Joint Operation Contract Template for Nigeria

1. Local Content Requirements: Specific section for compliance with Nigerian local content laws, particularly relevant for oil and gas operations

2. Environmental Protection: Detailed environmental obligations when the operation has significant environmental impact

3. Health and Safety: Specific health and safety requirements for high-risk operations

4. Insurance: Detailed insurance requirements for high-risk operations

5. Anti-corruption Compliance: Detailed anti-corruption provisions for operations involving government contracts or high-risk sectors

6. Intellectual Property: IP rights and obligations when the joint operation involves technology or knowledge sharing

7. Competition Law Compliance: Specific provisions when the joint operation might raise competition law concerns

8. Security: Security arrangements for operations in high-risk areas

9. Training and Technology Transfer: Provisions for technical knowledge transfer and local staff training

1. Schedule 1 - Participating Interests: Detailed breakdown of each party's participating interests and contributions

2. Schedule 2 - Operating Area: Maps and coordinates of the operation area

3. Schedule 3 - Accounting Procedure: Detailed accounting procedures and cost allocation methods

4. Schedule 4 - Banking and Financial Procedures: Procedures for joint account management and financial transactions

5. Schedule 5 - HSE Standards: Detailed health, safety, and environmental standards

6. Schedule 6 - Initial Work Program and Budget: First-year work program and budget details

7. Appendix A - Form of Assignment: Template for transferring participating interests

8. Appendix B - Security Requirements: Detailed security procedures and requirements

9. Appendix C - Local Content Plan: Detailed plan for meeting local content requirements

10. Appendix D - Technical Specifications: Technical requirements and specifications for the operations