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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Independent National Electoral Commission Guidelines for Political Rallies and Campaigns by Political Parties, Candidates, Aspirants and their Supporters

Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) procures goods and services through competitive tenders in accordance with the due process policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria. This manual therefore defines the policies and procedures for...

Nigeria • 2014 • Democracy and Governance

Independent National Electoral Commission Gender Policy

Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria

These guidelines are provided to ensure that election observation duties are carried out in accordance with the law and best practices. They reflect the standards of Nigeria’s Electoral Act as well as the minimum standards...

Nigeria • 2014 • Democracy and Governance

Court of Appeal (Fast Track) Practice Directions 2014

Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria

This document was designed to provide guidance to the registration of persons qualified to vote and to prepare, maintain and revise the register of voters. Part of this guidance document provides for the general registration...

Nigeria • 2014 • Democracy and Governance

National Policy on Food Safety and Its Implementation Strategy

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

This National Policy on Food Safety And Implementation Strategy (NPFSIS) is developed to meet the needs of the country in adopting and implementing a modern and effective national food safety system. It is outlined in...

Nigeria • 2014 • Health

National Guideline for The Control and Management of Sickle Cell Disease

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

This policy document highlights the process to ensure that the health sector provides uniformity and standardized procedure in the control and management of Sickle Cell Disease in all health facilities across Nigeria. Furthermore, this guideline...

Nigeria • 2014 • Health

National Policy on Food Safety and Its Implementation Strategy

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

This policy document focuses on building the capacity of both public and private sectors to strengthen the activities of the Food Safety Control Agencies. It also highlights the steps to build capabilities of stakeholders in...

Nigeria • 2014 • Health

Health Sector Component of National Food and Nutrition Policy

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

This strategy identifies a set of priority areas that are key to improving nutritional status in Nigeria ranging from Maternal nutrition, Infant and young child feeding, Management of severe acute to Diet-related non-communicable diseases and...

Nigeria • 2014 • Health

National Policy on Labour Migration

Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Nigeria

This policy is to promote the better management of migration in Nigeria, to encourage social and economic development through migration and to uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

Nigeria • 2014 • Labour

Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan, 2014

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria

This document highlights the government’s strategic plan for the growth and development of the automotive industry in Nigeria. The strategy encompasses industrial infrastructure, skills development, standards, investment promotion and vehicle purchase scheme.

Nigeria • 2014 • Trade, Industry and Investment

National Malaria Policy

Health, Nigeria

The goal of this policy is to have a malaria-free Nigeria. The strategy adopted by this policy includes increased private sector participation, promoting innovative malaria intervention, increased government budgeting for malaria intervention, and behavioural change...

Nigeria • 2014 • Health

Renewable Energy Efficiency Policy (Draft), 2014

Energy and Natural Resources, Nigeria

The aim of this policy includes the diversification of the country’s energy sources, development of the country’s renewable energy potential, ensuring an affordable and reliable supply of sustainable energy, the promotion of energy supply to...

Nigeria • 2014 • Energy

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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