Laws of the Federation
Acts of the National Assembly, in force and repealed.
725 Acts · 133 free to read in full
37 Acts
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi ActFREEAn Act to establish the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi and for matters connected therewith.
- Acts Authentication ActFREEAn Act to make provision for the authentication and recording of Acts of National Assembly
- Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015FREESections: Purpose · Application · Arrest generally · Mode of arrest · No unnecessary restraint · Notification of cause of arrest and rights of suspect
- Administration of Justice Commission ActFREEAn Act to establish the Administration of Justice Commission with responsibility, among other things, for the general supervision of the administration of justice.
- Administrative Staff College of Nigeria ActFREEAn Act to provide for the establishment and objects of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria and the management of the College.
- Admiralty Jurisdiction ActFREEAn Act to provide for the extent of the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court in admiralty matters and other matters connected therewith.
- Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006FREEAn Act to Prohibit and punish certain offences pertaining to Advance Fee Fraud and other fraud related offences and to repeal other Acts related therewith.
- Advertising Practitioners (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2016FREEAn Act to amend the Advertisement Practitioners (Registration, Etc.) Act Cap. A7, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to increase the prescribed penalties and transfer appellate jurisdiction from the Court of Appeal to the High Court in a matter under the Act;
- Advertising Practitioners (Registration, Etc.) ActFREEAn Act to establish a council for advertising practitioners and to make provisions for the control of the practice of the profession of advertising.
- Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Act, 2022FREEThere is established the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Council”). (2) The Council shall – (a) be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name; (b) acquire, hold, mortgage, purchase and deal wit
- Advisory Council on Religious Affairs ActFREEAn Act to provide for the establishment of an Advisory Council on Religious Affairs charged with responsibility for fostering religious harmony in the Country.
- African Charter On Human and Peoples' Rights [Ratification and Enforcement] ActFREEAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights made in Banjul on the
- Agricultural (Control of Importation) ActFREEAn Act to make provisions for regulating the importation of articles for the purpose of controlling plant diseases and pests.
- Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute ActFREEAn Act to establish a training organisation known as the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute to provide, among other things, detailed identification of management training needs in agricultural and rural development organisations throughout Nigeria, and to develop and implement trai
- Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund ActFREEAn Act to establish an Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund into which shall be subscribed a certain sum to provide guarantees for loans granted for agricultural purposes by any bank.
- Agricultural Research Council Of Nigeria ActFREEAn Act to establish the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria and to provide for the establishment of research institutes by the Council.
- Ahmadu Bello University (Transitional Provisions) ActFREEAn Act to effect a take-over of the Ahmadu Bello University by the Federal Government and establish a Provisional Council as an interim governing body of the University and for purposes connected herewith.
- Allocation of Revenue (Abolition of Dichotomy In The Application of The Principle of Derivation) ActFREEAbrogation of the Onshore and Offshore Dichotomy. 2. Short title. 1. Abrogation of the Onshore and Offshore Dichotomy (1) As from a commencement of this Act, the two hundred meter water depth Isobaths contiguous to a State of the Federation shall be deemed to be a part of that State for the purposes
- Allocation of Revenue (Federation Account, Etc.) ActFREEAn Act to prescribe the basis for distribution of revenue accruing to the Federation Account between the Federal and State Governments and the Local Government Councils in the States;
- Anatomy ActFREEAn Act to regulate Schools of Anatomy.
- Animal Diseases (Control) ActFREEAn Act to provide for the control and prevention of animal diseases, with the object of preventing the introduction and spread of infectious and contagious diseases among animals, hatcheries and poultries in Nigeria.
- Anti-Torture Act 2017FREEAn Act to penalise the acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and prescribe penalties for such acts and for related matters.
- Appropriation Act, 2022 (as Amended)FREESections: 2. Release of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund · Virement · Corrigendum · Excess revenue · Authorisation · Information of funds releases
- Arbitration and Conciliation ActFREEAn Act to provide a unified legal frame work for the fair and efficient settlement of commercial disputes by arbitration and conciliation;
- Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023FREEThe objective of this Part is to promote fair resolution of disputes by an impartial tribunal without unnecessary delay or expense. (2) Parties to a dispute are at liberty to decide the means by which their disputes may be resolved, provided they adhere to measures that are necessary to promote peac
- Architects (Registration, Etc.) ActFREEAn Act to provide for the registration of the profession of architects by the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria, and for all other matters connected with that profession.
- Armed Forces (Disciplinary Proceedings) (Special Provisions) ActFREEAn Act to enable the appropriate Council to take disciplinary proceedings against any person subject to military law irrespective of the institution or contemplation of criminal proceedings against him in any court on substantially the same grounds as those on which he is to be disciplined.
- Armed Forces ActFREEAn Act to provide for the command, maintenance and administration of the Armed Forces of the Federation.
- Armed Forces Comfort Fund ActFREEAn Act to establish the Armed Forces Comfort Fund primarily for the provisions of comfort and relief to the members of the Armed Forces.
- Armed Forces Pensions ActFREEAn Act to consolidate all enactments dealing with pensions, war pensions and disability benefits and gratuities for members of the armed forces of the Federation, (taking into account the new pensions and gratuities devised for the armed forces).
- Army Colour (Prohibition of use) ActFREEAn Act to prohibit the use of army green color (as specified in the Schedule) by vehicles other than Nigerian Army vehicles.
- Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (Amendment) Act, 2015FREEAn Act to amend the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria Act: and for related matters.
- Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (Amendment) Act, 2019FREEAn Act to amend the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria Act, No. 4, 2010 to give the Corporation additional functions and increase the members of the Board;
- Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria Act, 2010FREEAn Act to establish the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria for the purpose of efficiently resolving the nun-performing loan assets of banks in Nigeria;
- Associated Gas Re-Injection ActFREEAn Act to compel every company producing oil and gas in Nigeria to submit preliminary programmes for gas re-injection and detailed plans for implementation of gas re-injection.
- Association of National Accountants of Nigeria ActFREEAn Act to establish the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria charged among other things with the responsibility of determining the skill required of persons seeking to become members of the Association.
- The Appropriation (Repeal and Enactment) Act, 2022Sections: 2. Release of Funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund · Virement · Corrigendum · Excess Revenue · Authorisation · Information of funds releases
16 Acts
- Bank Employees, Etc. (Declaration of Assets) ActFREEAn Act to make provisions for the declaration of assets by employees of banks operating in Nigeria and to empower the President to extend its application to other categories of persons.
- Bankruptcy ActFREEAn Act to make provisions for declaring as bankrupt any person who cannot pay his debts of a specified amount and to disqualify him from holding certain elective and other public offices or from practicing any regulated profession (except as an employee).
- Banks (Motor Vehicle Loans) (Miscellaneous Provisions) ActFREEAn Act to prohibit the sale, disposal or parting with possession of a motor vehicle on which a bank loan is still outstanding and to require the licensing authority to enter all particulars on the loan in the register.
- Banks and Other Financial Institutions ActFREESections: Functions, powers and duties of the Central Bank of Nigeria · Banking business · Application for grant of licence · Investment and release of prescribed minimum paid-up share capital · Power to revoke or vary conditions of licence · Opening and closing of branches
- Bayero University ActFREEAn Act to make provisions for the establishment and incorporation of the Bayero University and to make comprehensive provisions for its due administration.
- Bees (Import Control and Management) ActFREEAn Act to make provisions for the importation and management of bees and apicultural material.
- Bight of Bonny ActFREEAn Act to provide a new name for the Bight of Biafra.
- Bills of Exchange ActFREEAn Act to codify the law relating to bills of exchange, cheques and promissory notes
- Births, Deaths, Etc. (Compulsory Registration) ActFREESections: Compulsory registration of births, deaths, etc · Appointment of Registrar‐General · Appointment of Chief Registrar · Appointment of Deputy Chief Registrar · Appointment of registrars and other staff · Establishment of registration centres
- Border Communities Development Agency Act (Amendment) Act, 2006FREEAn Act to amend the border communities development agency Act 2003;
- Border Communities Development Agency Act, 2003FREEAn Act to establish the Border Communities Development Agency and to provide for among other things: (a) a more acceptable source of funding for the Agency and reduce financial burden on the Federal Government, member States and border Local Governments in the funding of the Agency;
- Borstal Institutions and Remand Centres ActFREEAn Act to provide for the establishment of borstal institutions and remand centres and for regulating the government thereof.
- Boy Scouts ActFREEAn Act to further and protect the activities and interests of the Boy Scouts Association in Nigeria.
- Builders (Registration, etc.) ActFREEAn Act to establish the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria as a body corporate with the general duty of determining who shall be builders and the standard of knowledge and skill to be attained by persons to be registered as builders.
- Building Lines (Federal Trunk Roads) ActFREEAn Act to provide for the application of building lines in respect of Federal trunk roads.
- Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022FREEAn Act to provide for the ease of doing business, ensure transparency, efficiency and productivity in Nigeria;
80 Acts
- Capital Gains Tax ActFREEAn Act to provide for the taxation of capital gains accruing on disposal of assets.
- Carriage of Goods by Sea ActFREEAn Act to make provisions with respect to the carriage of goods by sea.
- Casino Taxation ActFREEAn Act to impose a tax on the net gaming revenue of casinos in the Lagos territory, and for related purposes.
- Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) ActFREEAn Act to repeal the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 1991 and to establish the Central Bank of Nigeria Act;
- Centre for Automotive Design and Development ActFREEAn Act to establish the Centre for Automotive Design and Development to provide technical support services to the engineering sector.
- Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation ActFREEAn Act to establish the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation and a Board for the management of the affairs of the Centre.
- Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2008FREEAn Act to amend the certain political, public and judicial office holders (salaries and allowances, etc.) Act, no. 6, 2002;
- Chartered Institute of Administration ActFREEAn Act to establish the Chartered Institute of Administration and for matters connected therewith.
- Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria ActFREEAn Act to repeal the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria Act 1990 and to re-enact the Institute to provide for the control of membership and practice of the banking profession in Nigeria;
- Chartered Institute of Certified Secretaries and Reporters of Nigeria Act, 2015FREEAn Act to establish the chartered institute of certified secretaries and reporters of Nigeria for the registration and discipline of certified secretaries and reporters and provide for a governing board charged with the responsibility, among other things, for formulation of policy for the institute;
- Chartered Institute of Development Studies and Administration of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2023There is established the Chartered Institute of Development Studies and Administration of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Institute”). (2) The Institute – (a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal proper
- Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2023This Act applies to members of the Institute. Application. SECTION 2 (1) There is established the Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Institute”). (2) The Institute – (a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue or be s
- Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria Act, 2022FREESections: Establishment of Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria · Membership of the Institute · The President and Vice-President of the Institute · Establishment of the Governing Council · Powers of the Council · Tenure and cessation of office
- Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2022There is established the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Institute”). (2) The Institute – (a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession; (b) shall have a common seal which shall be kept in such body as the Council may
- Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria ActFREEAn Act to establish the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (Registration, etc.), to be charged with the duty of regulating, controlling, managing and administration of Printers in Nigeria;
- Chartered Institute of Professional Secretarial Staff of Nigeria Act, 2022FREESections: Establishment of the Chartered Institute of Professional Staff of Nigeria · Establishment of the Governing Council of the Institute · Board of Fellows · Management of the Institute’s Fund · Appointment and duties of the Registrar and preparation of the register · Publication of t
- Chartered Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2022FREESections: Establishment of the Chartered Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria · Membership of the Institute · Membership privileges · Principal officers of the Institute and their responsibilities · Establishment of the Governing Council · Board of Fellows
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007FREEAn Act to establish the chartered institute of purchasing and supply management of Nigeria to be charged with the responsibility for registration and discipline of its members;
- Chartered Institute of Social Work Practitioners (Establishment) Act, 2022FREESections: 2. Functions of the Institute · Membership of the Institute · Membership privileges · Duties of members and code of conduct · Governing Council of the Institute · Functions of the Council
- Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2022FREESections: Establishment, duties and members of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians · Election of President and Vice-President of the Institute · Establishment of Governing Council and functions · Fund of the Institute · Transfer to the Institute of certain assets and liabilities · App
- Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers ActFREEAn Act to establish the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers to regulate the activities of members of the profession and for matters connected therewith .
- Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria ActFREEAn Act to establish the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, to regulate members of the profession and provide for matters connected therewith.
- Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria ActFREEAn Act to establish the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria charged with the duty, among other things, of determining the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become members of the Institute.
- Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria Act, 2022There is established the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Institute”). (2) The Institute – (a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name; and (c) may acquire, hold and dispose of any m
- Child's Right ActFREEAn Act to provide and protect the rights of a Nigerian child;
- Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre ActFREEAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre and the Management Board for the Centre and for matters connected therewith.
- Civil Aviation (Fire and Security Measures) ActFREEAn Act to provide for fire-fighting and security measures at aerodromes and for purposes connected therewith.
- Civil Aviation (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Act 2006FREEAn Act to repeal the Civil Aviation Act Cap. 51 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990 as amended and to re‐enact the Civil Aviation Act to provide for the regulation of Civil Aviation, establishment of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority;
- Civil Aviation Act, 2022FREE97 Sections: Objectives · Application of this Act · Control of Civil Aviation · Establishment of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority · Establishment of the Governing Board · Tenure of Office of the Chairman and Members of the Board
- Climate Change Act, 2021FREEAn Act to provide for the mainstreaming of climate change actions, establish the National Council on Climate Change;
- Co-operative Development ActFREEAn Act to establish the Co-operative Development Division in the Federal Ministry of Employment, Labour and Productivity;
- Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) ActFREEAn Act to restrict the use of Foreign vessels in Domestic Coastal trade to promote the Development of Indigenous Tonnage and to establish a Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund;
- Code of Conduct Bureau And Tribunal ActFREEAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal to deal with complaints of Corruption by public servants for the breaches of its provisions.
- Coins ActFREEAn Act to prohibit the importation into and exportation from Nigeria of coin, whether legal tender within Nigeria or not, and penalty for other matters connected therewith.
- Commodity Boards ActFREEAn Act to dissolve the Nigerian Produce Marketing Company Limited and all the States Marketing Boards and in their place set up six new Commodity Boards to which certain staff and assets of the dissolved company and boards are to be transferred.
- Community Banks ActFREEAn Act to provide for the establishment of Community Banks and for matters connected therewith.
- Community Health Practitioners (Registration, etc.) ActFREEAn Act to provide for the regulation of Community Health Practitioners and for matters connected therewith.
- Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004FREEAn Act to establish the Corporate Affairs Commission, provide for the incorporation of companies and incidental matters, registration of business names and the incorporation of trustees of certain communities, bodies and associations.
- Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020FREEAn Act to repeal the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap. C20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and enact the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 to provide for the incorporation of companies, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, registration of business names together w
- Companies Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2007FREEAn Act to amend the Companies Income Tax, Cap. 60, LFN, 1990;
- Companies Income Tax ActFREEAn Act to consolidate the provisions of the Companies Income Tax Act 1961 and to make other provisions relating thereto.
- Companies Regulation 2012Sections: Citation · Interpretation · Hours for transaction of business with public · Forms in schedule · Documents prepared for delivery and requirement of signature · Documents to be in English language
- Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018FREEThe objectives of this Act are to- (a) promote and maintain competitive markets in the Nigerian economy; (b) promote economic efficiency; (c) protect and promote the interest and welfare of consumers by providing consumers with wider variety of quality products at competitive prices; (d) prohibit re
- Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Wounds Act, 2017FREEAn Act to provide for the compulsory treatment and care for victims of gunshots;
- Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act, 2004FREEWithout prejudice to the provisions of item 30 of Part II of the Second Schedule and item 2 (a) of the Fourth Schedule to the 1999 Constitution dealing with primary school education, the Federal Government's intervention under this Act shall only be an assistance to the States and Local Government's
- Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) ActFREEAn Act to establish the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) and make provisions for determining the standards of knowledge and skill to be attained by persons seeking to become members of the profession and for matters connected therewith.
- Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (With 1st, 2nd & 3rd Alteration)FREEContents: Supremacy of Constitution · The Federal Republic of Nigeria · States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja · Legislative Powers · Executive powers · Judicial powers
- Consular Conventions ActFREEAn Act to confer certain powers upon consular officers of foreign States with which Consular Conventions are concluded by the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to provide for the remission of taxes and similar charges in order that effect may be given to the provisions of Consular Conventions and for
- Consumer Protection Council ActFREEEstablishment of Consumer Protection Council etc. 1. (1) There is hereby established a council to be known as the Consumer Protection Council (in this Decree referred to as "the Council") which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and with power to sue and be sued in
- Control of Advertisement (Federal Highways) ActFREEAn Act to give the Minister charged with responsibility for highway matters power to make regulations by means of permits or otherwise and the imposition of prescribed charges for the display of advertisements on Federal highways.
- Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons Act, 202437 Sections: Objectives of this Act · Application · Establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons · Functions and powers of the National Centre · Estimates, accounts and audit · Delegation of power by the Director-General
- Copyright ActFREEAn Act to make provisions for the definition, protection, transfer, infringement of and remedy and penalty thereof of the copyright in literary works, musical works, artistic works, cinematograph films, sound recordings, broadcast, and other ancillary matters.
- Copyright Act, 2022FREE89 Sections: Objectives of the Act · Works eligible for copyright · Ineligibility for copyright · Formalities · Copyright by reference to country of origin · Copyright in works of government, state authorities and international bodies
- Corneal Grafting ActFREEAn Act to make provision for the use of the eyes of a deceased person for therapeutic purposes.
- Corporate Bodies (Members’ Emoluments) ActFREEAn Act to make provisions for the remuneration of persons who are members of more than one statutory corporation, and for such purpose to effect amendments to various Acts establishing such corporations.
- Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2003FREEAn Act to prohibit and prescribe punishment for corrupt practices and other related offences and to establish Anti-Corruption Commission
- Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria ActFREEAn Act to establish a council for the regulation of freight forwarding in Nigeria and charged with the responsibility amongst others, of determining the standards of knowledge and skill to be attained by persons seeking to be registered members of freight forwarders of Nigeria in accordance with the
- Council of Ministers (Evidence) ActFREEAn Act to provide for the proof by certificate in certain cases of actions and decisions taken by the Council of Ministers.
- Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists ActFREEAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists and for the control of the practice of the profession of mining engineering and geosciences in Nigeria.
- Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria Act, 2022FREE13 Sections: Establishment of the Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria · Functions of the Council · Establishment of Governing Board · Funds of the Council · Appointment of the Registrar and preparation of register · Registration
- Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) ActFREEAn Act to provide for the prohibition of sale and distribution of counterfeit, adulterated, banned or fake, substandard or expired drug or unwholesome processed food;
- Counterfeit Currency (Special Provisions) ActFREEAn Act to repeal and re-enact the Counterfeit Currency (Special Provisions) Act 1974 and to provide for the penalties of counterfeiting in currency and other ancillary matters.
- Court of Appeal ActFREEAn Act to establish the Court of Appeal as an intermediate court between the High Court and other subordinate courts and the Supreme Court and matters ancillary thereto.
- Creation of States and Boundary Adjustment (Procedure) ActFREEAn Act to regulate the procedure for the creation of new States and boundary adjustment and for matters connected therewith.
- Credit Reporting Act, 2017FREEAn act to provide for the framework for credit reporting;
- Criminal Code ActFREEAn Act to establish a code of criminal law [
- Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) ActFREEAn Act to provide stiffer penalties for damages to telephone communication works, electricity transmission lines and oil pipelines and to enable armed patrols arrest any person committing an offence under this Act.
- Criminal Justice (Release from Custody) (Special Provisions) ActFREEAn Act to empower the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the Chief Judge of a State to order the release of persons detained in prisons in the circumstances specified in this Act.
- Criminal Procedure (Northern States) ActFREEAn Act to make new provisions for the jurisdiction, powers, practice and procedure of the courts of the Northern State of Nigeria in respect of Federal offences, to continue certain inter-State arrangements provided for in the Criminal Proce- dure Act and for purposes ancillary to the matters afores
- Criminal Procedure ActFREEAn Act to make provision for the procedure to be followed in criminal cases in the High Court and Magistrates' Courts.
- Currency Conversion (Freezing Orders) ActFREEAn Act to enable the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria to order the stoppage of any account of any person in circumstances where there exists any irregularity in payment, etc.
- Currency Offences ActFREEAn Act to prohibit certain acts tending to depreciate currency.
- Custom Duties (Dumped and Subsidized Goods) ActFREEAn Act to authorise the imposition of duties of customs where goods have been dumped or subsidized, and to make provision for matters connected therewith.
- Customs and Excise (Special Penal and Other Provisions) ActFREEAn Act to make special provisions with respect to the disposal of goods forfeited under customs and excise laws.
- Customs and Excise Management (Amendment) Act, 2003FREEAn Act to amend the Customs and Excise Management Act to provide for a new method of Valuation of Goods Based on the Transaction Value.
- Customs and Excise Management ActFREEAn Act to regulate the management and collection of duties of customs and excise, and for purposes ancillary thereto
- Customs and Excise Management(Disposal of Goods) ActFREEAn Act to make provisions for the disposal of goods forfeited to the Nigerian Customs Service and matters connected therewith.
- Customs, Excise Tariff, etc. (Consolidation) ActFREEAn Act to provide for the imposition of ad valorem customs and excise duties pay-able on goods imported and manufactured in Nigeria based on a harmonised system of customs tariff.
- Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015FREEAn act to provide for the prohibition, prevention, detection, response, investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes;
- Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Amendment Act, 2024FREE55 Sections: Objectives · Application · Designation of certain computer systems or networks as critical national information infrastructure · Audit and inspection of critical national information infrastructure · Offences against critical national information infrastructure · Unlawful access
17 Acts
- Dangerous Drugs ActAn Act to regulate the importation, exportation, manufacture, sale and use of opium and other dangerous drugs.
- Debt Management Office (Establishment, Etc.) ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Debt Management Office;
- Decimal Currency ActAn Act to establish a decimal currency for Nigeria.
- Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contracts ActAn Act to, among other things, give effect to certain fiscal incentives given to the oil and gas companies operating in the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin areas under production sharing contracts between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation or other companies holding oil prospecting licenses
- Defamatory and Offensive Publications ActAn Act to prohibit and create offence for publishing, display or offer to the public of any pictorial representation of any person living or dead in a manner likely to provoke any section of the community in Nigeria or to do anything in whatever manner likely to provoke or bring into disaffection an
- Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (Exclusion of Armed Forces Armament Depot) ActAn Act to exclude armament depots established by armed forces as being regarded as ordnance factories.
- Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish a corporation to operate, maintain and control factories for the manufacture, storage and disposal of ordnance and ancillary stores and materiel;
- Defence Research and Development Bureau Act, 2022There is established the Defence Research and Development Bureau (in this Act referred to as “the Bureau”). (2) The Bureau – (a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue or be sued in its corporate name; and (c) may acquire, hold or dispose of moveable or immoveab
- Defence Space Administration Act, 2016ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION Establishment of the Administration 1. (1)There is established a body to be known as the Defence Space Administration (in this Act referred to as "the Administration"). (2) The Administration: (a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common se
- Dental Technologists (Registration, etc.) ActAn Act to establish a Board in respect of dental technologists and also to make inci dental provisions for the control of the practice of the profession of dental technology.
- Dental Therapists (Registration, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria;
- Designation of Enactments ActAn Act to make other provision for the designation of Acts in Nigeria.
- Diaspora Commission (Establishment) ActAn Act to establish the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, provide for the engagement of Nigerians in diaspora in the policies, projects and participation in the development of Nigeria and for the purpose of utilising the human capital and material resources of Nigerians in diaspora towards the overa
- Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges ActAn Act to consolidate and amend certain enactments relating to diplomatic immunities and privileges.
- Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructures ActAn Act to establish the Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructures for the mobilisation of rural communities and the development of the rural areas in Nigeria;
- Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018An Act to provide for the full integration of persons with disabilities into the society, establish the National Commission for People with Disabilities and vest in the Commission the responsibilities for their education, health care, social, economic and civil rights;
- Dishonoured Cheques (Offences) ActAn Act to make it an offence for any person anywhere in Nigeria to induce the delivery of any property or to purport to settle a lawful obligation by means of a cheque which when presented within a reasonable time is dishonoured on the grounds that no funds or insufficient funds were standing to the
40 Acts
- Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004.There is hereby established a body to be known as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (in this Act referred to as "the Commission") which shall be constituted in accordance with and shall have such functions as are conferred on it by this Act. (2) The Commission- (a) shall be a body corporate w
- Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) ActAn Act to deal amongst other things with the specification of various authorities empowered to prescribe minimum standards of education in Nigeria;
- Education Tax ActAn Act to impose an education tax on companies registered in Nigeria and to establish an Education Fund and a Board of Trustees to manage and administer the Fund.
- Educational Correspondence Colleges Accreditation ActAn Act to make provisions for accreditation by the Minister of Education a pre-condition for the operation (or continuation in business in the case of existing institutions) of all private educational correspondence colleges wishing to conduct business in Nigeria.
- Elections (Registration, Etc. Of Voters) Act-2004An Act to provide for the procedure for the registration of persons qualified to vote and to maintain and revise the register of voters.
- Electoral (Amendment) Act (No.2), 2011An Act to amend the Electoral Act, No.6, 2010, as amended.
- Electoral (Amendment) Act, 2010The Electoral Act No. 6, 2010, (in this Act referred to as "the Principal Act") is amended as set out in this Act. Amendment of Section 3 of the Principal Act 2. Section 3(2)(c) of the Principal Act is amended by substituting for the word "aids" and "a coma" in line 1, the words "aid and". Amendment
- Electoral (Amendment) Act, 2015An Act to amend the Electoral Act No.6, 2010 to provide for tenure of office of Secretary, power to issue duplicate voter's card, determine voting procedure;
- Electoral Act, 2010An Act to repeal the Electoral Act No.2, 2006 and Independent National Electoral Commission Act, Cap. 15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and enact the Electoral Act, 2010 to regulate the conduct of Federal, State and Area Council elections;
- Electoral Act, 2022An Act to repeal the Electoral Act, No. 6, 2010 and enact the Electoral Act, 2022, to regulate the conduct of Federal, State and Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory elections;
- Electoral Act, 2026An Act to repeal the Electoral Act, No. 13, 2022 and enacts the Electoral Act, 2026 to regulate the conduct of Federal, State and Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory Elections;
- Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2004An Act To Provide For The Formation Of Companies To Takeover The Functions, Assets, Liabilities And Staff Of The National Electric Power Authority, To Develop Competitive Electricity Markets, To Establish The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission;
- Electricity Act, 2023202 Sections: Objectives of the Act · Application and scope of the Act · National Integrated Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan · Periodic review of the National Integrated Electricity Policy · Supervisory powers of the Minister and functions of the Ministry responsible for P
- Employee's Compensation Act, 2010An Act to repeal the Workmen's Compensation Act Cap. W6 LFN, 2004 and to make provisions for compensations for any death, injury, disease or disability arising out of or in the course of employment;
- Employees Housing Schemes (Special Provisions) ActAn Act to make it obligatory for every employer of labour so designated by order to establish, execute and maintain a housing scheme for its employees in every State or part thereof where its establishment is not less than 500 employees and to provide for matters connected therewith.
- Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) ActAn Act to provide for the conservation and management of Nigeria’s wild life and the protection of some of her endangered species in danger of extinction as a result of over‐exploitation, as required under certain international treaties to which Nigeria is a signatory.
- Energy Commission of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Energy Commission of Nigeria and to charge it with responsibility for coordinating and general surveillance over the systematic development of the various energy resources of Nigeria.
- Engineers (Registration, Etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria and to make provisions for other matters connected therewith.
- Environmental Health Officers (Registration), etc. 2002An Act to provide for registration, practice, etc.
- Environmental Impact Assessment ActSections: Goals and objectives of environmental impact assessment · Identification, etc., of significant environmental issues · Minimum content of environmental impact assessment · Detailed degree of environmental significance · Examination of environmental impact assessment by the Agency
- Equipment Leasing Act, 2015An Act to Regulate the Business of Equipment Leasing in Nigeria and for Connected Purposes Therewith
- Estate Surveyors and Valuers (Registration, Etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria as a body corporate and to empower the Board inter alia to determine persons who are to become estate surveyors and valuers and what standards of knowledge and skill are to be attained by such persons and to make prov
- Evidence Act (Amendment) Act, 2023An Act to amend the Evidence Act, No. 18, 2011 to bring its provisions in accordance with global technological advancements in evidence taking which shall be applicable to all judicial proceedings in or before courts in Nigeria;
- Evidence Act (as Amended by the Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2023)Sections: Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts · Evidence in accordance with section 1 generally admissible · Admissibility of evidence under other legislation · 5. Facts which are the occasion cause or effect or facts in issue · Motive, preparation and previous or su
- Evidence Act 2011Sections: Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts · Evidence in accordance with section 1 generally admissible · Admissibility of evidence under other legislation · Relevance of facts forming part of same transaction · Facts which are the occasion, cause or effect or fac
- Examination Malpractices ActAn Act to create offences relating to examination malpractices and to prescribe penalties for such offences.
- Exchange Control Act 1962An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to exchange control by conferring powers and imposing duties and restrictions in relation to gold, currency, payments, securities, debts and the import, export, transfer and settlement of property and for other purposes connected therewith.
- Excise (Control of Distillation) ActAn Act to make provision for the control and licencing for excise purposes of the distillation of spirits [1964 No. 22.] [1st April, 1964]
- Exclusive Economic Zone ActAn Act to delimit the Exclusive Economic Zone of Nigeria being an area extending up to 200 nautical miles seawards from the coasts of Nigeria.
- Exclusive Economic Zones ActAn Act to delimit the Exclusive Economic Zone of Nigeria being an area extending up to 200 nautical miles seawards from the coasts of Nigeria.
- Explosives ActAn Act to make provisions for the control of explosives for the purpose of maintaining and securing public safety;
- Export (Incentives and Miscellaneous Provisions) ActAn Act to provide incentives to manufacturing exporters of exportable products and for matters connected therewith .
- Export (Prohibition) ActAn Act to provide for the exportation of certain foodstuff from Nigeria and the trial of offenders by the Federal High Court.
- Export of Nigerian Produce ActAn Act to repeal the Nigerian Central Marketing Board Act and to make new provision for the export of Nigerian produce.
- Export Produce (Federal Powers) ActAn Act to confer sundry powers in relation to certain produce intended for export.
- External Loans (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Development) ActAn Act to authorise the raising of loans abroad for the rehabilitation project.
- External Trade Letters of Credit (Control) ActAn Act to make better provision for the control of certain commercial documents .
- Extradition ActAn Act to repeal the former Extradition Laws made by or applicable to Nigeria and to make more comprehensive provisions for extradition of fugitive offenders for Nigeria.
- Extradition Treaty Between Nigeria and South Africa _ratification and Enforcement ActAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the extradition treaty between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the repu8lic of south africa;
- Extradition Treaty Between the Government of the Federal Rebublic of Nigeria and the Government of the Rebuplic of South Africa (Ratification and Enforcement) ActAn act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Extradition Treaty between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the republic of South Africa;
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- Factories ActAn Act to provide for the registration, etc., of factories;
- Failed Banks (Recovery of Debts) And Financial Malpractices in Banks ActAn Act to provide for the recovery of debts owed to failed banks and for the Trial of Offences relating to Financial Malpractices in Banks and other Financial Institutions.
- Family Economic Advancement Programme (Establishment, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Family Economic Advancement Programme as an empowerment programme designed specifically for local based producers of goods and services and potential entrepreneurs.
- Family Support Trust Fund Act LawsAn Act to establish the Family Support Trust Fund for the improvement of Family Health Care Delivery, the promotion of Family Economic Advancement, and for matters connected therein.
- Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria.
- Federal Airports Authority Of Nigeria Act, 2022An Act to repeal the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Act, Cap. F5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, and enact the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Act, 2022, to provide for the effective management of airports in Nigeria;
- Federal Capital Territory Abuja Area Courts (Repeal and Enactment) Act, 2010An Act to repeal the Area Courts Act Cap. 477, Laws of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, 2006 and enact the Federal Capital Territory Area Courts and;
- Federal Capital Territory ActAn Act to establish for Nigeria, a Federal Capital Territory and to provide for the constitution of a Federal Capital Development Authority for exercising the various powers set out in this Act, to execute other projects connected therewith, to provide for the laws applicable to that Territory and f
- Federal Capital Territory Appropriation Act, 2021Sections: 2. Release of fund · 4. Virement · Quarterly Report · Waiver not to incur expenditures · Citation. (2021)
- Federal Capital Territory Appropriation Act, 2023Sections: 2. Release funds · Payment of revenue Account · Virement · Quarterly report · Waiver not to incur expenditure · Citation
- Federal Capital Territory Customary Court ActThere is established Grades of Customary Court for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as specified in the Schedule to this Act. (2) The President may in consultation with the Chief Judge designate to each Customary Court established under this section such name as he may deem fit and shall issue
- Federal Capital Territory Customary Court Act, 2007There is established Grades of Customary Court for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as specified in the Schedule to this Act. (2) The President may in consultation with the Chief Judge designate to each Customary Court established under this section such name as he may deem fit and shall issue
- Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Services (Establishment) 2015An Act to provide for the establishment of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service charged with Powers of Assessment, Collection of, and accounting for revenues accruable to the Federal Capital Territory;
- Federal Capital Territory Statutory Appropriation Act, 2022Sections: 2. Release of Funds · Payment of Revenue into the Statutory Account · Virement · Quarterly report · Waiver not to incur expenditure · Concurrent expenditure
- Federal Capital Territory Supplementary Statutory Appropriation Act, 2024Sections: 2. Release of Funds · Payment of Revenue into the Statutory Account · Waiver not to incur expenditure · Total Capital 98,500,000,000 (2024)
- Federal Character Commission Establishment ActAn Act to establish the Federal Character Commission with responsibility to promote, monitor and enforce compliance with the principles of the proportional sharing of all bureaucratic, economic, media and political posts at all levels of government.
- Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma (Establishment) Act 2021Sections: 2. Governing Council of the College · Membership of the Council · Tenure of office of members of the Council · Powers of the Council · Visitation · 8. The Academic Board and its functions
- Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Establishment) Act, 2021Sections: 2. Objects of the College · Principal officers of the College · Powers and functions of the College · Composition of the Council · Functions of the Chairman of the Council · Functions and proceedings of the Council
- Federal College of Education (Special), Birnin Kudu (Establishment) Act, 2021Sections: 2. Governing Council of the College · Membership of the Council · Tenure of members of the Council · Powers of the Council · The visitor · The Academic Board and its function
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Keana (Establishment) Act, 2022Sections: Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical), Keana, Nasarawa State · Governing Council of the College · Membership of the Council in the College · Tenure of members of the Council · Functions of the College · Power of the Council
- Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos Act, 2022Sections: 2. Constitution of the College · 4. Tenure office of members of Council · Functions of the College · Functions of the Council · Powers of the College · Directives by the Minister
- Federal Colleges of Education ActAn Act to establish the Federal Colleges of Education listed in the Act, whose function among other things shall be to provide full-time courses of teaching, instruction and training in technology, applied science, commerce, arts, social sciences, humanities and management and to carry out research
- Federal Commissions (Privileges and Immunities) ActAn Act to provide for the immunity from civil proceedings, of members of the Police Service Commission, the Federal Judicial Service Commission and the Federal Civil Service Commission and for the privilege of the documents of such Commissions.
- Federal Environmental Protection Agency ActAn Act to establish the Federal Environmental Protection Agency with its functions and the powers for the effective implementation of such functions.
- Federal Government Staff Housing Board ActAn Act to establish the Federal Government Staff Housing Board to administer a housing loan scheme for Federal Public Officers and for other matters connected therewith.
- Federal High Court ActAn Act to Establish the Federal High Court as a High Court with certains special powers and to provide for all other matters connected therewith.
- Federal Highways ActAn Act to vest the powers of management, direction and control of Federal highways throughout Nigeria in the Minister of Works and Housing, in respect of planning (including research and designing of Federal highways), the construction and maintenance, the supervision of users of such highways and t
- Federal Housing Authority ActAn Act to establish the Federal Housing Authority as a Statutory Corporation and to vest the Authority with responsibility for preparation of a National housing programme and to execute such of the programme as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.
- Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2007An Act to provide for the establishment of the Federal Inland Revenue Service charged with powers of assessment, collection of, and accounting for revenues accruable to the Government of the Federation;
- Federal Institute of Industrial Research (Establishment) Act, 2023There is established the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (in this Act referred to as “the Institute”). (2) The Institute- (a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue or be sued in its corporate name; and (c) may acquire, hold movable or immovable p
- Federal Judicial Officers (Administration of Pensions) ActAn Act to transfer the responsibility and administration of pension of Federal J u di- cial Officers from the Department of Establishments in the Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation to the National Judicial Council;
- Federal Lands Registry (Miscellaneous Provisions) ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Federal Lands Registry to register all titles to Federal Government lands and for matters connected therewith.
- Federal Medical Centre Mubi (Establishment) Act, 2022Sections: Establishment of the Federal Medical Centre Mubi · Establishment of the Board of Centre · Membership of the Board · Tenure of office · Cessation of membership · Allowances of members
- Federal Medical Centre, Hong, Adamawa State (Establishment) Act, 2022Sections: Establishment of the Federal Medical Centre, Hong, Adamawa State · Establishment of the Board of Management of the Medical Centre · Membership of the Board · Tenure of office · Cessation of membership · Allowance of the Board
- Federal Medical Centres (Establishment) Act, 2022 (As Amended)Federal medical centres (establisment Act), 2022 (as amended) (2022)
- Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria to provide long-term credit facilities to mortgage institutions in Nigeria and encourage and promote the development of mortgage institutions at the rural, local, State and Federal levels.
- Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State (Establishment) Act, 2022.Sections: Establishment of the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State · Functions of the Polytechnic · Establishment and composition of the Council · Visitation · Registrar of the Polytechnic · Tenure of office of the Registrar
- Federal Polytechnics ActAn Act to establish polytechnics in various parts of the country to provide full-time courses in technology, applied science management and other fields of studies and to make provisions for the general administration of such polytechnics.
- Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria which in addition to providing effective radio broadcasting services on a national scale, will also be responsible for providing external broadcasting services.
- Federal Road Safety Commission ActAn Act to establish the Federal Road Safety Commission with responsibility for preventing and minimising accidents on the highways and clearing obstructions on any part of the highways and for educating drivers, motorists and other members of the public generally on the proper use of highways, and t
- Federal Road Safety Commission Training Institutions (Establishment) Act, 2023An Act to establish Federal Road Safety Commission Training Institutions as capacity building institutions for training in road traffic administration and safety management, provide professional training for members of the Corps;
- Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Act, 2007An Act to establish the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency and for matters connected therewith.
- Federal Savings Bank Act 1972An Act to establish the Federal Savings Bank to provide a ready means for the deposit of savings and so to enconrage thrift.
- Federal School of Surveying ActAn Act to establish the Federal School of Surveying to provide courses of instruction and training in surveying, cartography, photograph, lithography , hydrography and other related courses and to make provisions for related matters.
- Federal Universities of Agriculture ActAn Act to provide for the est a blishment of Federal Universities of Agriculture and for matters connected therewith.
- Federal Universities of Technology ActAn Act to pro v ide for the establishment of three Universities o f T echnology and for matters of administration and discipline of students connected therewith .
- Federal University of Education, Kontagora (Establishment) Act, 2021Sections: Establishment of the Federal University of Education Kontagora · Objectives of the University · Constitution and Principal Officers of the University · Powers of the University · Functions of the Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor · Establishment, composition, tenure and powers of the
- Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State (Establishment) Act, 2021Sections: 2. Composition of the University · Powers of the University · Functions of Chancellor and Pro- Chancellor · Establishment, composition, tenure and powers of the Council · 7. Functions of the Senate of the University · Functions of the Vice-Chancellor
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (Establishment) Act 2022Sections: 2. Objects and purpose of the University · Composition of the University · Powers of the University and their exercise · Functions of the Chancellor and Pro- Chancellor · Establishment and composition of the Council · 8. Functions of the Senate of the University
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-orangun, Osun State (Establishment) Act, 2023Sections: 2. Objects of the University · Composition of the University · Powers of the University and their exercise · Functions of the Chancellor · Functions of the Pro- Chancellor · Establishment of the Council
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (Establishment) Act, 2022Sections: 2. Objects of the University · Separation of campus of Health Sciences · Composition of the University · Powers of the University and their exercise · Functions of the Chancellor · Functions of the Pro- Chancellor
- Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (Establishment) Act, 2023Sections: Establishment of the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences · Objects and purposes of the University · Composition of the University · Powers of the University and their exercise · Functions of the Chancellor · Functions of the Pro- Chancellor
- Federal University of Sports Nkalagu (Establishment) Act, 2023Sections: 2. Functions of the University · Composition of the University · Powers of the University · 6. Establishment and Composition of the Council · 8. Functions of the Senate · Transfer of Property to the University
- Federal University of Transportation, Daura (Establishment) Act, 2022Sections: Establishment of Federal University of Transportation, Daura · Objectives of the University · Other Principal officers and staff of the University · Powers of the University · Functions of the Chancellor and Pro- Chancellor · Composition of the Council of the University
- Federal Urban Mass Transit Agency ActAn Act to establish the Federal Urban Mass Transit Agency and to provide, among other things, for the orderly and efficient development of urban mass transit services in Nigeria .
- Fertilizer (Control) ActAn Act to provide for the control of the sale and distribution of fertilizer and for matters connected therewith .
- Finance (Control and Management) ActAn Act to provide for the control and management of the public finances of the Federation and for matters connected therewith.
- Finance Act, 2021An Act to amend relevant tax, excise and duty statutes in accordance with macroeconomics policy reforms of the Federal Government, to amend and make further provisions in specific laws in connection with the public financial management of the Federation;
- Finance Act, 2023An Act to amend relevant tax, excises and duty statutes in accordance with the macroeconomic policy reforms of the Federal Government, and make further provisions in specific laws in connection with the public financial management of the Federation;
- Financial Year ActAn Act to provide for the alteration of the financial year and for the appointment of the new period of January to December as being the financial year henceforth and for purposes connected therewith .
- Fire Arms ActAn Act to make provision for regulating the possession of and dealing in firearms and ammunition including muzzle-loading firearms, and for matters ancillary thereto.
- Fire Service ActAn Act to make provision for the organisation, discipline, powers and duties of the Federal Fire Service, and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
- Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007An Act to provide for prudent management of the nation’s resources, ensure long-term macro-economic stability of the National economy, secure greater accountability and transparency in fiscal operations within a medium term fiscal policy framework, and the establishment of the fiscal responsibility
- Flags and Coats of Arms ActAn Act to regulate the display and use of the National Flag, certain other flags and the National Coat of Arms.
- Flags of Nigerian Ships ActAn Act to make provision for flags to be worn by Nigerian ships other than those of the Nigerian Navy or Naval Reserve as evidence of Nigerian nationality, on all lawful occasions to be classed as ensigns and to be distinguished by their respective colours;
- Food and Drugs ActAn Act to make provision for the regulation of the manufacture, sale and advertisement of food, drugs, cosmetics and devices and repeal the existing State laws on those matters.
- Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) ActAn Act to regulat e the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement , sale or distribution of processed food, drugs and related products and registr ation thereof.
- Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) ActAn Act to establish an Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market and to provide for the monitoring and supervision of the transactions conducted in the market and for matters connected therewith.
- Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) ActAn Act to make provision for the enforcement of judgments in Nigeria given in foreign countries, which accord reciprocal treatment to judgments given in Nigeria.
- Forfeiture of Assets (Director of the Special Structures Company Limited) Act 1977An Act to provide for the forfeiture of certain properties of a Director of the Special Structures Company Limited which properties were acquired from the proceeds of loan granted to the Company and which had already been settled by the Kaduna State Government.
- Forfeiture of Assets (Messrs Davis of America, etc.) Act 1975An Act to provide for the dissolution of three companies in which Mr Solomon Nagaty or Davis of America had interest and the forfeiture of their properties and to vest such properties in the Federal Government.
- Forfeiture of Assets (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1977An Act to, amongst other things, amend the Public Officers (Forfeiture of Assets) Order 1978 and to vest in the Federal Military Government properties forfeited therein, notwithstanding any defect in any previous transaction relating to the properties.
- Forfeiture of Assets, etc. (Validation) Act 1968An Act to validate the forfeiture of certain properties and for matters connected therewith.
- Forfeiture of Property (8 Okotie-eboh Street, South-west Ikoyi) Act 1975An Act to provide for the forfeiture of the property known as No.8 Okotie-Eboh Street, South-West Ikoyi and for matters ancillary thereto.
- Freedom of Information Act, 2011Notwithstanding anything contained in any other Act, law or regulation, the right of any person to access or request information, whether or not contained in any written form, which is in the custody or possession of any public official, agency or institution howsoever described, is established. (2)
4 Acts
- Gaming Machines (Prohibition) ActAn Act to ban the importation, ownership and operation of any gaming machines and other related matters.
- General Loan and Stock ActAn Act to declare the terms and conditions applicable to loan s authorised to be r aised by the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the United K ingdom and to provide for the creation of stock .
- Geneva Conventions ActAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to certain international conventions done at Geneva on the twelfth day of August, nineteen hundred and forty-nine and for purposes connected therewith.
- Government Promissory Notes ActAn Act to make provision for the creation a nd issue of Government Promissory Notes for the purpose of raising loans.
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- Harmful Waste (Special Criminal Provisions, Etc.) ActAn Act to prohibit the carrying, depositing and dumping of harmful waste on any land, territorial waters and matters relating thereto.
- Harmonised Retirement Age For Teachers In Nigeria Act, 2022The provisions of this Act shall apply throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Application. SECTION 2 Teachers in Nigeria shall compulsorily retire on attainment of 65 years of age or 40 years of pensionable service, whichever is earlier. Compulsory retirement of teachers in Nigeria. SECTION 3 T
- Health Records Officers (Registration, etc.) ActSections: May, with the approval of the Minister, determine · From under this subsection · For the time being by the Board as the minimum qualifications for the purpose of regis · Tion · In accordance with this Act · Tered in accordance with this Act
- Hides and Skins ActAn Act to enable regulations to be made for maintaining and improving the quality of Nigerian hides and skins and for regulating and controlling the trade and export of hides and skins.
- High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (Number of Judges) ActAn Act to prescribe the number of Judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territo ry, Abu j a ;
- Hire‐Purchase ActAn Act to make provision with respect to hire ‐ purchase and credit ‐ sale transactions and advertisements relating thereto;
- HIV and AIDS (Anti-Discrimination) Act, 2014An Act to mak provision for the prevention of hiv and aids-based discrimination and protect the fundamental human rights and dignity of people living with and affected by hiv and aids and for related matters
- Hydrocarbon Oil Refineries ActAn Act to make provision for the licensing and control of the refining of hydrocarbon oils for purposes of excise and for matters connected therewith.
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- Immigration Act, 2015AN ACT to repeal to repeal the Immigration Act, Cap II, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004 and enact the IMMIGRATION ACT, 2015;
- Immigration and Prisons Services Board ActAn Act to establish a Board known as the Immigration and Prisons Services Board to administer the immigration and prisons laws.
- Import (Prohibition) ActAn Act to provide for the prohibition of importation into Nigeria of certain food- stuffs especially those contaminated by toxic substances, and the penalty for the contravention of the said prohibition.
- Income Tax (Authorised Communications) ActAn Act to make provision for authorised communications on income tax matters.
- Indian Hemp ActARRANGEMENTS OF SECTIONS PART I Of f e nces SECTION 1. Meaning of “Indian hemp”. Planting or cultivating Indian hemp. Unlawful importation or sale of Indian hemp. Exportation of Indian hemp. Smoking or unlawful possession of Indian hemp. Possession of utensils for use in smoking Indian hemp. Use of
- Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) ActPio n eer conditions SECTION 1. Publication of list of pioneer industries and products and issuing of pioneer certificates. Mode of application for pioneer certificate, etc., and fee payable. Terms of pioneer certificate. Amending of pioneer certiticate by adding additional pioneer product. Provisio
- Industrial Inspectorate ActAn Act to establish the Industrial Inspectorate Division in the Federal Ministry of Industries for the purpose of investigating and following the undertakings of in‐ dustries including investments and other related matters.
- Industrial Training Fund ActAn Act to set up an Industrial Training Fund comprising sums provided by the Federal Government and contributions by employers in the prescribed matters and other related matters.
- Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (Establishment, Etc.) ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the infrastructure conclssion regulatory commission, and for related matters
- Inland Fisheries ActAn Act to provide for the licensing of fishing craft and the regulation of fishing on the inland waters of Nigeria and for matters connected therewith.
- Institute for Democratic and Legislative Studies Act 2007Sections: (h) a representative of the National Assembly Service Commission; and · (f) he is declared bankrupt. Tenure of office · There shall be established for the Institute two Schools of three Departments each namely · (b) Department of Sergeant-at-Arms and Security Services (SASS); and
- Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (Establishment) ActAn Act to establish the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution;
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ActAn Act to regulate the profession of accountancy and for matters connected there- with;
- Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria and make provisions for determining the standard of knowledge and skill to be attained by persons seeking to become registered as chemists and for matters connected therewith.
- Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria and to make provisions for determining the standard of knowledge and skill to be attained by persons seeking to become Chartered Secretaries and Administrators;
- Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2023There is established the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Institute”). (2) The Institute – (a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name; and (c) may acquire, hold or dispose of a
- Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders (Establishment) Act, 2022There is established the Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Institute”). (2) The Institute - (a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may acquire, hold and dispose of any property, moveable or immovable; and (c)
- Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and for matters connected therewith.
- Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria to regulate the profession and for other matters connected therewith.
- Insurance ActAn Act to provide for a New Insurance Act.
- Internal Loans (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Development) ActAn Act to authorise the raising of development loans in Nigeria and for related purposes.
- Internal Loans ActAn Act to authorise the raising of development loans in Nigeria and for purposes connected therewith.
- International Centre For Settlement of Investment Disputes (Enforcement of Awards) ActAn Act to provide for the enforcement in Nigeria of an award by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 and 1978 ProtocolAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Interna‐ tional Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 and the 1978 Protocol;
- International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (Ratification and Enforcement) ActAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Interna‐ tional Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 as amended;
- International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (Ratification and Enforcement) ActAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1969 as amended;
- International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage 1971 as Amended (Ratification and Enforcement) ActAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage 1971 as amended;
- International Financial Organisations ActAn Act to enable Nigeria to become a member of the International Monetary Fund, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation and the International Development Association.
- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture ActAn Act to establish an International Institute of Tropical Agriculture for the pur- pose of undertaking high-quality research into tropical agriculture and related matters.
- Interpretation ActAn Act to provide for the construction and interpretation of Acts of the National Assembly and certain other instruments;
- Investments and Securities Act, 2007An Act to repeal the Investments And Securities Act 1999 and to establish the Securities And Exchange Commission as the apex Regulatory Authority for the NigerianCapital Market as well as Regulation of the Market to ensure the protection of investors, maintain fair, efficient and transparent market
- Investments and Securities Act, 2025Sections: Establishment of the Securities and Exchange Commission · Head office of the Commission · Objectives, functions and powers of the Commission · Composition of the Board of the Commission · Appointment and tenure of members of the Board · Duties of the Board
- Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital ActAn Act to rename the Specialist Hospital, Irrua as the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital and to establish a management board for the ho spital.
3 Acts
- Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board ActAn Act to establish the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to administer a centralised admissions system for Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.
- Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025An Act to establish the joint revenue board, the tax appeal tribunal and the office of the tax ombud, for the harmonisation, coordination and settlement of disputes arising from revenue administration in Nigeria;
- Judgments (Enforcement) RulesArrangement of Orders Part I Preliminary Part II Rules I. Duties of the Sheriff II. General III. Stay of Judgments and Process IV. Issue of Process V. Attachment VI. Interpleader Summons VII. Sale VIII. Garnishee Proceedings IX. Judgment Summons X. Arrest and Imprisonment XI. Other Process XII. Form
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- Labour ActAn Act to repeal and replace the Labour Code Act and consolidate the law relating to labour [1 st August 1971]
- Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board ActAn Act to establish the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board with responsibility, among other things, to manage, maintain and develop the Complex.
- Lagos Port Operations (Special Provisions) ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Lagos Port Operations Committee to supervise and co-ordinate all operations at Lagos Port.
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of a teaching hospital for the University of Lagos and of a management board for the hospital.
- Land Use ActSections: Vesting of land in the state · Control and management of land advisory bodies · Designation of urban areas · Applicable law for the interim management of land · Powers of the Governors in relation to land · Powers of Local Government in relation to land not in urban areas
- Land Use Act (Validation of Certain Laws, Etc.) ActAn Act to regularise the issuance of regulations by State Governments pursuant to the Land Use Act.
- Lands (Title Vesting, Etc.) ActAn Act to provide among other things, for the vesting of the title of all land within the 100 metres limit of the 1967 shore line and all land reclaimed near the lagoon, sea or ocean in or bordering Nigeria exclusively in the Federal Government of Nigeria.
- Law Officers ActAn Act to provide that the State Legal Advisers be entitled to practise in the courts of Nigeria.
- Legal Aid Act, 2011ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LEGAL AID COUNCIL Establishment of Legal Aid Council. 1. (1)There is established the Legal Aid Council (in this Act referred to as "the Council"). (2) The Council shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
- Legal Education (Consolidation, Etc.) ActAn Act to re-enact the Legal Education Act 1962 as amended up to date and to introduce new provisions relative to the composition of the Council of Legal Education and the appointment of the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School.
- Legal Practitioners ActAn Act to re-enact the Legal Practitioners Act 1962 as amended up to date.
- Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) ActAn Act to declare and define certain powers, privileges and immunities of the Legis- lative Houses established under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nige- ria and of the members of such Legislative Houses;
- Librarians (Registration, etc.) Council of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Librarians (Registration, etc.) Council of Nigeria for the registration of librarians and to make provisions for the practice of the profes- sion and for matters connected therewith.
- Live Fish (Control of Importation) ActAn Act to regulate the importation of live fish;
- Loan ActAn Act to authorise the raising outside Nigeria of a loan or loans not exceeding eighty million naira for purposes in connection with the Economic Programmes and Development Programmes of the Government of the Federation and of other governments in Nigeria and with certain statutory corporations, an
- Local Loans (Registered Stock and Securities) ActAn Act to make provision for the creation and issue of registered stock, Government promissory notes and bearer bonds for the purpose of raising loans in Nigeria.
30 Acts
- Maintenance Orders ActAn Act to facilitate the enforcement in Nigeria of maintenance orders made in England or Ireland and vice versa.
- Marine Insurance ActAn Act to provide for marine insurance and to prohibit gambling on loss by maritime perils.
- Maritime Academy of Nigeria ActSections: (i) such other educational units or departments or variations of the above as may, · Co mmit tees · Appointment of the Rector · Appointment of other staff of the Academy · Pensions. Financial provisions · Establishment of fund of the Academy
- Maritime Operations Co-ordinating Board ActEstablishment of the Maritime Operations Co-ordinating Board. Composition of the Board. Functions of the Board. Proceedings. Committees. Financial provisions. Secretary and other staff. Pensions. Annual report. Interpretation. Short title. MARITIME OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATING BOARD ACT An A ct to estab
- Marketing (Breast-milk Substitutes) ActAn Act to provide for the control of the importation, sale, advertisement, distribu- tion, or offer as sample or gift of breast-milk substitutes or infant formula t o members of the public.
- Marriage ActAn Act to make provisions for the celebration of marriages.
- Marriages (Validation) ActAn Act to validate certain marriages celebrated in the Western, Eastern and Northern States of Nigeria between 1st January 1954 and the commencement of this Act, which were considered to be of doubtful validity.
- Matrimonial Causes ActAn Act to make provisions for matrimonial causes.
- Medical and Dental Practitioners ActAn Act to establish the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria for the registration of medical practitioners and dental surgeons and to provide for a Disciplinary Tribunal for the discipline of members.
- Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, repeal the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology Act, Cap. 114 Laws of the Federa- tion of Nigeria 2004;
- Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board and to make incidental provisions therefor.
- Merchandise Marks ActShort title. Interpretation. (1) Offences as to trade marks and trade descriptions. (2) Selling goods to which false trade marks or descriptions applied. Forging trade mark. Applying mark or description. Exemption of certain persons employed in ordinary course of business. Application of the Act to
- Merchant Shipping Act 2007Sections: Administration of Act and delegation of powers · Agency for Maritime Safety Administration · Returns as to merchant shipping, etc., to the Minister · Appointment of officers · [Repealed by Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act] · Need to show colours
- Mines and Quarries (Control of Buildings, etc.) ActAn Act to make provisions for the control of buildings or other structure used in connection with mines or quarries .
- Ministers’ Statutory Powers and Duties (Miscellaneous Provisions) ActAn Act to provide for the transfer of statutory powers and duties to Minist ers, and to make misce l laneous provisions for the manner of exercise and signification of such functions.
- Ministry of Finance Incorporated ActAn Act to make new provision for the corporation sole known as the Ministr y of Finance Incorporated , and for matters relating thereto.
- Minor Offences (Miscellaneous Provisions) ActAn Act to abolish wandering as an offence and to provide that a simple offence shall not attract detention.
- Miscellaneous Offences ActAn Act to create a number of miscellaneous offences with stiff penalties and for the trial of such offenders.
- Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022An Act to repeal the money laundering (prohibition) Act, no. 11, 2011 and enact the money laundering (prevention and prohibition) Act, 2022 to provide comprehensive legal and institutional framework for the prevention and prohibition of money laundering in Nigeria, establish the special control unit
- Money Laundering (Prohibition) (Amendment) Act, 2012An Act to amend the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act No. 11, 2011 to expand the scope of money laundering offences and enhance customer due diligence measures;
- Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011An Act to repeal the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2004 and enact the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011;
- Monitoring of Revenue Alloca Tion to Local Governments ActAn Act to provide for the monitoring of Revenue Allocation to Local Government Councils from the Federation Account;
- Mortgage Institutions (Amendment) Act, 2016Explanatory Memorandum: This Act amends the Mortgage Institutions Act
- Mortgage Institutions ActAn Act to make provisions for establishment and licensing of mortgage institutions to grant loans and advance to individuals for the purchase or construction of a dwelling house;
- Motor Spirit (Returns) ActAn Act to make provision for making returns of motor spirit imported into Nigeria for purposes incidental to the allocation of revenue derived from customs import duties on the said spirit, and for purposes connected therewith.
- Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) ActAn Act to prohibit the tinting or treating in any other way any glass fitted in a mo- tor vehicle so as to render persons in the vehicle obscure or invisible.
- Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) ActAn Act to make provision against third party risks arising out of the use of motor vehicles.
- Motor Vehicles (Third Party Liability Insurance) (ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme) ActAn Act to make provisions for the participation by Nigeria in the ECOW AS Brown Card Scheme.
- Mutual Assistance In Criminal Matters Within the Commonwealth (Enactment and Enforcement) ActAn Act to make legislative provisions to give the force of law to the Scheme for Mu- tual Assistance in Criminal Matters within the Commonwealth.
- The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria Act 2003An Act to establish the medical laboratory science council of Nigeria, repeal the institute of medical laboratory technology, Act cap. 186 laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990, and for related matters [26 june, 2003] the medical laboratory science council of Nigeria Act
201 Acts
- National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control ActAn Act to establish the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control with the functions, among others, to regulate and control the importation, exportation, manufacture, advertisement, distribution, sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals.
- National Agency for Population Programmes and Development ActAn Act to establish the National Agency for Population Programmes and Develop- ment to ensure successful implementation of the National Policy on Population at all levels in accordance with set goals and objectives.
- National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Agency for Science and En- gineering Infrastructure and for matters connected therewith.
- National Agricultural Development Fund (Establishment) Act, 2022FREEThere is established the National Agricultural Development Fund (in this Act referred to as “the Fund”). 2 The Fund shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may - a sue and be sued in its corporate name; and b hold and dispose its property whether movable or immovabl
- National Agricultural Land Development Authority ActAn Act to establish a National Agricultural Land Development Authority to pro- vide, among other things, strategic public support for land development.
- National Agricultural Seeds ActAn Act to establish the National Agricultural Seeds Council and for matters con nected therewith.
- National Anthem Act, 202411 Sections: National Anthem Schedule · A national symbol and sign of authority · Mandatory performance or singing of the National Anthem · Prohibition of alteration of lyrics · Composure when the National Anthem is performed or sung · Standard and official recording
- National Archives ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of a National Archives for the permanent custody, care and control of all archives of the Federal Government and for mat- ters connected therewith.
- National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Act, 2022Sections: Objectives · Establishment of the National Assembly Trust Fund · Sources of the Revenue of the Trust · Purposes of the Trust Fund · Functions of the Trust Fund · Establishment of the Trust Fund Board of Trustees
- National Assembly Service Commission ActAn Act to repeal the National Assembly Service Commission Act and provide for the establishment of a new Commission;
- National Assembly Service Pensions Board (Establishment) Act, 2023There is established the National Assembly Sen ice Pensions Board (in this Act referred to as “the Board”) charged with the responsibility of managing payments of pensions and gratuities to all personnel of the Service. Establishment of the National Assembly Service Pension Board. SECTION 2 (1) The
- National Automotive Council ActAn Act to establish the National Automotive Council to, among other things, regu- larly study and review the automotive parts and components development indus- try in Nigeria.
- National Biotechnology Development Agency (Establishment) Act, 2022FREEThere is established the National Biotechnology Development Agency (in this Act referred to as “the Agency”). (2) The Agency – (a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name; and (c) may acquire, hold or dispose of any property, mov
- National Blood Service Commission Act, 2021There is established a National Blood Service Commission (in this Act referred to as “the Commission”) 2 The Commission shall- a be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; b may sue and be sued in its corporate name; and c may acquire, hold and dispose of any property for the p
- National Board for Technical Education ActAn Act to establish the National Board for Technical Education as a body corporate to advise the Federal Government on all aspects of technical education which fall outside the scope of the universities and other matters ancillary thereto.
- National Boundary Commission (Establishment) ActAn Act to repeal the National Boundary Commission, Act, Cap. 238, L.F.N., 1990 and among other things, to establish a new National Boundary Commission charged with more powers and functions;
- National Broadcasting Commission (Amendment) Act- The National Broadcasting Commission Decree 1992 (in this Decree referred to as 'the principal Decree") is amended as set out in this Decree. (2) Section 2 of the principal Decree is amended in subsection (1) – (a) by substituting for paragraph (b) the following new paragraph (b) – "(b) receiving,
- National Broadcasting Commission ActThere is hereby established a Commission to be known as the National Broadcasting, Commission (in this Decree referred to as the Commission) which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name. 2. (1) The Commission shall have res
- National Business and Technical Examinations Board ActAn Act to establish the National Business and Technical Examinations Board to have responsibility for the general control of the conduct of technical and busi- ness examinations hitherto conducted by the Royal Society of Arts of London City and Guilds of London and the West African Examinations Coun
- National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation ActAn Act to establish the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation, amongst others, to accelerate agricultural mechanisation in Nigeria, utilising mechanisa- tion in Nigeria, utilising local materials, skills and facilities and matters con- nected therewith.
- National Centre for Economic Management and Administration ActAn Act to establish the Centre for Economic Management and Administration to serve primarily, as a training centre for economic planners, budget and project officers at the Federal, State and local government levels and other matters an- cillary thereto.
- National Centre for Women Development ActAn Act to establish the National Centre for Women Development for the general purpose of designing developmental programmes and activities for the advance- ment of women in Nigeria.
- National Civic Registration Act 1979An Act to introduce a system of national civic registration for all Nigerians and to specify the procedure and requirements for such registration.
- National Commission For Almajiri and Out-Of-School Children Education Act, 2023FREEThere is established the National Commission for Almajiri and Out of School Children Education (in this Act referred to as “the Commission”) which shall have the functions assigned to it by this Act. (2) The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue
- National Commission For Colleges of Education Act, 2022FREEThere is established the National Commission for Colleges of Education (in this Act referred to as “The Commission”) which – (a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; and (b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name. Establishment of the National Commission for Coll
- National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Education ActAn Act to establish the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non- Formal Education and to provide for matters connected therewith.
- National Commission for Museums and Monuments ActAn Act to provi de for the dissolution of both the Anti quities Commission and the FederalDe partment of Anti quities and to create aNational Commission for Mu- seums andMonuments therefrom and other mattersancillary thereto.
- National Commission for Nomadic Education ActAn Act to establish the National Commission for Nomadic Education which will, amongst other things, establish, manage and maintain primary schools for no- madic children.
- National Commission for Refugees, etc. ActAn Act to establish the National Commission for Refugees for safeguarding the in- terest and treatment of persons who are seeking to become refugees in Nigeria or persons seeking political asylum in Nigeria and other matters incidental thereto.
- National Commission For Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons Act, 2022The objectives of this Act shall be to – (a) safeguard the interest of persons of concern in Nigeria by ensuring that the sanctity of human persons is protected; and (b) implement the – (i) United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, 1951, (ii) Protocol Relating to the Status of Re
- National Commission for Rehabilitation Act 1969An Act to establish the National Commission for Rehabilitation and to provide for other matters in connection therewith.
- National Commission for Women ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Commission for Women and for matters connected therewith.
- National Committee on Geographical Names ActAn Act to establish a National Committee on Geographical Names, with duties among others of standardising procedure for naming or renaming of geographi- cal features;
- National Council for Arts and Culture ActAn Act to establish the National Council for Arts and Culture to be vested with re- sponsibility to assist the Federal Government in the planning, co-ordination and encouragement of arts and cultural activities in the country and other related matters.
- National Council of Nigerian Vision (Establishment, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the National Council of Nigerian Vision for the purpose of effec- tive and consistent dissemination of ideas about the objectives and strategies of all the components of the Vision 2010 Programmes and for the effective imple- mentation of the Vision Report.
- National Crop Varieties and Livestock Breeds (Registration, etc.) ActAn Act to introduce a register for the certification, registration and release of national crop varieties and livestock breeds and other matters related thereto.
- National Directorate of Employment ActAn Act to establish the National Directorate of Employment and to charge it with the responsibility of designing and implementing programmes to combat unem- ployment.
- National Drug Formulary and Essential Drugs List ActAn Act to prescribe a National Drug Formulary and Essential Drugs List and to prohibit importation into and manufacture in Nigeria of any drug not in the List.
- National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ActAn Act to establish the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to enforce laws against the cultivation, processing, sale, trafficking and use of hard drugs and to empower the Agency to investigate persons suspected to have dealings in drugs and other related matters.
- National Economic Intelligence Committee (Establishment, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the National Economic Intelligence Committee with responsibil- ity to analyse the annual budget, the monetary and fiscal measures and to moni- tor, assess and enforce all such fiscal measures, revenue targets and growth indi- ces of the Federal Government;
- National Economic Reconstruction Fund ActAn Act to establish the National Economic Reconstruction Fund, to correct, inade- quacies in the provision of medium to long-term financing to small and medium- scale industrial enterprises, provide medium and long-term credit to commercial banks for on-lending and for matters connected therewith.
- National Emergency Management Agency (Establishment-Etc) ActAn Act to establish a National Emergency Management Agency and a State Emergency Management Committee for each State in the Federation;
- National Endowment for the Arts ActAn Act to provide for National Endowment for the Arts.
- National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007An Act to provide for the establishment of the National environmental standards and regulations enforcement agency charged with responsibility for the protection and development of the environment in Nigeria;
- National Examinations Council (NECO) (Establishment) ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Examinations Council and to make comprehensive provisions for its due administration.
- National Eye Centre ActAn Act to establish the National Eye Centre at Kaduna for the prevention and cure of eye defects and diseases and to establish a Board to govern the Centre and an Academic Committee, to take charge of the Centre’s academic affairs.
- National Fertilizer Board ActAn Act to establish the National Fertilizer Board as a body corporate to be charged with responsibility for purchasing and distributing fertilizer to State Govern- ments, at such subsidised prices as may be determined by the Federal Govern- ment.
- National Film and Video Censors Board ActAn Act to, among other things, establish the National Film Video Censors Board to regulate the censorship and public exhibition of films and video works and mat- ters connected therewith.
- National Gallery of Art ActAn Act to establish the National Gallery of Arts to serve as a repository for artistic creations and to promote research, education and appreciation in art and works of art and for matters connected therewith.
- National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (Nahcon)An Act to repeal the Nigerian Pilgrims Commission Act Cap. 321, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990 and establish the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to be charged with the responsibility of licensing, regulating, performing over-sight, and undertaking supervisory functions over agencies and
- National Health Insurance Authority Act, 2022There is established the National Health Insurance Authority (in this Act referred to as “the Authority”). (2) The Authority- (a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and an official seal; (b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name; (c) may, for the performance of its functions und
- National Health Insurance Scheme ActEstablishment, etc. of the National Health Insurance Scheme 1. (1) There is hereby established a scheme to be known as the National Health Insurance Scheme (in this Act referred to as "the Scheme") for the purpose of providing health insurance which shall entitle insured persons and their dependants
- National Honours ActAn Act to make provisions for the award of National honours by a warrant, issued by the President, for matters connected therewith.
- National Hospital for Women and Children, Abuja (Establishment, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the National Hospital for Women and Children, Abuja and for matters connected therewith.
- National Housing Fund ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Housing Fund and for matters connected therewith.
- National Human Rights Commission (Amendment) Act 2011An Act to amend the National Human Rights Commission Act Cap. N46 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to provide for, among other things, the independence in the conduct of the affairs of the Commission, the funds of the Commission to be a direct charge on the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the F
- National Human Rights Commission ActAn Act to establish the National Human Rights Commission, for the protection of human rights, dignity and freedoms.
- National Hydrographic Agency (Establishment) Act, 2021Sections: Establishment of the National Hydrographic Agency · The objectives of the Agency · Establishment of the Governing Council · Composition of the Council · Functions and powers of the Council · Tenure of office of members of the Council
- National Identity Management Commission ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of a National Identity Database and the National Identity Management Commission to be charged with the responsibilities for maintenance of the National Database, the registration of individuals, and the issuance of general Multi-purpose Identity Cards;
- National Industrial Court ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Industrial Court as a superior court of record;
- National Information Technology Development Agency ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Information Technology Development Agency;
- National Inland Waterways Authority ActAn Act to establish the National Inland Waterways Authority with responsibility, among other things, to improve and develop inland waterways for Navigation.
- National Institute for Cultural Orientation ActAn Act to establish the National Institute for Cultural Orientation with the objec- tive, among others, to serve as a focus for orientation in cultural matters for Nigerian Policy Makers.
- National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (Establishment) Act, 2022Sections: Objectives of the institute · Application · Establishment of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism · Functions of the Institute · Powers of the Institute · Establishment of the Governing Board
- National Institute for Labour Studles ActAn Act to establish the National Institute for Labour Studies and its governing Council, set out its functions and provide for the appointment of a Director who shall be in charge of the day-to-day running of the Institute and other matters ancillary thereto.
- National Institute for Nigerian Languages ActAn Act to establish the National Institute for Nigerian Languages with the responsibility to promote the study and use of Nigerian languages.
- National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies ActAn Act to establish the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, to serve as a center where representatives from all walks of the Nigerian national life could come together by way of workshops, seminars and other action-oriented courses, studies and conferences, to analyse and exchange v
- National Institute for Sports ActAn Act to provide f or the establishment of the National Institute for Sport s and for matters connec te d therewith.
- National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria to regulate and control the practice of the Marketing Profession;
- National Insurance Commission ActEstablishment, etc. of the National Insurance Commission and its Governing Board 1. (1)There is hereby established a body to be known as the National Insurance Commission (in this Decree referred to as "the Commission"). (2) The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a co
- National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria, set out its functions, regulates its management and provide for other matters ancillary thereto.
- National Judicial Institute (Amendment) Act, 2016AN Act to amend the National Judicial Institute Act, Cap. N55, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to specify the tenure of the office of the Administrator;
- National Judicial Institute ActAn Act to establish the National Judicial Institute.
- National Library ActAn Act to set up the National Library Board, charged with the responsibility of establishing and maintaining the National Library of Nigeria and to provide such services as in the opinion of the Board are usually provided by national libraries of the highest standing.
- National Lottery ActAn Act to provide for the National Lottery, establishment of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and the National Lottery Trust Fund;
- National Manpower Board ActAn Act to establish the National Manpower Board to, among other things, determine and advi se the Government on the nation’s manpower need s in all occup a tions.
- National Mathematical Centre ActAn Act to establish the National Mathematical Centre to, amongst other, train and develop a high level of personnel in mathematical sciences, create a resource center to serve national and international communities and provide for other matters ancillary thereto.
- National Medical College ActAn Act to establish a National Medical College to be charged with the responsibility of conducting examinations in the various specialised branches of medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology and dental surgery and other related matters.
- National Metallurgical Development Centre ActAn Act to establish the National Metallurgical Development Centre with responsibility for carrying out research into mineral ores produced in Nigeria and for matters connected therewith.
- National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act, 2011An Act to amend the National Minimum Wage Act Cap. N61 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to provide for a revised national minimum wage and;
- National Minimum Wage ActAn Act to prescribe a national minimum wage for workers and for other matters connected therewith.
- National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion ActAn Act to establish the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion to monitor, on a continuing basis, the transfer of foreign technology to Nigeria and to provide for other related matters.
- National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency;
- National Open University ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Open University and for its general administration;
- National Orientation Agency ActAn Act to establish the National Orientation Agency to, among other things, re-orientate and encourage Nigerians to take part actively and freely in discussions and decisions affecting their general and collective welfare and for matters connected therewith.
- National Park Service ActAn Act to establish the National Park Service to be responsible for the preservation, enhancement and protection of wild animals and plants and other vegetation in National Parks;
- National Planning Commission ActAn Act to establish the National Planning Commission to, among other things, determine and advise on policies that will best promote national unity and integration and sustain the Nigerian nation.
- National Population Commission ActAn Act to establish the National Population Commission as an independent and autonomous body to conduct regular censuses and also to provide for the composition of the Commission, tenure of office of members and other related matters.
- National Primary Health Care Development Agency ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and for matters connected therewith.
- National Productivity Centre ActAn Act to establish the National Productivity Centre, charged with the responsibility of promoting productivity, improvement and consciousness in all sectors of the economy and to provide for all other matters ancillary thereto.
- National Programme on Immunisation ActAn Act to establish the National Programme on Immunisation.
- National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission ActAn Act to establish the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission to, among other things, advise the Federal and State Governments on national income policy.
- National Secondary Education Commission, etc., ActAn Act to establish the National Secondary Education Commission with the responsibilities, among others, of prescribing minimum standards of secondary education throughout Nigeria, managing the National Secondary Education Fund;
- National Security Agencies ActAn Act to disband the Nigerian Security Organisation and to create three security agencies, charging each with the conduct of the relevant aspect of the national security and other related matters.
- National Senior Secondary Education Commission Act, 2023The objective of this Act is to set and enforce minimum standards, and provide Federal Government intervention or grants to enhance infrastructure for the overall development of senior secondary education in Nigeria. Objective SECTION 2 This Act shall apply for the purposes of providing grants for i
- National Shipping Policy Act 1987An Act to establish a National Maritime Authority, to, amongst other things, co-ordinate and implement Nigeria’s national shipping policy and matters incidental thereto.
- National Space Research and Development Agency Act, 2010An Act to establish the National Space Research and Development Agency;
- National Sports Commission Act, 202320 Sections: Establishment of the National Sports Commission · Membership of the Commission · Functions of the Commission · Powers of the Commission to enter into contracts, to hold property or invest · Powers of the Commission to borrow · Office of the Director-General and Secretary to the C
- National Steel Council ActAn Act to establish the National Steel Council to be responsible for the central planning of their on and steel industry, to provide for the ex ploration for iron ore and other related minerals and for other matters ancillary thereto .
- National Steel Raw Materials Exploration Agency ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Steel Raw Materials Exploration Agency and for matters connected therewith.
- National Sugar Development Council ActEstablishment of the National Sugar Development Council. Membership of the Council. Functions of the Council. Tenure of office of the chairman and members of the Council. Secretariat and other officers of the Council. Fund of the Council. Power to accept gifts. Power to borrow. Annual estimate and a
- National Teachers' Institute ActAn Act to establish the National Teachers' Institute to be managed by a National Teachers' Institute Council and to be responsible for the organisation and provision of programmes for the training, development, upgrading and certification of teachers and to provide for other matters related thereto.
- National Theatre and the National Troupe of Nigeria Board ActAn Act to establish the National Theatre and National Troupe of Nigeria Board with the objective, among others, to encourage the discovery and development of talents in the performing arts.
- National Universities Commission ActAn Act to set up the National Universities Commission as a body corporate charged with the responsibility of advising the Federal and State Governments of all aspects of university education and the general development of universities in Nigeria.
- National War College ActAn Act to establish the National War College to serve as a high level centre for senior military personnel and selected civilians and as a Centre for Peace, Research and Conflict Resolution.
- National Water Resources Institute ActAn Act to establish the National Water Resources Inst i tute for the promotion and development of training programmes and courses in water resources and to ad- vise the Government on water resources training needs and priori t ies and ot her matters ancillary thereto.
- National Youth Service Corps ActAn Act to establish the National Youth Service Corps, specify the objectives of the Corps and the conditions of service for corp members under the Corps.
- News Agency of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the News Agency of Nigeria for obtaining news from all sources, both within and outside Nigeria and to supply same to the subscribers of the Agency for a fee;
- Niger-Delta Development Commission (Establishment, Etc.) ActAn Act to provide for the repeal of the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Commission Act 1998, and among other things, establish a new Commission with a re- organised management and administrative structure for more effectiveness;
- Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission ActAn Act to re-organise the role of the Federal Government in the co-ordination of Christian pilgrim matters, the consequential repeal of the Nigerian Pilgrims Act, 1989 and to establish a National Pilgrim Commission that will license, regulate, perform oversight and supervisory functions over other b
- Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023281 Sections: Establishment of Nigeria Customs Service · The Service · Scope and application · Functions of the Service · Powers of the Service · Customs officers to have power of police officers
- Nigeria Data Protection Act, 202367 Sections: Objectives · Application · Exemption of application · Establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission · Functions of the Commission · Powers of the Commission
- Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act 2006An Act to repeal the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act 1988 and to enact the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act, 2006;
- Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act, 2023Sections: Establishment of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation · Public policy objectives · Functions of the Corporation · Powers of the Corporation · Prohibition against proliferation of deposit insurance schemes · Offices of the Corporation
- Nigeria Export Processing Zones ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones and for matters connected therewith .
- Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and for related matters.
- Nigeria LNG (Fiscal Incentives, Guarantees and Assurances) ActAn Act to confer pioneer status on the Nigeria LNG Limited and to exempt the company from certain taxes, customs duties, other levies and the provisions of the Pre-Shipment Inspection of Imports Act and to provide for the guarantees and assurances by the Federal Government to the company and its sha
- Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021An Act to establish the Nigeria Police Academy for the training of police officers and the award of degrees, diplomas and certificates;
- Nigeria Police Act, 2020The objective of this Act is to provide for a more efficient and effective police service that is based on the principles of: a accountability and transparency; b protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; and c partnership with other security agencies. General objective. SECTION 2 The spe
- Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025An Act to repeal the Federal inland revenue service (establishment) Act, no.13, 2007 and enact the Nigeria revenue service (establishment) Act, 2025 to establish the Nigeria revenue service, charged with powers of assessment, collection of, and accounting for revenue accruable to the government of t
- Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (Amendment) Act, 2007An Act to amend the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, 2003 in order to enhance its capacity to provide protection, crisis resolution and security to public infrastructures and related matters.
- Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ActAn Act to establish the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps;
- Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund and a Management Board to administer the Fund;
- Nigeria Startup Act, 2022An Act to establish the National council for digital innovation and entrepreneurship, provide for the creation and development of an enabling environment for technology-enabled startups in Nigeria;
- Nigeria Tax Act, 2025An Act to repeal the capital gains tax Act, the casino Act, the companies income tax Act, the deep offshore and inland basin production sharing contracts Act, the industrial development (income tax relief) Act, income tax (authorised communications) Act, personal income tax Act, stamp duties Act, va
- Nigerian Accounting Standards Board ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of Nigerian Accounting Standards Board;
- Nigerian Airports Authority Act 1990An Act to establish the Nigerian Airports Authority as a statutory corporation with responsibility for the maintenance and development of Federal Government airports throughout Nigeria and other incidental matters.
- Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (Establishment, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency for the purpose, among others, of providing air transport services in Nigeria and generally se- curing the safety, efficiency and regularity of air navigation.
- Nigerian Army (Courts-martial) (Appeals) Rules of Court 1961Sections: Nigerian army (courts-martial) (appeals) rules of court · Where in accordance with section 137 of the Act, an appellant desires to present his case · (1) The Registrar, on receipt of a notice of appeal or of application for leave to appeal · (1) At any time after the Registrar ha
- Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission for the development of atomic energy and all matters relating to the peaceful use of atomic energy.
- Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry to provide capi tal for medium a nd long-term investments to indigenous bodies and person s en- gaged in industr y and commerce and for matters connected therewith.
- Nigerian Children's Trust Fund ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Children's Trust Fund and to set up a board of trustees to manage and administer the Fund for the provision of relief to Nigerian children in need and for matters connected therewith.
- Nigerian Civil Aviation ActAn Act to repeal the Civil Aviation Act Cap. 51 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990 as amended and to re‐enact the Civil Aviation Act to provide for the regulation of Civil Aviation, establishment of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority;
- Nigerian Co-operative Societies ActFREEAn Act to provide for the registration and operation of co-operative so c i eties throughout the Federation and for related purposes.
- Nigerian Coal Corporation ActSections: Preliminar y pr ov i s ions · Payable by the Government · Temporary incapacity or absence from Nigeria · M ee tings · Qu o rum · Person to preside
- Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Act, 2022FREEThere is established the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State (in this Act referred to as “the College”). (2) The College – (a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue or be sued in its corporate name; and (c) may own, hold or dispos
- Nigerian Communications ActAn Act to establish the National Frequency Management Council and the Universal Access Fund and to reform the Nigerian Communications Commission and repeal the Nigerian Communications Commission Act, 1992;
- Nigerian Communications Commission ActAn Act to establish the National Frequency Management Council and the Universal Access Fund and to reform the Nigerian Communications Commission and repeal the Nigerian Communications Commission Act 1992: and for related matters.
- Nigerian Council For Management Development Act, 2022There is established the Nigerian Council for Management Development (in this Act referred to as “the Council”). (2) The Council- (a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue or be sued in its corporate name; and (c) may acquire, hold or dispose of any prope
- Nigerian Council for Social Work (Establishment) Act, 2022An Act to establish the Nigerian Council for Social Work to regulate the practice of professional social work in Nigeria;
- Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers and for the transfer of all assets in custody of the Incorporated Association to the Council;
- Nigerian Customs Service Board ActFREEAn Act to establish the Nigerian Customs Service Board and for matters connected therewith.
- Nigerian Defence Academy ActAn Act to enable the Nigerian Defence Academy to continue to be a military institution, with power to award its own degrees in accordance with academic standards prescribed by the National Universities Commission and to make provision for other related matters.
- Nigerian Dock Labour Act 1999An Act to establish the Joint Dock Labour Industrial Council, to register dock workers and dock labour employers, and for other matters connected therewith.
- Nigerian Education Bank ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Education Bank to approve and disburse loans for educational purposes and for matters connected therewith.
- Nigerian Electricity Management Services Authority (NEMSA) Act, 2015ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AUTHORITY (NEMSA), ITS GOVERNING BOARD AND MANAGEMENT TEAM Establishment of the Authority 1- (1) There is hereby established an authority to be known as the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Authority (NEMSA), in this Act referred
- Nigerian Enterprises Promotion (Issue of Non-voting Equity Shares) Act 1989An Act to permit public companies quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange to issue, through the Exchange, non-voting paid-up shares for the subscription of persons whether citizens of Nigeria or not or whether resident in Nigeria or not, which shares are to be paid for in foreign currency.
- Nigerian Enterprises Promotion Act 1989An Act to re-enact the Nigerian Enterprises Promotion Act of 1977, dissolve the Board established thereby and to vest its powers in the Minister for Industries and to re-schedule all enterprises under one schedule.
- Nigerian Export Promotion Council ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Export Promotion Council to promote the development and diversification of Nigeria's export trade, assist in promoting the development of export oriented industries in Nigeria and other related matters.
- Nigerian Export-import Bank ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Export-Import Bank with power, among other things, to carryon the business of export credit guarantee and export credit insurance and for matters connected therewith.
- Nigerian Film Corporation Act- 2004An Act to establish the Nigerian Film Corporation to be charged with responsibility for the development of the film industry in Nigeria, produce films both for domestic consumption and for export and to encourage local talents by way of training, financial support and other related matters.
- Nigerian Football Association ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Football Association, as a body corporate and for matters connected therewith.
- Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (Establishment) Act 2006An Act to establish Nigerian geological survey agency;
- Nigerian Industrial Development Bank (Guarantee) ActAn Act to authorise the Federal Government to give guarantees in respect of proposed loans to the Nigerian Industrial Development Bank .
- Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies to be responsible, amongst other things, for the conduct of research into any branch of law with a view to applying the result in the interest of Nigeria, providing information, supervision, guidance and advice to post-graduate stu
- Nigerian Institute of Animal Science ActAn Act to regulate the profession of Animal Science and to make provisions for the establishment, functions and administration of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science;
- Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Act, 2023There is established the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (in this Act referred to as “the Institute”) which shall have the functions assigned to it by this (2) The Institute shall be a - (a) body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, and (b) center of excellence for the
- Nigerian Institute of Management ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Institute of Management;
- Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Practitioners ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Practitioners and to make provisions, amongst other things, for membership and the control of the profession of public relations and for matters connected therewith.
- Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology;
- Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research as an autonomous institution under a governing council and to confer on it, amongst other things, the functions of providing consultancy services to the Federal and State Governments in the field of economic and social develo
- Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology to, amongst other things, provide for full or part-time courses of instruction and training of middle cadre managers, technicians and technologists engaged in the operations, management and general development of the transport sector
- Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025The objectives of this Act are to - (a) regulate the insurance industry in order to develop the insurance sector ; and (b) protect the interest of policyholders, prospective policyholders and other stakeholders under insurance policies in ways that are consistent with the continued development of a
- Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, to encourage and promote investment in the Nigerian economy;
- Nigerian Law Reform Commission ActAn Act to set up a Law Reform Commission for Nigeria to undertake the progressive development and reform of substantive and procedural law applicable in Nigeria by way of codification, elimination of anomalous or obsolete laws and general simplification of the law in accordance with general directio
- Nigerian Law Reform Commission Act, 2022An Act to repeal the Nigerian Law Reform Commission Act, Cap. N118, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and enact the Nigerian Law Reform Commission Act, 2022 to provide for the establishment, composition, functions and powers of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission;
- Nigerian Legion ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Legion to cater for the welfare of ex-servicemen and persons who have distinguished themselves in the wars in which Nigeria has participated.
- Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act, 2007An Act to provide for the promotion of maritime safety and security, protection in the maritime environment, shipping registration and commercial shipping, maritime labour, the establishment of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety agency;
- Nigerian Maritime Labour ActAn Act to repeal the Nigerian Dock Labour Act No. 37 of 1999 and enact the Nigerian Labour Act, 2003.
- Nigerian Meteorological Agency (Establishment) Act, 2022An Act to establish the Nigerian Meteorological Agency for the provision of meteorological services, weather forecasting and climate monitoring in Nigeria;
- Nigerian Minerals and Mining ActAn Act to repeal the Minerals and Mining Act, No. 34 of 1999 and re-enact the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 for the purposes of regulating all aspects of the exploration and exploitation of solid minerals in Nigeria;
- Nigerian Mining Corporation ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Mining Corporation as a statutory corporation empowered to engage in prospecting for mining and refining minerals of various kinds occurring in Nigeria apart from coal and petroleum.
- Nigerian National Heroes Register ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigerian National Heroes Register in which shall be permanently inscribed the names of Nigerians, both living and dead, who deserve a place of honour in our national history.
- Nigerian National Merit Award ActAn Act to re-enact the Nigerian National Merit Award Act and to specify among other things, the privileges of the recipient of a Nigerian National Merit Award.
- Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (Projects) ActAn Act to empower the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to borrow money in any currency for the purposes of executing an approved project.
- Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation ActAn Act to dissolve the Nigerian National Oil Corporation and to establish the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation empowered to engage in all commercial activities relating to the Petroleum industry and to enforce all regulatory measures relating to the general control of the Petroleum sector thr
- Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act, 2010An Act to provide for the development of Nigerian content in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, Nigerian content plan supervision coordination, monitoring and implementation of Nigerian content;
- Nigerian Pilgrims Commission Act 1989An Act to repeal the Nigerian Pilgrims Board Act and establish the Nigerian Pilgrims Commission with responsibility for the general welfare of muslims who undertake pilgrimages.
- Nigerian Ports Authority ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Ports Authority with the functions of providing and operating necessary facilities in ports and maintaining, improving and regulating the use of the ports;
- Nigerian Postal Service ActAn Act to provide for the Nigerian Postal Service and for matters connected there-with.
- Nigerian Press Council ActSections: Approval of qualifications and institutions · Relationship with training institutions · Certification of experience · Power of the Council to publ
- Nigerian Railway Corporation ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of a corporation to be known as the Nigerian Railway Corporation, for the transfer to the Corporation of the railway undertaking of the Government of the Federation, for the functions of the Corporation, and for purposes connected therewith.
- Nigerian Red Cross Society ActAn Act to incorporate the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
- Nigerian Reinsurance Corporation ActAn Act to set up the Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation to undertake reinsurance business within and outside Nigeria and matters related thereto.
- Nigerian Research Institutes ActAn Act to establish research institutes in respect of cocoa, coffee, cola, oil palm, rubber and trypanosomiasis;
- Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (Establishment) Act, 2022An Act to establish the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau for the prevention, regulation and administration of safety investigation of transportation occurrences in Nigeria;
- Nigerian Shippers’ Council ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Shippers’ Council to provide a forum for the protection of the interest of shippers in matters affecting the shipment of importsand exports to and from Nigeria and to advise the Federal Government on sundry matters related thereto.
- Nigerian Steel Development Authority ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Steel Development Authority as a statutory corporation to be responsible for establishing, developing and operating a Nigerian iron and steel industry, and other matters ancillary thereto.
- Nigerian Television Authority ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Television Authority to be charged with the responsibility for the provision of television broadcasting in Nigeria and other matter related thereto.
- Nigerian Tourism Development Authority Act, 2022An Act to repeal the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Act, Cap. N137, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, establish the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority and for related matters.
- Nigerian Toursim Development Corporation ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation and for matters connected therewith.
- Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning ActPlan preparation and administration A: Types and levels of Physical Development Plans SECTION 1. Types of plans. 2. Responsibilities of the Federal Government. B: Administration Responsibilities of State Government. Responsibilities of local government. C: Execution Establishment of certain bodies.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University ActAn Act to provide for the take-over of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University by the Federal Government.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital ActAn Act to rename the Anambra State University of Technology Teaching Hospital Management Board as the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Hospital.
- North-West Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024There is established the North-West Development Commission (in this Act referred to as “the Commission”). (2) The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue or be sued in its corporate name. (3) The headquarters of the Commission shall be located in
- Notaries Public ActAn Act to provide for the appointment of notaries public, and their registration and to regulate the duties of the office of Notary Public.
- Notaries Public Act, 2023An Act to repeal the Notaries Public Act, Cap. N141, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and enact the Notaries Public Act, 2023 to make comprehensive provisions for the appointment, regulation, functions and duties of Notaries Public in Nigeria;
- Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection ActAn Act to establish the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority whose functions shall include the control and regulation of the use of radioactive substances, material, equipment, emitting and generating ionising radiation.
- Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, Etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria for the registration of nurses and midwives in Nigeria and State Nursing and Midwifery Committees and to provide for the discipline of nurses and midwives and other ancillary matters.
- The Nigerian Institute of Management (Establishment) Act 2003An Act to establish the Nigerian institute of management;
- The Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology Act. 2003An Act to establish the Nigerian institute of science laboratory technology and charged with the responsibility, among other things, of advancing science laboratory technology profession ;
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- Oaths (Amendment) Act, 2016The Oaths Act Cap. 01, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (in this Act referred to as "the Principal Act") is amended as set out in this Act. Amendment of section 10 2. Section 10 (1) of the Principal Act is amended by substituting for the words, "and any judge of the Federal High Court", in li
- Oaths ActAn Act to consolidate and amend the law as to oaths and affirmations.
- Obafemi Awolowo University (Transitional Provisions) ActAn Act to effect a take-over of Obafemi Awolowo University by the Federal Gov- ernment, to establish a Provisional Council as an interim governing body of the University and for matters connected therewith.
- Off-shore Oil Revenues (Registration of Grants) ActAn Act to make provisions for all instruments relating to any lease, licence, permit or right issued or granted to any person in connection with the petroleum indus- try in Nigeria to continue to be registrable in the States which are contiguous to the territorial waters and the continental shelf of
- Official Secrets ActProtection of official information, etc. Protection of defence establishments, etc. Restrictions on photography, etc., during periods of emergency. Control of mail forwarding agencies, etc. Power to require information as to offences under this Act. Search warrants. Penalties and legal proceedings.
- Oil and Gas Export Free Zone ActSections: Designation and establishment of the Oil and Gas Export Free Zone · (1) The Board shall meet not less than four times in each year and, subject thereto, the · Committees · Mi sce llan eo us · Board by the chairman and the Managing Director or any person authorised generally or sp
- Oil In Navigable Waters ActAn Act to implement the terms of the International Convention for the Preventionof Pollution of the Sea by Oil 1954 to 1962 and to make provisions for such prevention in the navigable waters of Nigeria.
- Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission Act 1998There is hereby established for the Commission a Governing Board (in this Act referred 3. (b) be persons of proven integrity and ability. 4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of this Act, a person shall cease to hold 5. (d) he is guilty of a serious misconduct in relation to his duties
- Oil Pipelines ActPre l iminary SECTION 1. Short title and extent. Interpretation. Power to grant permit to survey and oil pipeline licence. PART II Permi t to surv ey Permit to survey. Effect of permit to survey. Notice before entry, damage, compensation, etc. PART III Oil pipeline licence PART IV Co mp e n sa t io
- Oil Terminal Dues ActAn Act to provide for the levying and payment of terminal dues on any ship evacuating oil at any terminal in any port in Nigeria;
- Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (Registration, etc.) ActSections: Establishment of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria · Dent, on the recommendation of the Minister · May, with the approval of the Minister, determine · Cluding pensions), allowances or expenses to any employee of the Board or any other · Com m
- Orthopedic Hospitals Management Board ActSections: Minister · The provisions of this Act · Co mmitt ees · Remuneration · Mi sce ll a n eous · So executed
- Oso Condensate Project ActAn Act to authorise the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to borrow mone y in any currency for the carrying out of the Oso Conden s ate Project and for other matter s connected therewith.
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- Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) ActAn Act to creat e, among other things , certain offences and their punishment , in re – spect of passports.
- Patents and Designs ActAn Act to make comprehensive provisions for the registration and proprietorship of Patents and Designs in Nigeria and other matter ancillary thereto.
- Penal Code (Northern States) Federal Provisions ActAn Act to supplement the Penal Code of the Northern States in respect of matters within the exclusive legislative competence of the National Assembly, and for purposes ancillary thereto.
- Penal Code ActAn Act to establish a Penal Code for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
- Pension Reform Act, 2014An Act to repeal the Pension Reform Act No. 2, 2004 and enact the Pension Reform Act, 2014 to make provision for the uniform contributory pension scheme for public commencement and private sectors in Nigeria ;
- Pension Rights of Judges ActAn Act to provide for the retirement benefits of Judges.
- Pensions (Transfer of Responsibility) (United Kingdom Agreement) ActSCHEDULE Agreement between the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning public officer s’ pensions ARTICLE 1 Interpretation ARTICLE 2 Assumption of responsibility by the Government of the United Kingdom AR
- People’s Bank of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the People’s Bank of Nigeria to provide basic credit to under- privileged Nigerians and to make provision for related matters.
- Personal Income Tax ActAn Act to impose income tax on individuals, communities and families and on executors and trustees;
- Pest Control of Produce (Special Powers) ActAn Act to provide for the inspection of produce for pests before export at all sea and airports in Nigeria and other matters ancillary thereto .
- Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund ActAn Act to establish a Special Petroleum Trust Fund into which shall be paid all monies accruing from the sale price of petroleum products;
- Petroleum ActAn Act to provide for the exploration of petroleum from the territorial waters and the continental shelf of Nigeria and to vest the ownership of, and all on-shore and off-shore revenue from petroleum resources derivable therefrom in the Federal Government and for all other matters incidental thereto
- Petroleum Control Act 1967An Act to empower the Minister charged with responsibility for petroleum to conrtrol and regulate activities of petroleum companies on petroleum and petroleum products.
- Petroleum Equalisation Fund (Management Board, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Petroleum Equalisation Fund which is to be applied fo r the reimbursement of petroleum marketing companies for any losses suffered by them arising from the sale of petroleum products at uniform prices throughout Nigeria and a Management Board to manage the affairs of the Fund
- Petroleum Production and Distribution (Anti-sabotage) ActAn Act to create offence of s abotage in respect of production and distributio n o f petroleum products.
- Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (Establishment, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency;
- Petroleum Profits Tax ActAn Act to impose a tax upon profits from the winning of Petroleum in Nigeria, to provide for the assessment and collection thereof and for purposes connected therewith.
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund ActAn Act to repeal the Gulf Oil Company Training Fund ( Administration ) Act 1964 ;
- Petroleum Training Institute ActAn Act to establish the Petroleum Training Institute to provide courses of instruction, training and research in petroleum technology and to produce technicians and other s killed personnel required t o run the petroleum indu s try.
- Pharmacists Council of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria to regulate members of the profession and for matters connec t ed therewith.
- Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2022There is established the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Council”). (2) The Council – (a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue or be sued in its corporate name; and (c) may acquire, hold or dispose of any property, movable or immov
- Piers ActAn Act to regularise the legal position of existing piers and control the er ection of new piers .
- Plant Variety Protection Act, 2021The objectives of this Act are to: (a) promote increased staple crop productivity for smallholder farmers in Nigeria and encourage investment in plant breeding and crop variety development; (b) promote increased mutual accountability in the seed sector; and (c) protect new varieties of plants. Objec
- Police Act (Repealed by Nigeria Police Act, 2020)An Act to make provision for the organisation, discipline, powers and duties of the police, the special constabulary and the traffic wardens.
- Pools Betting and Casino Gaming (Prohibition) Act 1979An Act to prohibit the establishment, lincensing and the combined operation of any pools betting and casino gaming undertaking in Nigeria;
- Population Activities Fund ActAn Act to establish the Population Activities Fund to provide grants to Federal and State Government agencies, local governments and non-governmental organisa- tions for population related projects and for matters connected therewith.
- Ports (Related Offences, etc.) ActAn Act to create offences related to unauthorised entry and carrying on of illegal transactions within any of the ports and to extend jurisdiction of the Chief Magis- trate Courts to the trial of the offences created by the Act.
- Posts and Telecommunications Proceedings ActAn Act to authorise an investigation officer in the Ministry of Communications to conduct criminal prosecutions and civil proceedings in respect of matters relat- ing to posts and telecommunications whether under the Criminal Code or any other enactment in the High Court.
- Pre-shipment Inspection of Exports ActAn Act to make provision for the inspection of goods in Nigeria prior to their ship- ment to a place outside Nigeria.
- Pre-shipment Inspection of Imports ActAn Act to provide for pre-shipment inspection of imports and for matters connected therewith.
- Prevention of Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2016An Act to amend the Prevention of Crimes Act, P27, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 by increasing the prescribed penalties and for related matters.
- Prevention of Crimes ActSections: Short title · Interpretation · Persons twice convicted may be subjected to police supervision · President may remit requirements of section · 5. Penalty for harbouring thieves, etc
- Price Control ActAn Act to re-enact the Price Control Act, prescribe stiffer penalties and to make better provisions for the implementation of the scheme.
- Prisons ActAn Act to make comprehensive provisions for the administration of prisons in Nigeria and other matters ancillary thereto.
- Private Guard Companies ActAn Act to regulate and provide for the licensing of private guard companies which must be wholly owned by Nigerians and other matters ancillary thereto.
- Probates (Re-Sealing) ActAn Act to make provisions for the re-sealing of pro bates and letters of administra- tion issued and sealed in the High Court of a State by the High Court of another State and to make similar provisions relating to Commonwealth countries.
- Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022An Act to provide for an effective legal and institutional framework for the recovery and management of the proceeds of crime, benefits derived therein, instrumentality of unlawful activities, and unclaimed properties reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime;
- Produce (Enforcement of Export Standards) ActAn Act to make provision for the inspection of commodities for export from Nigeria at ports of shipment, for the purpose of enforcement of grades and standards of quality in respect of such commodities, and for matters incidental to the execu- tion of the powers conferred by this Act.
- Professional Bodies (Special Provisions) ActAn Act to vest in the Federal Government the power 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 down the conditions of such practice.
- Psychiatric Hospitals Management Board ActAn Act to establish a Management Board for the running of psychiatric hospitals established by the Federal Government and to provide for their affiliation with teaching hospital mentioned in the Act.
- Public Accounts Committee ActAn Act to establish the Public Accounts Committee to examine the audited accounts of all offices and courts of the Federation and the Auditor-General’s report thereon and other detailed matters .
- Public Accounts Implementation Tribunal ActAn Act to establish the Public Accounts Implementation Tribunal among other things to recover from public officers, contractors or companies, government funds or property found by the Public Accounts Committee to have been mis- appropriated or to be due to the government of the Federation.
- Public Complaints Commission ActAn Act to establish the Public Complaints Commission with wide powers to inquire into complaints by members of the public concerning the administrative actionof any public authority and companies or their officials, and other matters ancillary thereto.
- Public Enterprises (Privatisation and Commercialisation) ActAn Act to provide for privatisation and commercialisation of certain public enter- prises and to establish the National Council on Privatisation and the Bureau of Public Enterprises;
- Public Enterprises Regulatory Commission ActAn Act to establish the Public Enterprises Regulatory Commission to regulate the activities of public enterprises and for matters connected therewith.
- Public Enterprises Regulatory Commission Act 1996An Act to establish the Public Enterprises Regulatory Commission to regulate the activities of public enterprises and for matters connected therewith.
- Public Holidays ActAn Act to repeal all the State Laws on public holidays and to make provisions for the whole of the Federation for public holidays and other related matters.
- Public Officers Protection ActAn Act to provide for the protection against actions of persons acting in the execution of public duties.
- Public Order ActAn Act to repeal all public order laws in the States of the Federation and to replace them with a Federal Act for the purpose of maintaining public order and to pro- hibit the formation of quasi-military organisations, regulate the use of uniforms and other matters ancillary thereto.
- Public Procurement ActAn Act to establish the National Council on Public Procurement and the Bureau of Public Procurement as the regulatory authorities responsible for the monitoring and oversight of public procurement, harmonizing the existing government policies and practices by regulating, setting standards and develo
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- Quantity Surveyors (Registration, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Quantity Surveyors’ Registration Board of Nigeria and to provide for the registration of Quantity Surveyors;
- Quarantine ActAn Act to provide for and regulate the imposition of quarantine and to make other provisions for preventing the introduction into and spread in Nigeria, and the transmission from Nigeria, of dangerous infectious diseases.
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- Radiographers (Registration, etc.) ActAn Act to establish a Board for the control and practice of the profession of radiography.
- Railway Loan (International Bank) ActAn Act to provide for the raising of a loan, from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development by the Government of the Federation for the benefit of the Nigerian Railway Corporation and for matters incidental thereto.
- Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act, 2022There is established the Raw Materials Research and Development Council of Nigeria (in this Act referred to as “the Council”). (2) The Council – (a) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal; (b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name; and (c) may acquire, hold or dispose of
- Recovery of Public Property (Special Provisions) ActAn Act to make provisions for the Investigation of the Assets of any Public Officer who is alleged to have been engaged in corrupt practices, unjust enrichment of himself or any other person who has abused his office or has in any way breached the Code of Conduct for Public Officers contained in the
- Regional Centre For International Commercial Arbitration ActAn Act to establish the Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration within the Asian-African region.
- Remuneration of Former Presidents and Heads of State (and Other Ancillary Matters) ActAn Act to provide, among other things, for the remuneration and perquisites of of- fice of former Heads of State and former Vice-Presidents of the Federal Republic of Nigeria .
- Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission ActAn Act to establish the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission with the functions, amongst others, of monitoring the accruals to and disbursement of revenue from the Federal Account and reviewing, from time to time, the revenue allocation formulae to ensure conformity with changing r
- Revolving Loans Fund for Industry ActAn Act to establish a fund to be known as the Revolving Loans Fund for Industry.
- River Basins Development Authorities ActAn Act to repeal the River Basins Development Authorities Act 1979 and establish the River Basins Development Authorities listed under the First Schedule to the Act.
- River Niger Transit ActAn Act to make provision for the passing of vessels and of goods in transit between the sea and places beyond Nigeria, via the River Niger or in the case of goods partly via the River Niger and partly by land.
- Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) ActAn Act to make comprehensive provisions for matters relating to armed robbery.
- Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous – Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) ActAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Fe deral Republic of Nigeria to the Rotter- dam Convention on the Prior Informe d Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.
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- Sales Tax Act 1986An Act to impose Sales Tax on certain Goods and Services.
- Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act, 2014An Act to prohibit a marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons of same sex, solemnization of same;
- Savings Bonds and Certificates ActAn Act to authorise the raising of loans in Nigeria by the issue of certain securities through the Post Office;
- School of Mines and Geological Studies (Establishment) Act, 2022Sections: Establishment of School of Mines and Geological Studies · Establishment of the Governing Council · Membership of the Council · Term of office of membership of the Council · Functions of the School · Powers of the Council
- School Year (Variation) ActAn Act to stipulate the school year for all schools and colleges other than a higher institution established by an enactment.
- Scientiflc and Industrial Research ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of scientific and industrial research insti- tutes and to make provision generally for the conduct of scientific and industrial research.
- Sea Fisheries ActAn Act to provide for the control, regulation and protection of sea fisheries in the territorial waters of Nigeria.
- Secured Transactions In Movable Assets Act, 2017An Act to provide for secured transactions, registration and regulation of security interest in movable assets;
- Sheda Science and Technology Complex ActAn Act to establish the Sheda Science and Technology Complex to carry out re- search and development activities in the field of technology and the operation of a nuclear research facility.
- Sheriffs and Civil Process ActAn Act to make provision for the appointment and duties of sheriffs, the enforcement of judgements and orders, and the service and execution of civil process of the Courts throughout Nigeria.
- Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development Agency to be charged with the responsibility for promoting and facilitating the Development Programmes in the Small and Medium Scale Industries sub-sectors and for connected purposes.
- Social Development ActAn Act to establish a Social Development division of the Ministry of Employment Labour and Productivity and to define its duties.
- South-East Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024There is established the South-East Development Commission (in this Act referred to as “the Commission”). (2) The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue or be sued in its corporate name. Establishment of South-East Development Commission. SECTION
- Stamp Duties ActSections: Short title · Interpretation · Charge of duties in Schedule · Stamping and collection of duties on corporate instruments · Manner of denoting duty. Appointment of commissioners · Commissioners of stamp duties
- Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act 2015An Act to repeal the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act, cap S9 Laws of theFederation of Nigeria, 2004 and enact the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act, 2015 for the purpose of providing additional functions for the organisation, increasingpenalty for violations;
- Statistics ActAn Act to authorise the taking of statistics from time to time and to provide for the collection, compilation, analysis and publication of statistical information, and to provide for other matters connected thereto.
- Statutory Corporations (Modifications, etc.) ActAn Act to effect a reconstitution of the board of the statutory corporations affected to redesignate the chief executive as managing director who shall be a full mem- ber but not the chairman of the board.
- Statutory Corporations Pensionable Officers (Retiring Age Limit) ActAn Act to provide for the retiring age of officers of statutory corporations subject to extension from year to year by the relevant authority.
- Statutory Corporations, etc. (Special Provisions) ActAn Act to make special provisions for certain statutory corporations listed therein.
- Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2023Sections: Students loans and access to higher education · Equal right to access the loans · Purpose of the loans · Requirements for the loans · Establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund · Functions of the Fund
- Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 202438 Sections: Establishment of the Nigerian Education Loans Fund · Objectives of the Fund · Functions of the Fund · Powers of the Fund · Appointment of asset managers and recovery agents · Establishment and responsibility of the Board of Directors
- Students’ Union Activities (Control and Regulation) ActAn Act to vest in university authorities the power to regulate the activities of stu- dents’ union and associations and to empower the Minister to suspend or expel any student.
- Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2022Sections: Issue and appropriation of N81 9,536,937,813 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for 2023 · Release of funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund · Virement · Interpretation
- Supreme Court (Additional Original Jurisdiction) ActAn Act to confer additional original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Nigeria;
- Supreme Court ActAn Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the Supreme Court.
- Survey Co-ordination ActAn Act to provide for the furnishing to the Director of Federal Surveys of information relating to survey work;
- Surveyors Registration Council of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Surveyors Registration Council of Nigeria for the registra- tion of surveyors and to provide extensively for the regulation of the practice of the profession.
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- Tafawa Balewa Square Management ActAn Act to revert and vest the management and control of the Tafawa Balewa Square in the Federal Government;
- Taxes and Levies (Approved List For Collection) ActResponsibility for collecting certain taxes and levies, etc. Assessment and collection of taxes. Offences. Interpretation. Citation. TAXES AND LEVIES (APPROVED LIST FOR COLLECTION) ACT [1998 No. 21] Responsibility for collecting certain taxes, and levies, etc. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained
- Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria charged with the duty of determining the standards of knowledge and skill to be attained by per- sons seeking to become registered as teachers and for matters connected there- with.
- Territorial Waters ActAn Act to determine the limits of the territorial waters of Nigeria and for other matters connected therewith.
- Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022An Act to provide for effective, unified and comprehensive legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the detection, prevention, prohibition, prosecution and punishment of acts of terrorism, terrorism financing, proliferation and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in N
- Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2013An Act to amend the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 by providing for extra-territorial application of the Act and strengthening of terrorist financing offences;
- Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011An Act to make provisions for and about Offences Relating to Conduct Carried out or Purposes connected with Terrorism.
- Tobacco Smoking (Control) ActAn Act to provide for the control of smoking in certain places and advertisement of tobacco in Nigeria.
- Town Planners (Registration, etc.) ActAn Act to establish the Town Planners Registration Council for the registration of town planners and to provide extensively for the regulation of the profession of town planning.
- Trade (EEC Preferences under the Lome Convention) ActAn Act to implement the provisions of Protocol No.1 of the ACP-EEC Convention of Lome and to appoint the Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service, as the certifying authority in Nigeria for goods exported from Nigeria under the Convention.
- Trade (Generalised System of Preferences) ActAn Act to appoint the Nigerian Customs Service as the certifying authority in Nigeria in respect of goods exported from Nigeria and intended to benefit under the Generalised System of Preferences of the United Nations Conferences on Trade and Development.
- Trade Disputes (Essential Services) ActAn Act to empower the President to proscribe any trade union or association the members of which are employed in any essential service if such union or association has been engaged in industrial unrest or acts calculated to disrupt the smooth running of any essential service.
- Trade Disputes ActAn Act to make provisions for the settlement of trade disputes and other matters ancillary thereto.
- Trade Malpractices (Miscellaneous Offences) ActAn Act to create certain offences relating to trade malpractices.
- Trade Marks ActAn Act to repeal the Trade Marks Act and make new provisions with respect to trade marks in place thereof and for connected purposes.
- Trade Union (Amendment) Act 2005An Act to amend the Trade Unions Act;
- Trade Unions (International Affiliation) ActAn Act to specify the international trade unions with which the Central Labour Organisation or any trade union may affiliate and provide penalties for contravention of its provisions.
- Trade Unions ActAn Act to make Provisions with respect to the formation, registration and organization of trade unions, federations of trade unions and the Central Labour Organization.
- Trafficking In Persons (Prohibition) Law Enforcement and Administration ActAn Act to establish the National Agency for the prohibition of traffic in persons and other related matters and to vest it with the responsibility to enforce laws against traffic in persons, investigate and prosecute persons suspected to be engaged in traffic in persons and to take charge and co-ord
- Transferred Officers and Pensions Liability, etc., ActAn Act to empower the Federal Civil Service Commission to transfer, subject to certain terms and conditions, any officer from the public service of a State to the public service of the Federation and to provide for the pension rights of transferred officers and other matters ancillary thereto.
- Treasury Bills ActAn Act to authorise the borrowing of money for the purposes of the Federation by the issue of treasury bills in Nigeria.
- Treasury Certificates ActAn Act to authorise the Central Bank to issue Treasury Certificates and matters ancillary thereto .
- Treaties (Making Procedure, Etc.) ActAn Act to provide, among other things, for treaty-making procedure and the designation of the Federal Ministry of Justice as the depository of all treaties entered into between the Federation and any other country .
- Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community Relating to the Pan-African Parliament (Accession and Ratification) ActAn Act to accede to and to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community relating to the Pan-African Parliament Protocol;
- Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Between the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Government of the Republic of South Africa (Ratification and Enforcement) ActAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Treaty between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of South Africa on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters;
- Treaty to Establish the African Union (Ratification and Enforcement) ActAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Treaty to establish the African Union;
- Tribunals of Inquiry ActAn Act to empower the President to constitute Tribunals of Inquiry and other matters ancillary thereto.
- Trustee Investments ActAn Act to facilitate the investment of trust and other funds in Nigeria in locally issued securities, and for purposes connected therewith.
19 Acts
- United Nations Convention On Carriage of Goods by Sea (Ratification and Enforcement) ActAn Act to enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Nations Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea;
- University College Hospital ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of a Teaching Hospital and for a Board of Management for the hospital.
- University of Abuja ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the University of Abuja.
- University of Benin (Transitional Provisions) ActAn Act to provide for the take-over by the Federal Government of the University of Benin, to dissolve the former Management Board of its Teaching Hospital, and to establish a Provisional Council as the overall governing body for the administration of the University and its University Teaching Hospit
- University of Benin Teaching Hospital Management Board ActAn Act to establish the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and a Management Board for the Teaching Hospital.
- University of Calabar ActAn Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of the University of Calabar;
- University of Ibadan ActAn Act to establish the University of Ibadan;
- University of Ilorin ActAn Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of the University of Ilorin and to make comprehensive provisions for its due administration.
- University of Jos ActAn Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of the University of Jos and to make comprehensive provisions for its due administration.
- University of Lagos ActAn Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of the University of Lagos and to make comprehensive provisions for its due administration.
- University of Maiduguri ActAn Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of the University of Maiduguri and to make comprehensive provisions for its due administration.
- University of Maritime Studies, Oron (Establishment) Act, 2022Sections: Establishment of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron · Objectives of the University · Constitution and principal officers of the University · Powers of the University · Functions of the Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor · Composition of the Council of the University
- University of Nigeria ActAn Act to provide for the take-over of the University of Nigeria from the former Eastern Nigeria by the Federal Government and to continue the administration of the institution.
- University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Management Board ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital and a Management Board for the Teaching Hospital.
- University of Port Harcourt ActAn Act to establish and incorporate the University of Port Harcourt and to make comprehensive provisions for its powers, functions and due administration.
- University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc.) ActAn Act to provide uniform administrative structure, composition and functions of the Management Board of all Teaching Hospitals controlled by the Federal Government.
- Urban Development Bank of Nigeria ActAn Act to establish the Urban Development Bank of Nigeria PLC.
- Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto ActAn Act to establish and incorporate the Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto and to make comprehensive provisions for its functions, powers and due administration.
- Utilities Charges Commission ActAn Act to establish the Utilities Charges Commission and for matters connected therewith.
7 Acts
- Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act 2007An Act to amend to Value Added No, 102, 1993 and for related matters.
- Value Added Tax ActAn Act to impose and charge Value Added Tax on certain goods and services and to provide for the administration of the tax and matters related thereto.
- Venture Capital (Incentives) ActAn Act to provide for the grant of tax relief and other incentives on personal investments in the National Risk Fund, venture capital companies and venture capital projects and other matters related thereto.
- Veterinary Surgeons ActAn Act to make provisions for the registration of veterinary surgeons and for matters connected therewith.
- Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015An Act to eliminate violence in private and public life, prohibit all forms of violence against persons and to provide maximum protection and effective remedies for victims and punishment of offenders;
- Visiting Forces ActAn Act to make provision with respect to military, naval and air forces of other countries visiting Nigeria;
- Voice of Nigeria Corporation ActAn Act to establish the Voice of Nigeria Corporation with power to provide radio broadcasting services for global reception and for related matters.
7 Acts
- Wages Boards and Industrial Council ActAn Act to provide for the establishment of a National Wages Board and Area Minimum Wages Committee for States and for Joint Industrial Councils for particular industries.
- Water Resources ActAn Act to promote the optimum planning, development and use of the Nigeria’s water resources and other matters connected therewith.
- Weights and Measures ActAn Act to repeal the Weights and Measures Act 1962 and re-enact that Act with additional provisions to facilitate the change-over to the metric system.
- West African Examinations Council ActAn Act to replace former legislation on the establishment of the West African Examinations Council in Nigeria, to give effect to changes resulting from the reconstitution of the Council and to introduce various penalties in connection with examination leakages and impersonation at examinations.
- Wireless Telegraphy ActAn Act to make provision for the regulation of wireless telegraphy.
- Workmen’s Compensation ActAn Act to make provisions for the payment of compensation to workmen for inju- ries suffered in the course of their employment.
- World Meteorological Organisation (Protection) ActAn Act to make provision for the prevention of abuse of the official seal, emblem and name of the World Meteorological Organisation.