Category: Nigeria


  • Section 2 Petroleum Industry Act 2021 Section 2 Petroleum Industry Act 2021 is about Objectives. It is under Part I (Vesting and Objectives) of Chapter 1 (Governance and Institutions) of the Act. The objectives of this Chapter are to–(a) create efficient and effective governing institutions, with clear and separate roles for the petroleum industry; (b)…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Top 10 Human Rights Law Firms & NGOs in Nigeria 2025

    Top 10 Human Rights Law Firms in Nigeria Nigeria is home to a robust legal community dedicated to protecting the rights of its citizens and upholding justice. Human rights law firms in Nigeria play a critical role in advocating for justice, accountability, and the rule of law. These firms (and organizations) are at the forefront…

  • 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.

  • Section 46 EFCC Act 2004 Section 46 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Interpretation. In this Act – Interpretation “Commission” means the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission established by Section 1 of this Act;“Court” means the Federal High Court or the High court of the Federal Capital Territory or the High Court of a…

  • Section 45 EFCC Act 2004 Section 45 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Savings. The repeal of the Act specified in section 43 of this Act shall not affect anything done or purported to be done under or pursuant to the Act.

  • Section 44 EFCC Act 2004 Section 44 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Repeal of Act No. 5 2002. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment Act) No 5 2002 is repealed.

  • Section 43 EFCC Act 2004 Section 43 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Regulations. The Attorney General of the Federation may make rules or regulations with respect to the exercise of any of the duties, functions or powers of the Commission under this Act.

  • Section 42 EFCC Act 2004 Section 42 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about General Savings. Any offence committed or proceedings instituted before the commencement of this Act under the provisions of the –(a) Miscellaneous Offences Act; (b) the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 1991 as amended; (c) Failed Banks (Recovery of Debt and…