Federal Legislation

Factories Act

  • January 15, 2024
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An Act to provide for the registration, etc., of factories; to provide for factory workers and a wider spectrum of workers and other professionals exposed to occupational hazards

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Evidence Act, 2011

  • January 12, 2024
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This Act repeals the Evidence Act , Cap. E14, Laws of the Federation  of Nigeria, and enacts a new Evidence Act, 2011 which applies to all judicial proceedings in or before Courts in Nigeria. ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I- GENERAL PART II- RELEVANCY 12      Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional. […]

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Employee’s Compensation Act, 2010

  • January 12, 2024
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This Act repeals the Workmen’s Compensation Act Cap. W6 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and makes comprehensive provisions for payment of compensation to employees who suffer from occupational diseases or sustain injuries arising from accident at workplace or in the course of employment.   ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS SECTION – PART 1 PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS […]

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The Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act, 2003

  • January 12, 2024
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An act to prohibit and prescribe punishment for corrupt practices and other related offences and to establish anti-corruption commission. ENACTED by the  NATIONAL ASSEMBLY of the Federal Republic of Nigeria  “Agent” – means any person employed by or acting for another and includes an officer of a public body or an officer serving in or […]

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Companies Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2007

  • January 12, 2024
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An Act to amend the Companies Income Tax, Cap. 60, LFN, 1990; and for related matters. Enacted by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria- 3.     Section 9 of the principal Act is amended- “(c)”  providing working capital for any cottage industry established by the company; and “Cottage industry means an industry […]

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Coastal And Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act

  • January 12, 2024
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An Act to restrict the use of Foreign vessels in Domestic Coastal trade to promote the Development of Indigenous Tonnage and to establish a Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund; and for related matters   [30th April, 2003] [Commencement.] Short title and Interpretation 1.            Short title This Act may be cited as the coastal and inland shipping (Cabotage) […]

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Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act

  • January 12, 2024
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An Act to repeal the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 1991 and to establish the Central Bank of Nigeria Act; and for related matters. ENACTED by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 1.      Establishment of the Central Bank of Nigeria  2.  Objects of the Bank The principal objects of the Bank […]