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Special Tribunal (Miscellaneous Offences) Act, 1983

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

This is an Act to establish a special tribunal to handle several miscellaneous offences with stiff penalties in Nigeria such as wilful destruction of public property, forging negotiable instruments and tampering of oil pipelines.

Nigeria 1983 Justice

State Security Act, 1983

Ministry of Defence, Nigeria

This is an Act authorizing the military government to detain any person for national security in Nigeria for a period not exceeding 6 months and to provide for the review of such detention.

Nigeria 1983 Defence and Security

State (Special Development Levies) Act, 1985

Ministry of Justice, Nigeria

This is an Act authorizing the Governor of any State in Nigeria to charge development levies to the salaries and wages of all private and public workers in the State for the economic development of the state.

Nigeria 1985 Democracy and Governance

National Petroleum Policy

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Nigeria

The purpose of this document is to define the policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria in respect of Nigeria’s Crude Oil endowment, establish its medium to long-­term targets for the development of its Crude Oil endowment and record strategies to be pursued to ensure the successful implementation of the policy.

Nigeria 2017 Energy

University Teaching Hospitals Act, 1985

Ministry of Education, Nigeria

This is an Act to ensure a uniform administrative structure, organization and functions of the Management Board of all Teaching Hospitals controlled by the Nigerian Government.

Nigeria 1985 Education

Visiting Forces Act, 1965

Ministry of Defence, Nigeria

This Act makes the necessary provisions relating to the military, naval and air forces of other countries visiting Nigeria including to provide for the arrest and disposal of deserters and absentees.

Nigeria 1965 Defence and Security

Wages Boards and Industrial Council Act, 1973

Ministry of Labour and Employment, Nigeria

This is an Act to create a National Wages Board and Area Minimum Wages Committee for States and Joint Industrial Councils for key industries in Nigeria.

Nigeria 1973 Labour

Weights and Measures Act, 1975

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, Nigeria

This is an Act to repeal the Weights and Measures Act 1962 and to re-enact and consolidate the Act with provisions relating to the metric system for the trade of goods.

Nigeria 1975 Trade, Industry and Investment

West African Examinations Council Act, 1973

Ministry of Education, Nigeria

This is an Act to replace the previous legislation on the establishment of the West African Examinations Council in Nigeria and for the reconstitution of the Council including the various penalties relating to examination misconduct and malpractice in Nigeria.

Nigeria 1973 Education

Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1966

Ministry of Communication, Nigeria

This is an Act to make provision for the regulation of wireless telegraphy in Nigeria including the regulation of wireless telegraphy, enforcement of the regulations, and other miscellaneous matters.

Nigeria 1966 Information, Communication and Technology

Workmen's Compensation Act, 1987

Ministry of Labour, Nigeria

This is an Act to make provisions for the compulsory payment of compensation to workmen for any injuries suffered during the course of their employment.

Nigeria 1987 Labour

World Meteorological Organization (Protection) Act, 1960

Ministry of Environment, Nigeria

This Act specifies the necessary provision for the prevention of abuse of the official seal and name of the World Meteorological Organization in Nigeria.

Nigeria 1960 Environment and Climate Change

Nigeria Police Act, 2020

Ministry of Defence, Nigeria

This is an Act repealing the Police Act 2004 and enacting the Police Act 2020. The Act makes provision for transformation and organization of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure accountability and transparency in the operations and management of the Police Force including the financial provisions, training, and partnership between the Nigerian Police and communities in Nigeria for the maintenance of law and order.

Nigeria 2020 Defence and Security

National Energy Policy

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Nigeria

Nigeria is over-dependent on Crude Oil for its Foreign Exchange earnings; hence, the economy is vulnerable to the unstable nature of the international oil market. This policy document was developed to serve as a blueprint for the sustainable development, supply and utilization of energy in Nigeria. It recognizes the multi-dimensional nature of energy and addresses issues such as research, energy pricing, legislation, energy efficiency, and the environment.

Nigeria 2003 Energy

Ports Act, 1956

Ministry of Transport, Nigeria

This is an Act for the creation of the Nigerian Ports Authority for the regulation of all matters relating to Ports and Harbours in Nigeria. The Act notes the functions and powers of the Authority, management and organization and other such general matters.

Nigeria 1956 Transportation

Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, Establishment Act, 2020

Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria

This is an Act for the setup of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency. The agency is empowered to make regulations to promote efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the operational activities of the downstream sector of the Nigeria Petroleum industry.

Nigeria 2020 Energy