Nigeria

Currency: Naira (NGN)

Timezone: West Africa Time (UTC+1)

Nigeria is situated in West Africa where it shares its land border in the west with the Republic of Benin, in the east with Chad and Cameroon, and in the north with Niger—popularly referred to as the “Giant of Africa” due to its resources and population. The country is the most populous in Africa, with a population estimated to be over 207 million. The country has a very diverse ethnic group with over 100 languages. However, the major languages spoken in the country are Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo, with English regarded as the official language in the country. The climate of the country varies widely with equatorial south, tropical in the middle, and arid in the north, while the landscape consists of southern lowlands, plateaus, and hills in the north and mountains in the southeast.

The country adopts a federal presidential republic system of government comprising 36 states and Abuja the Federal Capital. The economy is heavily reliant on Petroleum and Petroleum Products as its main source of foreign exchange earnings and accounts for over 70 percent of government revenue. The challenges facing the country include erratic power supply, lack of infrastructure, terrorist insurgence, kidnapping, banditry, clashes between farmers and herders, pervasive corruption, internet fraud, and police brutality.

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Wages Boards and Industrial Council Act, 1973

Ministry of Labour and Employment, Nigeria

This is an Act to create a National Wages Board and Area Minimum Wages Committee for States and Joint Industrial Councils for key industries in Nigeria.

Nigeria • 1973 • Labour

West African Examinations Council Act, 1973

Ministry of Education, Nigeria

This is an Act to replace the previous legislation on the establishment of the West African Examinations Council in Nigeria and for the reconstitution of the Council including the various penalties relating to examination misconduct...

Nigeria • 1973 • Education

Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry Act

Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria

This is an Act to establish the Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry to provide capital for medium and long-term investments to indigenous bodies and persons engaged in industry and commerce.

Nigeria • 1973 • Finance

Prisons Act

Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

This is an Act to make comprehensive provisions for the administration of prisons in Nigeria and other matters ancillary thereto. The subsidiary legislation under this Act includes Prisons (Appellants) Regulations, Prisons (Kafanchan Prison) Order, Prisons...

Nigeria • 1972 • Justice

National Electric Power Authority Act

Nigeria, Power Holding Company of Nigeria

This is an Act to establish the National Electric Power Authority to develop and maintain an efficient, coordinated and economical electric supply system for all parts of the federation.

Nigeria • 1972 • Energy

Federal Savings Bank Act, 1972

Ministry of Finance, Nigeria

This Act outlines the provisions for the establishment of the Federal Savings Bank to provide a ready means for the deposit of savings and encourage savings in Nigeria. The Act specifies the functions of the...

Nigeria • 1972 • Finance

Nigerian Mining Corporation Act, 1972

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, Nigeria

This Act makes provision for the establishment of the Nigerian Mining Corporation to oversee activities related to the mining and refining minerals of various kinds occurring in Nigeria apart from coal and petroleum and for...

Nigeria • 1972 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Petroleum Training Institute Act, 1972

Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria

This is an Act to set up the Petroleum Training Institute to provide courses of instruction, training and research in petroleum technology and produce technicians and other skilled personnel for the Nigerian petroleum industry.

Nigeria • 1972 • Energy

Prisons Act, 1972

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

This Act specifies the necessary provisions for the management and administration of prisons in Nigeria and other matters ancillary matters such as removal of prisoners, discharge of prisoners, and the legal custody of prisoners.

Nigeria • 1972 • Justice

Professional Bodies Act, 1972

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, Nigeria

This is an Act empowering the Federal Government of Nigeria to permit the practice of the professions listed out in the Schedule in Nigeria by non-Nigerians and to give the President the power to lay...

Nigeria • 1972 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Federal Highways Act, 1971

Ministry of Transport, Nigeria

This Act empowers the Minister of Works and Housing to manage, direct and control all Federal highways in Nigeria as well as the construction, maintenance, and supervision of all Federal highways. The Act also highlights...

Nigeria • 1971 • Transportation

Currency Conversion (Freezing Orders) Act, 1971

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, Nigeria

This is an Act permitting the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor to order the stoppage of any account of any person in circumstances where there are payment irregularities in currency conversion exercise.

Nigeria • 1971 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act, 1971

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, Nigeria

This is an Act repealing and re-enacting changes to the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act. The Act outlines the various tax relief for key industries granted by the Nigerian government and for other related...

Nigeria • 1971 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Labour Act, 1971

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, Nigeria

This is an Act repealing the Labour Code Act and enacting the Labour Act to consolidate the law relating to labour in Nigeria such as the protection of wages, contract of employees, condition of employment...

Nigeria • 1971 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Decimal Currency Act, 1971

Ministry of Finance, Nigeria

This is an Act establishing the use of decimal currency in Nigeria. The decimal currency will be Kobo and one Naira will be the equivalent of 100 Kobo.

Nigeria • 1971 • Finance

Armed Forces Comfort Fund Act

Ministry of Defence, Nigeria

This is an Act to establish the Armed Forces Comfort Fund primarily for the provisions of comfort and relief to the members of the Armed Forces.

Nigeria • 1971 • Defence and Security

June 9, 2022

Political Parties, Presidential Candidates and the Electoral Act 2022 

The Electoral Act 2022 seeks to update and standardize Nigeria’s elections. The introduction of technological changes such as an electronic database of registered voters and an electronic transmission system of votes is a welcome improvement. Restricting political appointees' involvement in the election process is also a step in the right direction. However, there is a fundamental issue with the new act — its endorsement of the indirect primary process.

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