Nigeria: Constitutional & Administrative Law

This document provides a comprehensive overview of regulatory updates from August 2026, compiling key guidelines, letters, circulars, and notifications issued by Nigerian authorities. Legal professionals and businesses...

The transformation of Nigeria's Shippers' Council into the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency represents the culmination of nearly five decades of port reform, driven by sustained advocacy and litigation. This article examines how Dr. Olisa Agbakoba's regulatory campaign, executive action, and landmark maritime litigation shaped the creation of an independent economic regulator for Nigerian ports, while exploring the complex jurisdictional relationship between NPERA and the Nigerian Ports Authority.

The Supreme Court's decision in 11 PLC v. Milan Industries Ltd raises critical questions about the constitutional validity of statutory ouster clauses that restrict judicial remedies. While upholding AMCON's powers to enforce mortgage securities and sell collateralized assets, the court controversially held that Section 34(6) of the AMCON Act validly ousts courts' jurisdiction to grant restorative reliefs, limiting aggrieved parties to monetary compensation only. This interpretation conflicts with constitut

The word ‘absentia’ is a Latin term meaning ‘absence’. Trial in absentia occurs when a defendant is tried in his/her absence. This practice developed from the need to ensure justice and remedy the plague of absconding defendants, a trend that frustrated the judicial process.

Nigeria has undertaken sweeping immigration reforms over the past year, introducing digital systems for visa processing and work permits while strengthening border controls. These modernisation efforts aim to balance national security imperatives with administrative efficiency, but their success hinges on technological infrastructure and inter-agency coordination.

In June, Nigeria witnessed the roll out of several policies and legislative developments across governance, taxation, financial regulation, digital identity, public health and institutional reform, reflecting the Government’s concerted effort to leverage law and policy as instruments for addressing emerging challenges, strengthening public institutions and advancing national development objectives.

Nigeria's gaming sector has undergone a fundamental constitutional transformation following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that transferred regulatory authority from federal to state governments. This comprehensive guide examines the new state-driven licensing framework, the emergence of the Universal Reciprocity Certificate for multi-state operations, and the strategic compliance considerations that now shape market entry for sports betting and casino operators.

Does the adoption of Sharia law in twelve northern Nigerian states signal a transformation into an Islamic state, or does Nigeria's Constitution provide sufficient safeguards to maintain its secular, multi-religious foundation? This analysis examines the legal framework governing Sharia's application, exploring the constitutional boundaries that restrict its scope to Muslim citizens in personal and civil matters while preserving religious freedom for all Nigerians.

The interplay between limitation statutes and employment contracts in Nigeria has long generated doctrinal uncertainty. This analysis examines whether the limitation period prescribed by POPA applies to claims arising from contracts of employment involving public authorities, exploring a recurring question in Nigerian jurisprudence.