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  • Section 52 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 52 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Declaration of assets and liabilities; oaths of members. It is under Chapter V (The legislature) of the Act. (1) Every member of the Senate or the House of Representatives shall, before taking his seat, declare his assets…

  • Section 51 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 51 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Staff of the National Assembly. It is under Chapter V (The legislature) of the Act. There shall be a Clerk to the National Assembly and such other staff as may be prescribed by an Act of the…

  • Section 50 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 50 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives. It is under Chapter V (The legislature) of the Act. (1) There shall be –(a) a President and a Deputy President of the Senate, who shall…

  • Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 49 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Composition of the House of Representatives. It is under Chapter V (The legislature) of the Act. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the House of Representatives shall consist of three hundred and sixty members representing constituencies…

  • Section 48 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 48 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Composition of the Senate. It is under Chapter V (The legislature) of the Act. The Senate shall consist of three Senators from each State and one from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Credit: Policy and Legal Advocacy…

  • Section 47 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 47 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Establishment of the National Assembly. It is under Chapter V (The legislature) of the Act. There shall be a National Assembly for the Federation which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives. Credit: Policy…

  • Section 46 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 46 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Special jurisdiction of High Court and legal aid. It is under Chapter IV (Fundamental Rights) of the Act. (1) Any person who alleges that any of the provisions of this Chapter has been, is being or likely…

  • Section 45 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 45 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Restriction on and derogation from fundamental rights. It is under Chapter IV (Fundamental Rights) of the Act. (1) Nothing in sections 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41 of this Constitution shall invalidate any law that is reasonably…

  • Section 44 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 44 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Compulsory acquisition of property. It is under Chapter IV (Fundamental Rights) of the Act. (1) No moveable property or any interest in an immovable property shall be taken possession of compulsorily and no right over or interest…

  • Section 43 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 43 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Right to acquire and own immovable property anywhere in Nigeria. It is under Chapter IV (Fundamental Rights) of the Act. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, every citizen of Nigeria shall have the right to acquire…