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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NAFDAC Milk And Dairy Products Regulations 2019

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

These regulations apply to all milk and dairy products manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold distributed or used in Nigeria. It emphasizes that no milk or dairy products shall be manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold or...

Nigeria • 2019 • Health

NAFDAC Soft Drinks Regulations 2019

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria

The provisions of these regulations shall apply to all soft drinks that are manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold, distributed or used in Nigeria. This document emphasizes that no person shall manufacture, import, export, distribute, advertise,...

Nigeria • 2019 • Trade, Industry and Investment

NAFDAC Food Additives Regulations 2019

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

These regulations shall apply to the labelling of food additives sold as such whether by retail or other than by retail, including sales to caterers and food manufacturers. The regulations also apply to food processing...

Nigeria • 2019 • Health

Nigeria Humanitarian Response Plan 2019–2021

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

The overall objective of this plan is to achieve household food security. The FAO partnered with Nigeria Government to provide emergency food assistance to vulnerable households; foster the resilience of crisis-affected communities through improved agricultural...

Nigeria • 2019 • Health

Finance Bill, 2019

Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria

This bill proposes major fiscal reforms to promote fiscal equity by mitigating instances of regressive taxation; reforming domestic tax laws; introducing tax incentives for investments in infrastructure and the capital market; supporting small businesses in...

Nigeria • 2019 • Finance

Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

This Act repeals the Prison Act Cap. P29 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and enacts the Nigerian Correctional Service Act to address new issues that are not covered under the repealed Act and...

Nigeria • 2019 • Democracy and Governance

Finance Act, 2019

Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria

This Act enacted by the National Assembly amends the various Acts related to financial matters in Nigeria such as company income tax, personal income tax, fiscal responsibility and stamp duties.

Nigeria • 2019 • Finance

Oil Block Allocations to Companies Regulations, 2019.

Energy and Natural Resources, Nigeria

These regulations provide the framework for participation in the federal government oil blocks and apply to oil prospecting licenses and oil mining leases.

Nigeria • 2019 • Energy

Nigerian Communications (Enforcement Process, etc.) Regulations, 2019

Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria

These regulations cover the processes and procedures for exercising monitoring and enforcement powers; consumer affairs and technical regulation; administrative fines; and procedures for revocation of license.

Nigeria • 2019 • Information, Communication and Technology

Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations, 2019

Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria

These regulations provide the legal and regulatory framework for lawful interception of communication, collection and disclosure of intercepted communication in Nigeria.

Nigeria • 2019 • Information, Communication and Technology

Licensing Regulation, 2019

Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria

These regulations provide the legal and regulatory framework for effective and efficient licensing processes and procedures in the communication industry and the operation of communication facilities, systems and services in Nigeria.

Nigeria • 2019 • Information, Communication and Technology

National Health Promotion Policy, 2019

Health, Nigeria

The goal of this policy is to ensure health programmes are led by qualified health promotion specialists and experts for the effectiveness of health promotion intervention in Nigeria. The policy adopts the following principles: government...

Nigeria • 2019 • Health

National Boarder Management Strategy: 2019-2023

Nigeria, Nigeria Immigration Service

This document highlights the strategic plan of the government to promote national security, social harmony, economic development, international partnership and the protection of human rights of migrants and the vulnerable.

Nigeria • 2019 • Democracy and Governance

National Security Strategy

Defence, Nigeria

This document highlights the government’s national security objectives including protecting Nigeria’s people and territory, promoting Nigeria’s prosperity and sustainable development, promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence and promoting Nigeria’s regional and international interest.

Nigeria • 2019 • Defence and Security

Infrastructure Fund Investment Policy Statement

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria

This policy provides a framework for the management of Nigeria’s Infrastructure Fund, outlining the guideline for executive management as well as the objectives, risk tolerance and constraints of the fund.

Nigeria • 2019 • Trade, Industry and Investment

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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