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National Industrial Court Rules 2007.

Adoption: 2007-07-17 | NGA-2007-M-77756

Supersedes the National Industrial Court Rules 1979. Sets out the rules for the implementation of the National Industrial Court Act, 2006 with respect to the procedures for hearing of industrial disputes.

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National Industrial Court Act, 2006.

Adoption: 2006-06-14 | NGA-2006-L-74100

Part I - Constitution of the National Industrial Court
Part II - Jurisdiction and law
Part III - Sitting and distribution of business
Part IV - General provisions as to trial and procedure
Part V - Rules of Court
Part VI - Miscellaneous

Repeals Part II of the Trade Disputes Act (Cap. 432 LFN).

Nigeria - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Trade Union (Amendment) Act 2005. -

Adoption: 2005-03-23 | NGA-2005-L-72047

Amends sections 12 (voluntary membership), 16.A and 17 (payment of contributions), 30 (strikes and lock-outs), 34 (registration of a federation of trade unions) and 42.

Deletes section 33.

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Trade Unions (Amendment) Decree, 1999 (No. 1).

Adoption: 1999-01-06 | Date of entry into force: 1998-09-01 | NGA-1999-L-56874

Amends the Trade Unions Act (Cap. 437), mostly with regard to amendments introduced by the Trade Unions (Amendment) Decrees (Nos. 1 and 2) of 1996. Refers questions regarding trade union registration to the "appropriate court", and adds a proviso to s. 50A stipulating that wage deductions for trade union membership dues be subject to the insertion of "no strike" and "no lock-out" clauses in collective bargaining agreements. Also amends the definition of "member of trade union".

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Nigeria Labour Congress (Dissolution of National Executive Council) (Repeal) Decree 1998 (No. 14 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-08-11 | Date of entry into force: 1998-07-20 | NGA-1998-R-58100

Repeals Nigeria Labour Congress (Dissolution of National Executive Council) Decree 1994.

Nigeria - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions (International Affiliation) Decree (No. 29 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-10-23 | NGA-1996-R-70942

Provides that no trade union is to affiliate with any international labour organisation or trade secretariat except as provided under the Decree.

Nigeria - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions (Amendment) (No. 2) Decree 1996 (No. 26 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-10-16 | Date of entry into force: 1996-10-16 | NGA-1996-R-46344

Amends the Trade Unions Act so as to permit the the Minister to revoke certification of a trade union due to "overriding public interest." Prohibits persons who are not members of any trade union or who do not practice a profession which a trade union represents from participating in a union or the Central Labour Organisation. Schedule lists trade unions which are recognised and their respective jurisdictions.

Nigeria - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Disputes (Essential Services Deregulation, Proscription and Prohibition from Participation in Trade Union Activities) Decree 1996 (No. 24 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-08-21 | Date of entry into force: 1996-08-21 | NGA-1996-R-45610

Prohibits the National Executive Councils and the Branch Executive Councils of the Unions and Association from participating in trade union activities of the Unions or Association. Applies mainly to academic and non-academic staff of universities and teaching institutions.

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Trade Disputes (Essential Services) (Proscription) Order 1996 (S.I. 19 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-08-21 | Date of entry into force: 1996-08-21 | NGA-1996-R-45611

Prohibits several trade unions and associations of staff of universities, reasearch institutes and other educational institutions. Made under the Trade Disputes (Essential Services) Act (Cap.433 LFN).

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Trade Unions (Amendment) Decree 1996 (No. 4 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-01-05 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-05 | NGA-1996-R-45612

Amends provisions of the Trade Unions Act by requiring employers to make deductions from the wages of every worker who is eligible to be a member of specified trade unions. These deductions shall be payable to the trade union, which in turn shall contribute 10 per cent of the contributions to the Central Labour Organisation. Lists labour unions which shall be officially registered with the Central Labour Organisation. Prohibits the question as to the validity of any act taken by a person or authority under the Trade Unions Act to be entertained by any court or tribunal.

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The NUPENG & PENGASSAN (Dissolution of Executive Councils) Decree, 1994 (No. 10)

Adoption: 1994-08 | NGA-1994-R-39328

Dissolves the National Executive Council of NUPENG, the National Executive Council of PENGASSAN, the State Executive Council of NUPENG in all States of the Federation and Abuja, and "any other national or state body by whatever name called in NUPENG or PENGASSAN".

Nigeria - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Nigeria Labour Congress (Dissolution of National Executive Council) Decree 1994 (Decree No. 9)

Adoption: 1994-08 | NGA-1994-R-39329

Dissolves the National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Central Working Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress and "any other national body or committee by whatever name called in the Congress".

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Trade Disputes (Amendment) Decree (No. 47 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992-01-01 | NGA-1992-R-70941

Amends the Trade Disputes Act by excluding the jurisdiction of any other court on matters relating to trade disputes.

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Trade Unions (International Affiliation) (Repeal) Decree 1991. No. 32.

Adoption: 1991-07-22 | NGA-1991-R-25300

This Decree repeals the Trade Unions (International Affiliation) Decree 1989 No. 35 to remove the restriction placed on trade unions from affiliating with international organizations.

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Trade Unions (International Affiliation) Act (No. 35 of 1989).

Adoption: 1989-12-07 | NGA-1989-L-58980

Determines those international trade unions with which the Central Labour Organisation can affiliate, and provides for penalties for contravention.

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Trade Unions Miscellaneous Provisions Decree 1986. No. 17.

Adoption: 1986-07-14 | NGA-1986-R-3455

Amends the Trade Unions Act 1973 (LS 1973 - Nig. 1), as amended by the Trade Unions (Amendment) Act 1978. Contains a new list of registered and recognised trade unions and specifies which may be affiliated to the Central Labour Organisation. Also amends s. 5 of the Labour Act 1974 (LS 1974 - Nig. 1) by forbidding deductions, except on a voluntary basis, from wages and salaries of senior employees as contributions to trade unions; other workers may opt out of the deductions system.

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Public Order Act 1979 (No. 5) (Chapter 382).

Adoption: 1979-02-16 | NGA-1979-L-56751

Consolidates and replaces all sub-federal legislation designed to facilitate public order, prohibit the formation of quasi-military organisations and regulate the use of uniforms. Provides licencing requirements for all public assemblies and grants State Governors the authority to issue such permits.

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National Industrial Court Rules (L. N. No. 33 of 1979).

Adoption: 1979 | Date of entry into force: 1978-03-01 | NGA-1979-R-47984

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Inserts a new s.5 (3)) (deduction of trade union contributions) in the Labour Decree 1974 (LS 1974-Nig.1).

Adoption: 1978-08-15 | NGA-1978-R-12815

Labour (Amendment) Decree 1978. No. 21.

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Trade Unions (Amendment) Decree 1978. No. 22

Adoption: 1978-08-15 | NGA-1978-R-12816

Inter alia, amends ss. 5,7,14,31,54 and 55, replaces ss. 3,22 and 33 and repeals ss. 23,32 and 36 to 38 of the Trade Union Decree 1973 (LS 1973-Nig.1). No. 22.

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Trade Unions (Central Labour Organisations) (Special Provisions) Decree 1976. No. 44.

Adoption: 1976-08-18 | NGA-1976-R-13727

Repeals ss. 33 to 38 of the Trade Unions Decree 1973 (LS 1973-Nig.1).

Nigeria - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions (Prohibition) (Federal Fire Service) Order (L.N. 42 of 1976), as amended to 1989-12-31.

Adoption: 1976-05-21 | NGA-1976-R-42155

Prohibits members of the Federal Fire Service from organising or becoming members of a trade union.

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Trade Disputes Act (Chapter 432) (No. 7 of 1976) [as amended through 1989].

Adoption: 1976 | NGA-1976-L-46345

Provides for dispute settlement, arbitration, and conciliation. Establishes the National Industrial Court with jursidiction over trade dispute matters. The First Schedule enumerates services to be considered essential services.

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Trade Disputes (Essential Services) Act (No. 23 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976 | Date of entry into force: 1976-05-21 | NGA-1976-L-47985

Allows the President to proscribe any trade union or association representing employees in an essential service if such unions or associations are engaged in industrial action.

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Trade Unions Regulations (L.N. 13 of 1974), as amended to 1989-12-31.

Adoption: 1974-02-28 | NGA-1974-R-42154

Provides forms and sets fees relating to the registration, amalgamation and federation of trade unions. Made under the Trade Unions Act (Cap. 437).

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Trade Unions Act (Chapter 437), as amended.

Adoption: 1973-11-01 | Date of entry into force: 1973-11-01 | NGA-1973-L-42153

Provides comprehensive legislation on trade unions. Part I governs the registration of trade unions. Members of the Nigerian armed forces, customs and prison services, Central Bank, and certain other government bodies are prohibited from forming unions, although they may set up joint consultative committees (s. 11). Section 15 prohibits the use of trade union funds for lending political support to elected officials. Part II governs federations of trade unions. Part III establishes and regulates a Central Labour Organisation, which has the function of educating and informing trade unions, representing their collective interests to the government, and, if requested, participating in collective bargaining. Part IV regulates accounts and returns of registered bodies. Part V contains miscellaneous and general provisions, including the right to peacefully picket (s. 42).

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Trade Disputes (Emergency Provisions) Decree 1968. No. 21.

Adoption: 1968-05-02 | NGA-1968-R-18486