Nigeria: Constitutional & Administrative Law

The term “revenue of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” (in précis, “revenue of the Federation”) encompasses all sums standing to the credit of all the federating units of the federation and liable to be paid into the Federation Account.

Nigeria’s electricity sector has remained the subject of persistent debate, reform efforts, and unfulfilled promises. Successive administrations since the 1990s have pledged comprehensive transformation of the industry. While some achieved limited structural reforms, many produced little beyond policy papers and committees. The consequence has been a power sector that continues to underperform, with Nigeria generating less electricity per capita than several of its African counterparts.

Doing business in Nigeria has become more accessible thanks to rapid technological advancements. For foreign investors, safeguarding business interests is crucial to ensuring long-term success...

Statement of the Problem Recent decisions have emanated from the courts which are to the effect that the exercise of jurisdiction by the TAT as an administrative tribunal...

On 18 February 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law. The Act repeals and re-enacts the Electoral Act, establishing a new legal framework for the conduct...

The use of tinted glasses by motor vehicles in Nigeria has recently sparked public debate and legal battles.

The question of the exercise of jurisdiction by the Tax Appeal Tribunal ("TAT") and the Federal High Court("FHC") over disputes relating to the revenue of a state government, especially personal income tax, has elicited conflicting judicial decisions.

In recent years, public notices by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announcing the forfeiture of properties to the Federal Government have become increasingly common.

The right to association, collective bargaining, and industrial action is central to Nigeria's labour law, founded on constitutional guarantees and statutes such as the Trade Unions Act, Trade Disputes Act, and Labour Act...