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Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 (Act No. 20). -

Adoption: 2007-03-29 | NGA-2007-L-87617

Chapter 1 - Minerals, Prospecting, Mining and Quarrying
Chapter 2 - Small Scale Mining
Chapter 3 - Possession and Purchase of Minerals
Chapter 4 - Environmental Considerations and Rights of Host Communities
Chapter 5 - Offences and Penalities

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Police Service Commission Act, 2001 (No. 1). -

Adoption: 2001-01-04 | NGA-2001-L-64032

Establishes Police Service Commission. Commission shall be responsible for appointment and promotion of persons to offices (other than office of Inspector-General of Police) in Nigeria Police Force, and for dismissal and exercise of disciplinary control over persons in Nigeria Police Force. Also regulates structure and internal procedures of Commission.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Federal Character Commission (Establishment, Etc.) Decree 1996 (No. 34 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-11-17 | Date of entry into force: 1995-12-27 | NGA-1996-R-47429

Establishes a Federal Character Commission with the function of regulating the distribution of public sector posts.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Civil Service (Re-Organisation) (Repeal) Decree 1995 (No. 9 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-04-01 | NGA-1995-R-47417

Repeals the Civil Service (Re-Organisation) Decree 1988 (No. 43 of 1988) and amending legislation. This repeal shall not affect anything done under the repealed enactment.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Civil Service (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Decree 1993 (No. 80 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-08-25 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-01 | NGA-1993-R-38345

Amends the Civil Service (Re-organisation) Decree 1988 to provide that lawyers, legal officers, state counsel and legal advisers employed or deployed as such officers in the civil service of the Federation shall be regarded as officers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and subject only to the management and control of the Federal Ministry of Justice.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, etc.) (Amendment) Decree 1989. No. 18.

Adoption: 1989-07-31 | NGA-1989-R-21964

Requirements to be satisfied by a nurse or midwife wishing to set up a private nursing home (full text not given in available source).

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pension Rights of Judges (Amendment) Decree 1991. No. 29.

Adoption: 1989-06-27 | Date of entry into force: 1989-05-03 | NGA-1989-R-27178

This Decree amends the Pension Rights of Judges Decree 1985 to provide pensions for judicial officers incapacitated in the course of their employment.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act (No. 1 of 1989) (Chapter 56).

Adoption: 1989 | NGA-1989-L-52859

Establishes a Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal to deal with complaints of corruption by public servants.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, etc.) (Amendment).

Adoption: 1988-12-27 | NGA-1988-M-21963

Full text not given in available source.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration, etc.) Decree 1988. No. 38.

Adoption: 1988-09-30 | NGA-1988-R-21962

Full text not given in available source.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Dental Technologists (Registration, etc.) Decree 1987. No. 43.

Adoption: 1987-12-17 | NGA-1987-R-21961

Full text not given in available source.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Nigerian Postal Service Department Act (No. 18 of 1987) (Chapter 322).

Adoption: 1987-06-11 | NGA-1987-L-52850

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Private Guard Companies Act 1986 (No. 23) (Chapter 367).

Adoption: 1986-12-15 | NGA-1986-L-56744

Provides for the licensing, control and administration of privately-owned guard companies.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Officers Protection Against False Accusation Repeal Act 1985 (No. 20) (Chapter 380).

Adoption: 1985-08-27 | NGA-1985-L-56749

Repeals the Public Officers Protection Against False Accusation Decree of 1984 (No. 4) and directs the release of persons imprisoned or detained under its provisions.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Pension Rights of Judges Act (No. 5 of 1985) (Chapter 347).

Adoption: 1985-01-01 | NGA-1985-L-52882

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Recovery of Public Property (Special Military Tribunals) 1984 Act (No. 3) (Chapter 389).

Adoption: 1984-12-31 | NGA-1984-L-56753

Provides for the investigation of the assets of any public officer who is alleged to have been engaged in corrupt practices or unjust enrichment, or any other person who has abused his office or breached the Code of Conduct for Public Officers. Establishes penalties and rights of appeal.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Regulated and Other Professions (Private Practice Prohibition) 1984 ACT (No. 34) (Chapter 390).

Adoption: 1984-12-12 | NGA-1984-L-56754

Prohibits public officers from engaging in private practices, including, inter alia, law, architecture and accountancy.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Civil Service Commissions and Other Statutory Bodies, etc. (Removal of Certain Persons from Office) Act (No. 16 of 1984) (Chapter 54).

Adoption: 1983-12-31 | NGA-1983-L-52858

Provides for the removal from office of certain persons from civil service commissions, statutory bodies, and government-controlled companies.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Officers Special Provisions Act 1984 (No. 17) (Chapter 381).

Adoption: 1983-12-31 | NGA-1983-L-56750

Provides for the dismissal, removal or compulsory retirement of certain public officers, and prohibits the institution of civil proceedings.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Petroleum Production and Distribution (Anti-Sabotage) 1975 Act (No. 35) (Chapter 353).

Adoption: 1975-11-07 | NGA-1975-L-56755

Establishes an offence of sabotage in repect of the production and distribution of petroleum products, and penalties for its violation.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Complaints Commission Act 1975 (No. 31) (Chapter 377).

Adoption: 1975-10-16 | NGA-1975-L-56746

Establishes a Public Complaints Commission with wide powers to inquire into complaints by members of the public concerning the actions of public authorities or companies and their officials. Exempts matters that are pending before and/or relating to, inter alia, the National Assembly, the National Councils of State and Ministers, the Armed Forces, and the Police Force under the Army, Navy, Air Force and Police Acts.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Petroleum Refining Regulations (L.N. 45 of 1974) (Chapter 350).

Adoption: 1974-07-22 | NGA-1974-R-52887

Contains obligations in respect of occupational safety and health.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Federal Government Staff Housing Board Regulations (L. N. 32 of 1974 (Chapter 133).

Adoption: 1974-05-10 | NGA-1974-R-52875

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Armed Forces Pensions Act (No. 103 of 1979) (Chapter 23).

Adoption: 1974-04-01 | NGA-1974-L-52854

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Federal Government Staff Housing Board Act (Chapter 133).

Adoption: 1972-05-17 | NGA-1972-L-52874

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Armed Forces Comfort Fund Act (No. 57 of 1971) (Chapter 21).

Adoption: 1971-12-29 | NGA-1971-L-52853

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Engineers (Registration, etc.) Act (No. 55 of 1970) (Chapter 110).

Adoption: 1970-12-05 | NGA-1970-L-52868

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Mines and Quarries (Control of Buildings, Etc.) Act (No. 27 of 1969) (Chapter 227).

Adoption: 1970-04-02 | NGA-1970-L-52906

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Quarries Act 1969 (No. 74) (Chapter 385).

Adoption: 1970-04-01 | NGA-1970-L-56752

Regulates quarrying activities and related matters, including, inter alia, the granting of quarrying leases, and inquiries into accidents involving "serious injury".

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Petroleum Act (No. 51 of 1969) (Chapter 350).

Adoption: 1969-11-27 | NGA-1969-L-52883

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Petroleum (Drilling and Production) Regulations (L.N. 69 of 1969).

Adoption: 1969-11-27 | NGA-1969-R-52886

Contains obligations for prospecting and mining licenses, including obligations in resepct of safety.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Nigeria Police Regulations 1968 (No. 53) (Chapter 359).

Adoption: 1968-04-01 | NGA-1968-R-56757

Under the provisions of Section 46 of the Police Act 1967 (No 41), provides for the organisation and administration of the police force.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Transferred Officers and Pensions Liability etc. Act (No. 8 of 1971).

Adoption: 1967-05-27 | NGA-1967-L-58981

Empowers the Federal Civil Service Commission to transfer, subject to certain terms and conditions, any officer from the public service of a State to the public service of the Federation. Also provides for pension rights of transferred officers, and other related matters.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Petroleum Regulations (L.N. 71 of 1967) (Chapter 350).

Adoption: 1967-03-08 | NGA-1967-R-52885

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Police 1967 Act (No. 41) (Chapter 359).

Adoption: 1967 | NGA-1967-L-56756

Provides for the organisation, discipline, powers and duties of the police, the Special Constabulary and traffic wardens.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Civil Aviation (Air Navigation) Regulations (L.N. No. 15 of 1966) (Chapter 51).

Adoption: 1965-12-01 | NGA-1965-R-52856

Part V concerns measures to prevent fatigue among members of the flight crew.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mineral Oils (Safety) Regulations (L.N. 45 of 1963).

Adoption: 1962-04-11 | NGA-1962-R-52884

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Nigerian Army Act (No. 26 of 1960) (Chapter 294).

Adoption: 1960-10-01 | NGA-1960-L-52849

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Nigerian Railway Corporation Act (No. 20 of 1955) (Chapter 323).

Adoption: 1955 | NGA-1955-L-52851

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Nigerian Coal Corporations Act (No. 29 of 1950) (Chapter 297).

Adoption: 1950-10-27 | NGA-1950-L-52845

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Gold Trading Act (No. 18 of 1935) (Chapter 163).

Adoption: 1935-06-06 | NGA-1935-L-52878

Regulates gold trading. S. 11 provides for power of search of persons for illegal possession of gold.

Nigeria - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Public Officers Protection Act 1916 (No. 39) (Chapter 379).

Adoption: 1916-09-21 | NGA-1916-L-56748

Provides protections for persons excuting public duties including, inter alia, time limitations for the bringing of actions against public officers, the right to recover costs when such actions are unsuccessful, and provisions for the tendering of amends.