Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 An Act to Provide a Legal Framework for the Protection of Personal Information, and Establish the Nigeria Data Protection Commission for the Regulation of the Processing of Personal Information; and for Related Matters [12th Day of June, 2023] – Commencement. Part I—objectives and Application Section 1 Nigeria Data Protection Act…

Electricity Act 2023 An Act to repeal the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, No. 6, 2005 and enact the Electricity Act, 2023 to consolidate the laws relating to the Nigerian electricity supply industry, provide a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for the power sector in Nigeria in the areas of electricity generation, transmission, system operation,…

Public Order Act Public Order Act was enacted for the purpose of maintaining public order and to prohibit the formation of quasi-military organisations, regulate the use of uniforms and other matters ancillary thereto. Section 1 Public Order Act – Power to regulate assemblies, meetings and processions. Section 2 Public Order Act – Power to stop…

Nigeria Startup Act 2022 The Nigeria Startup Act, 2022 is an 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; and for related matters Part I — Objectives and Application of the Act Section 1 Nigeria Startup Act…

National Health Act, 2014 The National Health Act 2014 is an Act to provide a framework for the regulation, development and management of a national health system and set standards for rendering health services in the federation; and for related matters. Part I—Responsibility for Health and Eligibility for Health Services and Establishment of National Health…

EFCC ACT 2004 The EFCC Establishment Act was first enacted in 2002 and amended in 2004. The Act commissions the EFCC to combat economic and financial crimes, thereby enabling the Commission to prevent, investigate, prosecute and penalize economic and financial crimes. Section 1 EFCC Act – Establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Section…

Child’s Rights Act, 2003 The Child’s Rights Act (CRA) 2003 establishes a legal framework to protect children from abuse, exploitation, and discrimination. It also promotes their survival, development, and participation in society. PART I – Best Interest of a Child to be of Paramount Consideration in all Actions Section 1 Child’s Rights Act 2003 –…

Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023 The Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023 was enacted on May 26, 2023, to replace the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Cap A18, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. It aims to provide a unified legal framework for the fair and efficient settlement of commercial disputes through arbitration and mediation, aligning…