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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Merchant Shipping (Marine Boards) Regulations 2010

Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria

This document provides regulations for the summoning of a marine board. It emphasizes that when any investigation has been ordered, the minister shall summon the board by summons as in form I in the schedule...

Nigeria • 2010 • Transportation

Merchant Shipping (Musters) Rules 2010

Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria

These rules apply to Nigerian and other ships while they are within any port in Nigeria provided that these rules shall not apply to a ship because of it being within a port in Nigeria...

Nigeria • 2010 • Transportation

Merchant Shipping (Pilot Ladders) Rules

Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria

These rules apply to Nigerian and other ships of any other nationality while they are within any port in Nigeria for reasons unconnected with the stress of weather or any other circumstance that the owner...

Nigeria • 2010 • Transportation

Merchant Shipping (Timber Cargo) Rules

Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria

These rules apply to all ships carrying timber deck cargo. Part II of this document contains additional rules that apply to steamers marked with timber load lines when loaded beyond the maximum depth to which...

Nigeria • 2010 • Transportation

Merchant Shipping (Tonnage) Regulations 2010

Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria

Where necessary, the measure of the tonnage of a ship in Nigeria shall be ascertained under these regulations. Its application for registration of a ship in Nigeria shall be made by the owner to the...

Nigeria • 2010 • Transportation

Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations 2010

Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria

These regulations apply to all Nigeria sea-going ships except fishing boats and pleasure yachts. Regulation 3 provides that every person to order a ship to which these regulations apply constructed shall create, during construction, a...

Nigeria • 2010 • Transportation

The 2011-2013 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper

Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria

The Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) is a strategic plan that highlights the government’s socio-economic and development objectives and priorities from 2011 to 2013. It also explains the plans to achieve...

Nigeria • 2010 • Economy

National Policy on Infant and Young Child Feeding In Nigeria

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

The overall goal of the national policy on infant and young child feeding in Nigeria is to ensure the optimal growth, protection and development of the Nigerian child from birth to the first five years...

Nigeria • 2010 • Health

Cross River State Forestry Commission Law 2010 (No. 3 of 2010).

Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria

This is a law to make provisions for the establishment of the State Forestry Commission; and to provide sustainable management of the forest and wildlife resources, preservation and protection of the ecosystem in Cross River...

Nigeria • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Employee's Compensation Act, 2010 Explanatory Memorandum

Ministry of Labour, Nigeria

This Act repeals the Workmen’s Compensation Act Cap. W6 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and makes comprehensive provisions for payment of compensation to employees who suffer from occupational diseases or sustain injuries arising...

Nigeria • 2010 • Labour

Imo State Public Procurement Law

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

A Law to establish the state council on public procurement, bureau of public procurement, price intelligence and related matters.

Nigeria • 2010 • Justice

Regulation on Investment of Pension Fund Assets

Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria

This regulation covers institutional framework; authorized markets for trading; quality of financial assets; conflict resolution; investment limits and performance benchmark; authorized and unauthorized investment and voting rights.

Nigeria • 2010 • Finance

National Policy on Infant and Young Feeding in Nigeria

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

This policy outlines the strategy to ensure optimal growth, protection and development of the Nigerian child from birth to the first five years of life. It explains the process of exclusive breastfeeding for the first...

Nigeria • 2010 • Health

Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations: General Inspector Handbook

Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria

The document specifies the mandatory requirements, functions and procedures for inspectors in surveillance, audit, regulation and enforcement duties. The manual covers 4 key areas: personnel licensing, aeromedical, operations and airworthiness.

Nigeria • 2010 • Transportation

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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