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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fourth Alteration, No. 4) Act, 2017. -

Adoption: 2017-10-03 | Date of entry into force: 2018-05-07 | NGA-2017-L-108558

Amends article 21 of the Constitution.

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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Third Alteration) Act, 2010. -

Adoption: 2011-02-08 | NGA-2011-C-87610

This Act further alters the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the establishment of the National Industrial Court under the Constitution.

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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Second Alteration) Act, 2010 (Act No. 2 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-11-29 | NGA-2010-C-87611

Makes amendments to sections 5, 10, 11, 17, 233, 239, 246, 285 and the Sixth Schedule to the 1999 Constitution.

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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (First Alteration) Act, 2010 (Act No. 5 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-07-06 | NGA-2010-C-87614

Makes numerous amendments to the Constitution concerning elections.

Nigeria - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Certain Consequential Repeals) Decree (No 63 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999-05-29 | NGA-1999-R-71014

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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (No. 24 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999-05-05 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-29 | NGA-1999-C-54097

Re-promulgates the Constitution of 1979, with amendments, as the new Constitution of Nigeria. Art. 2 provides that no person or group shall govern Nigeria except in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. The executive power shall rest with the President, and the legislature shall be the National Assembly, which shall consist of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Judicial powers shall reside with the Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeal, Federal High Courts, High Courts of State, and Shariah and Customary Courts. Art. 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of origin, sex, religion, status, ethnic or linguistic association. This Article also sets forth as duties of the State the encouragement of inter-marriage among persons of different ethnic backgounds and the promotion of associations across ethnic and cultural boundaries. Art. 17 further provides for protection against discrimination, and provides for the principle of equal pay for equal work, the protection of children and young people against exploitation, and the protection of heatlh, safety, and welfare of persons in employment. Chapter Four enumerates fundamental rights. Prohibits slavery, forced labour, and torture, and provides for the right to liberty, fair hearing, private and family life, and freedom from discrimination, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom of association (Art. 40). Chapter VIII provides for the declaration of a state of emergency under certain circumstances. The Constitution also covers local governments, public funds, elections, public servants, and citizenship.

Nigeria - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Election (Basic Constitutional and Transitional Provisions) Decree (No. 6 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-02-17 | NGA-1999-R-57339

Provides for the conduct of elections to the Office of President, and sets out offenses and associated penalties relating to this process.

Nigeria - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

State Government (Basic Constitutional and Transitional Provisions) Decree (No. 3 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-01-06 | NGA-1999-R-57335

Provides for the conduct of elections to the Houses of Assembly, Governors and Deputy Governers, and sets out penalites for the improper use of political authority.

Nigeria - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1979 (Amendment) Decree (No. 19 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-07-03 | Date of entry into force: 1996-07-03 | NGA-1996-R-47426

Amends par. 3 of Part I of the Third Schedule relating to the composition of the Federal Civil Service Commission.

Nigeria - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Transition to Civil Rule (Political Programme) Decree 1996 (No. 1 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-01-05 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-05 | NGA-1996-R-47422

Sets forth four political programmes for the years 1995-1998 and sets the punishment for any contravention to these programmes at a prison term not exceeding five years. Part II establishes a special Tribunal to deal with offences against this Decree. The Programme for 1995 includes the approval of a Draft Constitution, a lifiting of the ban on political activities, and the creation of a National Reconciliation Committee. The Programme for 1996 includes elections of local governments. The programme for 1997 envisions the election of state assemblies and governors, and the consolidation of new political parties. The Programme for 1998 provides for National Assembly elections, Presidential elections, and the final disengagement of the Armed Forces by 1 October 1998.

Nigeria - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Election Decree (Basic Constitutional and Transitional Provision) Decree 1993. No. 13.

Adoption: 1993-01-01 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | NGA-1993-R-33842

Provides for rules in respect of the office of president of the Federation and regarding elections.

Nigeria - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Promulgation) (Amendment) (No. 2) Decree 1992. No. 56

Adoption: 1992-11-27 | Date of entry into force: 1992-11-17 | NGA-1992-R-32365

Amends the Constitution by substituting for the commencement date "2nd January 1993" wherever it occurs in the Act a new commencement date "27th August 1993".

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National Assembly (Basic Constitutional and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Decree 1992. No. 44.

Adoption: 1992-11-24 | NGA-1992-R-32381

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National Assembly (Basic Constitutional and Transitional Provisions) Decree 1992. No. 18.

Adoption: 1992-07-01 | Date of entry into force: 1992-06-01 | NGA-1992-R-32362

Provides detailed procedures for the election of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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State Government (Basic Constitutional and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment, Etc.) (No. 2) Decree 1992. No. 4.

Adoption: 1992-02-06 | NGA-1992-C-29991

This Decree amends the State Government (Basic Constitutional and Transitional Provisions) Decree 1991 by providing for the Governor of a State to appoint the Commissioners of the Government of that State without recourse to the House of Assembly.

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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1989.

Adoption: 1989 | NGA-1989-C-49700

Chapter IV provides for fundamental rights, including freedom of association and assembly, freedom of expression and the press, and freedom from discrimination.

Nigeria - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Order (Amendment) Decree 1985.

Adoption: 1985-11-08 | NGA-1985-R-5118

Revokes the Constitution of the Federal Repubic of Nigeria (Adaptation of Public Order Act) Order 1981, thus restoring the provisions of the Public Order Act (No. 5 of 1979) in relation to the holding of meetings and assemblies.

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Constitution (Suspension and Modification) (Amendment) Order 1985.

Adoption: 1985 | NGA-1985-C-5119

Amends the Constitution (Suspension and Modification) Decree 1984, primarily as to the functions of various government organs.

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Constitution (Suspension and Modification) Decree 1984 (Decree No. 1).

Adoption: 1984-02-09 | Date of entry into force: 1983-12-31 | NGA-1984-C-49698

Suspends and amends provisions of the 1979 Constitution and establishes the Federal Military Government.

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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1979.

Adoption: 1979 | NGA-1979-C-12109