The idea of establishing an air force for Nigeria was first mooted in 1961 following the nation’s participation in peace-keeping operations in Congo and Tanganyika (now Tanzania). During these peace-keeping operations, foreign air forces aircraft were employed to airlift the Nigerian Army Regiment to and from the theatres of operation. The Nigerian Government at the […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was established by Decree No. 15 of 1993 as amended by Decree No. 19 of 1999 and now the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act Cap N1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004 to regulate and control the […]
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) is a professional body for architects primarily in Nigeria. The idea for the formation of an independent professional architect’s organization in Nigeria was first conceived and motivated by three architects. In 1958, an 8 member study group was formed to carry out detailed planning for the establishment of the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) performs the following functions: 1. INEC has the responsibility of organizing, carrying-out and overseeing every election into the following offices and political positions: offices of the President and Vice-President of the federationoffices of the Governor and Deputy Governor of a Statemembership of the Senate and the House of Representatives […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), (in full the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission) is a Nigerian agency that was inaugurated on 29 September 2000 following the recommendation of President Olusegun Obasanjo. The mandate is to receive and investigate reports of corruption and in appropriate cases prosecute the offender(s), to examine, review and enforce […]
The House of Representatives is the second chamber in Nigeria’s bicameral legislature, the National Assembly. The National Assembly (NASS) is the nation’s highest legislature, whose power to make laws is summarized in chapter one, section four of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. The House of Representatives is headed by the Speaker assisted by the Deputy Speaker. […]
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I Establishment and membership of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission Establishment of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission. Membership of the Commission. PART II Functions Functions of the Commission. PARTllI Staff of the Commission Secretary and other employees of the Commission. Application of Pensions Act. PART IV Units […]