Insights and Updates

DISCLAIMER: The information provided is a general reference for regulatory authorities and regulations in various sectors in Nigeria. The regulatory environment is subject to change due to new legislation or government policies. This list is not exhaustive and does not represent all regulatory authorities or legislation in existence in Nigeria.

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Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria Act, 2021
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Bureau of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises (Privatisation and Commercialisation) Act, CAP 38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
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Central Bank of Nigeria
  • Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007
  • Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020
  • Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provision) Act, CAP F34, LFN, 2004.
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Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
  • Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.

 

  • Companies Regulations 2021

 

  • Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
  • Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act, LFN, 2004
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Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
  • Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, F5, LFN, 2004
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Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
  • Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018
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Federal Inland Revenue Service
  • Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2007
  • Finance Act, 2023
  • Companies Income Tax Act 2011
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Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
  • National Housing Fund Act, Cap. N45, LFN, 2004
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Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria
  • Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Act, 2023.

 

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Industrial Training Fund
  • Industrial Training Fund Act, Cap.19, LFN, 2004
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Lagos State Internal Revenue Service

 

Internal Revenue Services of the Various States
  • Lagos State Revenue Administration Law, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

 

  • Relevant revenue laws of the various states of the federation.
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National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
  • National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act, N1, LFN, 2004
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National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency
  • National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement (Establishment) (Amendment) Act 2018.
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National Health Insurance Authority
  • National Health Insurance Authority Act, 2021
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National Information Technology Agency
  • National Information Technology Agency Act 2007
  • Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019
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National Insurance Commission
  • National Insurance Commission Act, LFN, 2004

 

  • Insurance Act, LFN, 2004

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National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion Commission
  • National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion Act, CAP N62, LFN, 2004

 

  • Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023

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National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)
  • National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) Act, 2006
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National Pension Commission
  • Pension Reform Act 2014
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National Planning Commission
  • National Planning Commission Act, N.66, LFN, 2004
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Nigeria Ports Authority
  • Nigeria Ports Authority Act, Cap, N126, LFN, 2004
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Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
  • Civil Aviation Act, 2022
  • Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023
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Nigerian Communications Commission
  • Nigerian Communication Commission Act, LFN, 2004
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Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act 2010
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Nigerian Copyright Commission
  • Copyright Act 2022
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Nigerian Custom Service
  • Nigerian Customs Service Act, 2023
  • Customs and Excise Management Act, C45, LFN, 2004
  • Export (Prohibition) Act, Cap E22, LFN, 2004.
  • Customs Excise Tariff, etc (Consolidation) Act, Cap, C49, LFN, 2004.
  • Nigerian Customs Service Board Act, Cap N100, LFN, 2004.
  • Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023
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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
  • Electricity Act 2023
  • Electric Power Sector Reforms Act, 2005
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Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority
  • Nigerian Export Processing Zone Act, LFN, 2004
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Nigerian Export Promotion Council
  • Nigerian Export Promotion Council Act, CAP N.108, LFN, 2004

 

  • Export (Prohibition) Act, Cap E22, LFN, 2004.
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Nigerian Immigration Service

Immigration Act 2015
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Nigerian Investment and Promotion Commission
  • Nigerian Investment and Promotion Commission Act, CAP N117, LFN, 2004

 

  • Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023
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Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority

Petroleum Industry Act, 2021
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Nigerian Ports Authority
  • Nigerian Ports Authority Acts, CAP N126, LFN, 2004
  • Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023
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Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund
  • Employees Compensation Act, 2010
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Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission

The Petroleum Industry Act, 2021
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Office of the Governor of the states of the federation.
  • Land Use Act, CAP L5, LFN, 2004
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Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Investment and Securities Act, 29 2007
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Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering under the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022
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Standards Organisation of Nigeria
  • Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act, 14, 2015
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Trademarks, Patents & Designs Registry
  • Trademarks Act, Cap.T13, LFN, 2004
  • Patent and Designs Act, Cap P2, LFN, 2004
  • Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023.
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Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020
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