The electoral process and democratic consolidation in nigeria. The document aims to reduce drilling contractors risk of committing customs violations or delaying rig entry due to improper rig importation. The primary functions of the legislature is to make laws. Pdf the electoral process and democratic consolidation. Currently known as the building adoptive bye laws in most of these states, it is a derivative of the public health law no. Nigeria operates what is known as a bicameral legislature, this means that the national legislative responsibility is shared between the 2 separate assemblies the senate and the house of representatives, both chambers make up what is known as the national assembly, at it is the primary law making body in nigeria. The legislative process should start with setting objectives and establishing policy 5 ii. This piece of legislation was known in the old western region now oyo, ogun, osun, ondo, edo and delta states as the western region law of nigeria 171 of 1960. Mediation and conciliation the law reform commission is an independent statutory body established by the law reform commission act 1975. Pdf this paper focuses on examining the rules and procedure of the national assembly, with the study of nigeria. This section contains free ebooks and guides on law books, some of the resources in this section can be viewed online and some of them can be downloaded. This document also covers the process to exit rigs from nigeria in a timely and compliant manner. In essence, male spouses can now enjoy same privileges as nigerwives.
B procedure for summoning and dissolution of national assembly. It consists of a senate with 109 members and a 360member house of representatives the body, modeled after the federal congress of the united states, is supposed to guarantee equal representation with 3 senators to each 36 states irrespective of size in. In present time laws acts of legislative bodies, statutes are considered as the main source of. First, it is a legal process governed by a host of special rules and procedures that specify how legislation will be considered in each house. Olomola director, agriculture and rural development department nigerian institute of social and economic research niser, ibadan disclaimer.
Examining environmental policies and laws in nigeria. The legislature in the nigerian constitution the jet. These bills are usually private or public bills, but most of the bills usually originate from the executive. Monitoring participation of women in politics in nigeria paper presented by mrs. Laws of the federation of nigeria an act to provide for the exploration of petroleum from the territorial waters and the continental shelf of nigeria and to vest the ownership of, and all onshore and offshore revenue from petroleum resources derivable therefrom in the federal government and for all other matters incidental thereto. This act may be cited as the sheriffs and civil process act. Interpretation in this part, unless the context otherwise requires l. In present time laws acts of legislative bodies, statutes are considered as the main source of almost all national legal systems. Pdf this paper critically examined the process of making law by the legislature in a democratic setting, like in nigeria.
The service of process in accordance with the relevant provisions of the law, have the right to institute proceedings for an order to reenter and determine the tenancy. Nigeria operates a bicameral legislative system comprising the senate and the house of. This book, nigerian electricity law and regulation is a pioneering work in the complex field of power sector governance in nigeria. Resulting from the new philosophy of sustainable development is the question of reconcilability or otherwise of environmental concern and the goals of business. The national assembly of the federal republic of nigeria is a bicameral legislature established under section 4 of the nigerian constitution. Under the nigerian 1999 constitution as amended, the power to legislate is vested in its national assembly which. An analytical synthesis of perfomance and main issues teboho moja visiting professor of higher education new york university department of administration, leadership and technology new york, ny.
The author wishes to thank the infrastructure enabling. Marco gercke and is a new edition of a report previously entitled understanding cybercrime. The military dominated the constitutional transition process. To implement or not to implement, the constitutionality is the question pdf. Rules and procedures governing legislative process in nigeria. Definition of a company a company is a corporation an artificial person created by law. Professor arthur bonfield of the university of iowa college of law believes that a proper study of the state administrative process would pay. This background report is being made available to communicate the results of bankfunded work to the development community with the least possible delay.
Laws as the main source of the national legal systems. Legislators and their oversight functions in policy. Nigeria immigration regulations, 2017 march 2017 introduction o n monday, 20 march, 2017, the honourable minister of interior, lt. Nigerian legislation is the most important source of law because it is through nigerian legislation that other sources of law are validated into the nigerian jurisdiction. An act to establish the national office for technology acquisition and promotion to monitor, on a continuing basis, the transfer of foreign technology to nigeria and to provide for other related matters. Section 58 of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999, provides for legislative process in the national assembly. The legislative process in nigeria has some components. Oloyede oluyemi national bureau of statistics nbs, abuja, nigeria abstract nigeria has been recording low participation of women in both elective and appointive positions. Phd national institute for legislative studies nils, national assembly, abuja. National office for technology acquisition and promotion. Gas flaring has been associated with many socioeconomic, political and health implication in. Module 2 principles of insurance notes 55 principles of general insurance diploma in insurance services 5. The legislature the legislature is the representative of the people.
An act to vest all land compromised in the territory of each state except land vested in the federal government or its agencies solely in the governor of the state, who would hold such land in trust for the people and would henceforth be responsible for allocation of land in all urban areas to individuals resident in the. Nigerian oil and gas industry content development act 2010 no. The legislative process in nigeria involves both houses of the. Executive orders in nigeria as valid legislative instruments and administrative tools scholarly attention in the usa, they also do not have a precise definition of executive orders. Includes information about the court of appeal and high courts.
The power of the national assembly to make laws shall be exercised by bills passed by both the senate and the house of representatives and assented. They include the legislature, its roles, the misconceptions and. The government of ghana, in consultation with its development. The law making process is an interesting chain of activities, which involves passing of motions into resolutions and bills into laws which depending on certain circumstances contribute in one way or. Legislative process is the process whereby laws are made. The processes of law making in a presidential system of. Some law professors understandably disagree with a purely federal approach to understanding administrative law. The paper is an analysis of the federal budget process in nigeria. Introduction in its report on nigeria, the earth trend country profile 2003 shows that the country flares 2.
The public procurement law, 2003act 663 is a comprehensive legislation designed to eliminate the shortcomings and organizational weaknesses which were inherent in public procurement in ghana. Consequently, legislative process in nigeria is characterized with standing rules. This paper examines the laws on information and communications technology in nigeria, and the institutional regulatory framework for enforcing the relevant laws. Administrative appeals tribunal act 1975 australia. Implications for institutional reforms for acheiving timeliness. Gas flaring practices started since the first discovery of oil in the niger delta region of nigeria, and this practice has continued without seizure. The legislative process in nigeria involves both houses of the national assembly and the president. Legislative drafting principles and materials table of contents page introduction. A closer look at the topic under reference immediately reveals some key concepts or issues that require introductory definitions. The nature and the effectiveness of the police in maintaining law and order in nigeria are discussed. These factors, among others, include the ineffective and corrupt political leadership under which the public bureaucracy in nigeria. Sheriffs and civil process act 2004 laws of nigeria. It essentially aims at bridging noticeable gaps in the literature on legal, policy and institutional frameworks of the electricity regime in nigeria. The nigerian system is based on the process developed in the united states of.
Required legislative process in nigeria 1st reading 2 nd reading and referral public hearing 3rd reading and passage harmonisation of bill between senate and house of representatives if needed transmission to state houses of assembly adoption of report from the state houses of assembly. Enacted by the national assembly of the federal republic of nigeria. A company thus has legal rights and obligations in the same way that a natural person. This report by the law library of congress provides information on. Legislation should be harmonised with national and international legal requirements 24 iii. Lagos state of nigeria tenancy law 2011 no 14 of 2011. Step by step process to amending nigerian constitution 6 3.
The process of constitution making in nigerian history has been far from popular. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria wipo. Having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god, dedicated to the promotion of interafrican solidarity, world peace, international cooperation and understanding. An analysis of the federal budgeting process in nigeria. The nature of states obligations under international human rights law. The national assembly in nigeria is responsible for making laws. Educational law and ordinance in nigeria educational foundations in nigeria jfire ordinance essential services corps ordinance the process of educational reform to insure educational equality and success for all is model postconstruction stormwater runoff control ordinance nigeria the trouble with nigeria nigeria. Legislative process in nigeria the tide news online. Typically, once a bill executive, private, or members bill is introduced in the national assembly, it goes through a rigorous process before it is enacted into law, which includes three readings of the bill, scrutiny by the relevant. Laws of the federation of nigeria petroleum act 1990. This is because it is elected by the people from all areas of the country.