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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Guidelines For The Management of Pain In Nigeria

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

This Guidelines for Pain Management in Nigeria guides healthcare practitioners and caregivers in their management of pain in patients requiring pain relief. It shares information on methods and practical steps of assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, and...

Nigeria • 2018 • Health

Presidential Executive Order (For Planning and Execution of Projects, Promotion of Nigerian Content in Contracts, Science, Engineering and Technology) of 2018

Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria

This order recognizes the vital role of science, technology and innovation in national economic development. Therefore, it aims to harness domestic talents and develop indigenous capacity in science and engineering for the promotion of technological...

Nigeria • 2018 • Information, Communication and Technology

Federal Capital Territory 2018 Statutory Appropriation Act

Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria

This is an Act to authorize the issue of funds from the Federal Capital Territory Administrative Statutory account the total sum of N271,532,518,887 only, for the financial year commencing from 1st January and ending on...

Nigeria • 2018 • Finance

Plateau State Public Procurement Law, 2018

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

The provisions of this Law apply to all procurements of goods, works and services carried out by the state government, local government councils and all procuring entities in the state.

Nigeria • 2018 • Justice

Zamfara State Public Procurement Law 2020

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

This law establishes the Bureau, the State Council on Public Procurement to harmonize existing government policies and practices in public procurement; ensure accountability and transparency in the procurement process; establish fair pricing standards and benchmarks;...

Nigeria • 2018 • Justice

Factories Act, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations, 2018

Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Nigeria

These regulations make provision for the safety of workers involved in the manufacture, fabrication, installation and use of boilers and pressure vessels to ensure the safety of workers in the workplace.

Nigeria • 2018 • Labour

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018.

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

The objective of this Act is to promote a competitive market in the Nigerian economy, promote efficiency, protect and promote the interest of consumers, and prevent unfair business practices which distorts competition or harm the...

Nigeria • 2018 • Justice

ECOWAS Investment Policy

ECOWAS, Nigeria

The goal of this policy is to harmonize the legal, regulatory and institutional framework of member states to foster economic growth and integration in the region. Strategic actions include liberalization of trade and investment in...

Nigeria • 2018 • Trade, Industry and Investment

ECOWAS Common Investment Code

ECOWAS, Nigeria

The purpose of this code is to harmonize the legal and institutional framework for all investment activities in the region thereby fostering investment, sustainable development, attracting foreign direct investment, and promoting trade and investment relations...

Nigeria • 2018 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Open Data Policy

Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nigeria

This policy aims to ensure proper communication of government information to the public, foster data-driven governance in Nigeria and promote the growth of the ICT sector in Nigeria.

Nigeria • 2018 • Information, Communication and Technology

Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill, 2018

Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nigeria

This Act ensures the inclusion and integration of persons with disabilities into society and the establishment of a National Commission to protect their education, care, social, economic and civil rights.

Nigeria • 2018 • Gender and Human Rights

Flare Gas (Prevention of Waste and Pollution) Regulation, 2018

Energy and Natural Resources, Nigeria

The objectives of this regulation are: for the protection of the environment; the prevention of waste of natural resources; reduction of the social and environmental impact of gas flaring; and the creation of economic opportunities...

Nigeria • 2018 • Energy

National Energy Policy

Energy and Natural Resources, Nigeria

This policy is formulated toward ensuring the development of the nation’s energy resources, to increase the contribution of energy products to the national income, to promote efficiency, and cost-effective energy consumption, energy conservation, carbon management,...

Nigeria • 2018 • Energy

Second National Strategic Health Development Plan: 2018-2022

Health, Nigeria

This document outlines the framework for the development of the health sector for the period 2018 to 2022. The strategy is focused on mobilizing resources for the health sector and collaboration and coordination between stakeholders...

Nigeria • 2018 • Health

Future Generations Fund Investment Policy Statement

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria

This policy provides a framework for the management of Future Generation Fund, outlining the guideline for executive management as well as the objectives, risk tolerance and constraints of the fund.

Nigeria • 2018 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Stabilisation Fund Investment Policy Statement

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria

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

Nigeria • 2018 • 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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