Transparency through Validation
NEITI validates extractive industry data to ensure accuracy, promotes stakeholder engagement, and assesses the outcomes and impact of transparency initiatives.
Validation Pillars
Transparency
Transparency documents and reports ensure open disclosure of extractive industry data, governance structures, and legal frameworks.
NEITI 6th National Stakeholders Working Group - Governing Structure
Governing structure documentation for the 6th National Stakeholders Working Group.
NEITI Handbook (2024 Edition)
Comprehensive handbook detailing NEITI principles, mandates and procedures.
NEITI Handbook (2013 Edition)
Original NEITI handbook from 2013.
NEITI Act 2007
The NEITI Act establishing the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
Appendix 18 Scoping Report 2022-2023
Appendix document for 2026 Validation: Scoping report (2022-2023).
C1 (Mining) - Module Overview of Extractives sector
Module overview for 2026 Validation: Extractives sector (Mining).
C1 (Oil and Gas) - Module Overview of extractives sector
Module overview for 2026 Validation: Extractives sector (Oil and Gas).
C2 (Mining) - Module on licenses, contracts and ownership
Module on licensing, contracts and ownership for 2026 Validation (Mining).
C2 (Oil and Gas) - Module on Licenses, Contracts and Ownership
Module on licensing, contracts and ownership for 2026 Validation (Oil and Gas).
C3 (Mining) - Module on State participation Not Applicable to the Solid Minerals Sector
Module on state participation for 2026 Validation (Mining/solid minerals context).
C3 (Oil and Gas) - Module on State participation_Validation template_2023 Standard_Component transparency
Module on state participation transparency component for 2026 Validation (Oil and Gas).
C4 (Mining) - Module on Revenue collection and Data quality
Module on revenue collection and data quality for 2026 Validation (Mining).
C4 (Oil and Gas) - Module on Revenue collection and data quality
Module on revenue collection and data quality for 2026 Validation (Oil and Gas).
C5 (Mining) - Module Revenue management and subnational contributions
Module on revenue management and subnational contributions for 2026 Validation (Mining).
C5 (Oil and Gas) - Module Revenue management and subnational contributions
Module on revenue management and subnational contributions for 2026 Validation (Oil and Gas).
C6 (Mining) - Module on Social and environmental impacts
Module on social and environmental impacts for 2026 Validation (Mining).
C6 (Oil and Gas) - Module on Social and environmental impacts
Module on social and environmental impacts for 2026 Validation (Oil and Gas).
FOI BO request
Freedom of Information request (BO) for 2026 Validation.
FOI SOE Production data request
Freedom of Information request (SOE Production data) for 2026 Validation.
NSWG Diagnostic Review Framework (AutoRecovered)
NSWG diagnostic review framework document for 2026 Validation.
NSWG Review - BO
Transparency document from the 2026 Validation pillar: NSWG Review - BO.
NSWG Review - CT
Transparency document from the 2026 Validation pillar: NSWG Review - CT.
LICENSING, LEASING AND CONTRACTS IN THE JDZ
Transparency document from the 2026 Validation pillar: Licensing, leasing and contracts in the JDZ.
Transparency
Ensuring open disclosure of extractive industry data, governance structures, and legal frameworks that support accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement
Documenting collaboration with companies, civil society, and government agencies to strengthen transparency outcomes.
Outcomes and Impact
Measuring the effectiveness of NEITI programs and tracking implementation of recommendations.
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