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Veterinary Surgeons Act
Ministry of Health, Nigeria
This is an Act to make provisions for the registration of veterinary surgeons and matters connected therewith. It provides for the control of the practice of veterinary and this and other purposes establishes the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, the Veterinary Surgeons’ disciplinary tribunal and the Veterinary Surgeons investigating panel. The Council, which shall be a body corporate, shall be charged with, among other things: determining qualification requirements for registration as a veterinary surgeon under this Act; securing the establishment and maintenance of a register of persons registered under this Act as veterinary surgeons. The Minister may give directions to the council. The Act also defines penalties for unprofessional conduct.
Nigeria • 1969 • Health
The Veterinary Council (Elections) Rules
Ministry of Health, Nigeria
These rules, made under section 34 of cap. 210, 1958 laws and continued under the Veterinary Surgeon’s Act, concerning the election of members of The Veterinary Council. It emphasizes that no person other than a registered veterinary surgeon shall propose or second a nomination. All voting papers, whether valid or rejected, shall be retained in safe custody by the scrutineers until the council directs their destruction. Any person nominated as a candidate for election who is dissatisfied with the conduct of an election may lodge a complaint in writing with the registrar.
Nigeria • 1958 • Health
Sea Fisheries (Licensing) Regulations [S.1. 18 of 1992.]
Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria
This document provides regulations on sea fisheries. It emphasizes that a prospective owner of a fishing vessel intended for fishing or shrimping in Nigeria’s territorial waters shall first obtain a written assurance that such a vessel would be granted a fishing or shrimping license before arrangement for the purchase of the vessel is concluded. A prospective owner of any type of trawler or fishing vessel shall also obtain a letter of support for fishing operations in foreign waters.
Nigeria • 1992 • Agriculture and Rural Development
Administration of Estates Act
Ministry of Justice, Nigeria
This is a law relating to the administration of the estate of deceased persons. Part I of the document provides on the devolution of property. It emphasizes that all property to which a deceased person was entitled to an interest not ceasing on his death shall, on his death and notwithstanding any testamentary disposition thereof, devolve from time to time on the personal representatives of the deceased. Part II is concerned with Executors and Administrators. Where a person appointed executor by a will survives the testator but dies without having taken out probate of the will.
Nigeria • • Justice
Veterinary Surgeons (Disciplinary Tribunal And Assessors) Rules [L.N. 5 of 1970.]
Ministry of Health, Nigeria
The document provides rules on Veterinary Surgeons Disciplinary Tribunal. It emphasizes that whenever any case of professional misconduct against a veterinary surgeon is referred to the tribunal by the panel, such a case shall be heard by a division of not more than five members comprising fully registered veterinary surgeons appointed by The Veterinary Council of Nigeria of whom at least two shall be elected members of The Council and that the president of The Council, or in his absence anyone appointed in that behalf, shall be the chairman of The Tribunal.
Nigeria • 1970 • Health
Surveyors Registration Council Of Nigeria Act
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Nigeria
This Act is to establish The Surveyors’ Registration Council of Nigeria for the registration of surveyors and to provide extensively for the regulation of the practice of the profession.
Nigeria • 1989 • Infrastructure and Construction
Sea Fisheries (Fish Inspection And Quality Assurance) Regulations [S.1. 22 Of 1995.)
Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria
Regulation 1 focuses on fishing vessel certification. It emphasizes that no person shall use a vessel for fishing or for transportation of fish unless the vessel displays a certificate that has been issued by Fish Inspection as such certifying that the vessel meets the requirements of Schedule I of these regulations. It also provides for Fish unloading handling and holding, Fish establishment and cold room registration, Handling and processing of fish products, Prohibition of certain fish and fishery products, Preservation storage and display for sale, and duties and powers of fish inspectors.
Nigeria • 1995 • Agriculture and Rural Development
Sea Fisheries (Fishing) Regulations [S.1. 19 of 1992.]
Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria
This document provides regulations for restriction on fishing in certain areas, trawling in inshore waters, size of fish of certain species, navigation of a fishing vessel, the inscription of the name and registration number, and exportation of catch.
Nigeria • 1992 • Agriculture and Rural Development
Appropriation Act 2017 for The State House
Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria
The 2017 appropriation act highlights the various Expenditures for the state house
Nigeria • 2017 • Economy
National Irrigation And Drainage Policy And Strategy
Ministry of Infrastructure, Nigeria
This document presents the irrigation and drainage policy and strategy for improving irrigation and drainage development and management in Nigeria to achieve the broad goals of the agricultural sector, which are: (a) food and raw materials security; (b) increased employment; (c) creation of wealth and poverty alleviation; and (d) greater contribution to GDP, foreign exchange reserve and government revenue. It addresses the problems, constraints and opportunities, which cut across the whole irrigation sub-sector; and specifically, for informal, formal and commercial irrigation. The strategy for implementing this set of policy objectives includes addressing prominent issues of good governance, resource utilization, socio-economic and cultural inclusion, funding mechanism and effective participation, sustainable production amongst others.
Nigeria • 2015 • Infrastructure and Construction
NAFDAC Milk And Dairy Products Regulations 2019
Ministry of Health, Nigeria
These regulations apply to all milk and dairy products manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold distributed or used in Nigeria. It emphasizes that no milk or dairy products shall be manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold or distributed in Nigeria unless it has been registered under the provisions of these regulations.
Nigeria • 2019 • Health
Nema – National Disaster Response Plan
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nigeria
The National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) establishes a process and structure for the systematic, coordinated, and effective delivery of federal assistance, to address the consequences of any major disaster or emergency declared by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It sets forth fundamental policies, planning assumptions, a concept of operations, response and recovery actions, and federal agency and private sector responsibilities, it describes the array of Federal response, recovery, and mitigation resources available to augment state and local efforts to save lives; protect public health, safety, and property, It spells out the process and methodology for implementing and managing federal recovery and mitigation programmes and support/technical services, and it also provides a focus for interagency and intergovernmental emergency preparedness, planning, training, exercising coordination, and information exchange amongst others.
Nigeria • • Democracy and Governance
Agricultural And Rural Management Training (Amendment) Act, 2016
Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria
This is an act to amend the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute Act, Cap, A10. laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to allow other federal universities participation on the board of the institute and for related matters.
Nigeria • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development
National Agricultural Land Development Authority (Amendment) Act, 2016
Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria
This is an act to amend the National Agricultural Land Development Authority Act, Cap. N4., laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to expand the membership of the board and that of state advisory committees; and for related matters.
Nigeria • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development
Bees (Import, Control And Management) Act, 2016 Explanatory Memorandum
Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria
This is an Act to amend the Bees (import, control and management) Act Cap. B6, laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to review the penalty and compensation provisions to make the Act more effective; and for related matters.
Nigeria • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development
Appropriation Act 2017 for The Police Service Commission
Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Nigeria
The 2017 appropriation act highlights the various Expenditures for the police service commission
Nigeria • 2017 • Economy
NAFDAC Soft Drinks Regulations 2019
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria
The provisions of these regulations shall apply to all soft drinks that are manufactured, imported, exported, advertised, sold, distributed or used in Nigeria. This document emphasizes that no person shall manufacture, import, export, distribute, advertise, sell or use soft drinks specified in Schedule I to these Regulations in Nigeria unless it has been registered per the provisions of these regulations.
Nigeria • 2019 • Trade, Industry and Investment
Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Act, 2017 Explanatory Memorandum
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria
This is an Act to provide for secured transactions, registration and regulation of security interests in movable assets; and for related matters. The objectives of the act are to enhance financial inclusion in Nigeria, stimulate responsible lending to micro, small and medium Enterprises, facilitate access to credit secured with movable assets and establish a collateral registry and provide for its operations.
Nigeria • 2017 • Trade, Industry and Investment
Nigeria Home Grown School Feeding Strategic Plan 2016-2020
Ministry of Education, Nigeria
The purpose of this document is to articulate the strategy and vision of the Federal Government of Nigeria for a countrywide universal Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) programme. This strategy is in furtherance of the realization of the right of every child to free, compulsory and universal basic education. The overarching intent of this strategy document is to articulate the strategy and vision of the Federal Government of Nigeria for a countrywide universal HGSF programme. The specific objectives of this document are to state the key objectives of the programme, map out a strategic roadmap for federal-state government engagement, layout a framework for programme development and governance.
Nigeria • 2016 • Education
Cross River State Forestry Commission Law 2010 (No. 3 of 2010).
Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria
This is a law to make provisions for the establishment of the State Forestry Commission; and to provide sustainable management of the forest and wildlife resources, preservation and protection of the ecosystem in Cross River State and other matters connected therewith. This law establishes the Cross River State Forest Commission as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers, and provides for its administration and operations. The law also provides for: the classification, administration and licensing of forests; the protection of plant or animal species and their habitats, watersheds and fisheries; conservation, management and regeneration of forests; protected forest areas; concession agreements; establishment of community-based forest management associations; management of community forests and control of and assistance to private forests; a forest sector strategy; preservation, conservation and protection of wild animals, birds and fish; a timber marks system; establishment of the wildlife conservation advisory committee, the Forestry Reserve Fund and a Forest Trust Fund; enforcement and legal proceedings; offences and penalties.
Nigeria • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development