**: Climate Change Act — Nigeria enacts the Climate Change Act, establishing the legal basis for climate action.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Nigeria Advances National Decarbonisation Bill to Codify Climate Transition
2026-03-06 00:36:16 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

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

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