Section 1 Petroleum Industry Act 2021 Section 1 Petroleum Industry Act 2021 is about Vesting of Petroleum. It is under Part I (Vesting and Objectives) of Chapter 1 (Governance and Institutions) of the Act. The property and ownership of petroleum within Nigeria and its territorial waters, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone is vested in…

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 –…

Section 137 Child’s Right Act Section 137 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Rules of the Court for adoption of a child. It is under Part XII (Adoption) of the Act. (1) The Chief Justice of Nigeria may make rules of Court for regulating generally the practice and procedure of the Court in respect of…

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…

Section 47 EFCC Act 2004 Section 47 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Short Title. This Act may be cited as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment, Etc) Act, 2004.