Interpretation act nigeria pdf

Existing statutes unaffected by inadvertent omission, etc. Proceedings of the governing body 1 subject to section 27 of the interpretation act, cap. Freedom of information act 2011 laws of the federation of nigeria an act to make public records and information more freely available, provide for public access to public records and information, protect public records and information to the extent consistent with the public interest and the protection of. Secondly, whether the exercise of these powers are in line with the powers conferred by the primary act and thirdly, whether the mechanism if any that has been put in place. Stamp on policy of insurance against accident and sickness. Interpretation act 33 of 1957 english text signed by the governorgeneral assented to. The constitution of the national industrial court establishment of the national industrial court 1 there is established a court to be known as the national industrial court in this act referred to as the court. Freedom of information act central bank of nigeria.

Interpretation of statutes latest nigerian supreme court. Act used with reference to legislation means any statute enacted by the legislature of the island whether before or after the 1st april, 1968, and. There is established the tertiary education trust fund in this referred to as i the fund for the rehabilitation, restoration and act consolidation of. An act respecting the interpretation of statutes and regulations. Laws of the federation 2004 refers to a statutebacked compilation of the federal laws of nigeria covering all the years before 2004 note. Interpretation act 33 of 1957 centre for environmental. Australia, new zealand, india, pakistan, sri lanka, ghana, malaysia, nigeria, cyprus, sierra leone, tanzania. Interpretation and citation of acts of parliament and statutory instruments and to make other general. Application of provisions of schedule as law of northern states. This newsletter summarises some of the key provisions contained in the version of the act signed by the president.

An act to provide for the interpretation of the constitution and other enactments. Interpretation act news latest breaking stories and top. The pension reform act 2014 newsletter july 2014 1. In this act unless the contzxt otherwise requires short title. The bill also seeks to provide clarity and efficiency in the administration of the individual income taxes in nigeria. Interpretation act 1967 no 48 act legislation register. A large number of the laws enacted in 2003 were also not included.

Rules of construction not excluded 3 nothing in this act excludes the application to an enactment of a rule of construction applicable to that enactment and not inconsistent with this act. Chapter 42 lfn 1990 capital gains tax act an act to provide for the taxation of capital gains accruing on disposal of assets. This act may be cited as the penal code northern states federal provisions act. Any party to an appeal or intended appeal may change his address for service at any time. An act to provide for the construction and interpretation of acts of the national assembly. The pra 2014, which repeals the pension reform act no 2 of 2004, governs and regulates the administration of the contributory pension scheme the scheme in nigeria. An act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the construction and interpretation of acts of parliament, to regulate certain other matters relating to acts of parliament and to statutory powers and duties, and to make general provisions for purposes connected with or. Revised edition laws of the federation of nigeria act. Capital gains tax act 1990 world intellectual property. The general clauses act, 1897, contains definitions, which are applicable to all common laws including tax laws, unless and until any repugnant or different. This act may be cited as the nigeria extractive industries transparency initiative act, 2007. Act no 42011 interpretation act english translation 1 c act no 42011 interpretation act introduction and title 1.

Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria i constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, 1999 act no. Interpretation of statutes construction of section 3 of the robbery and firearms special provisions act lfn 2004 evidence adduced in court, that is relevant to the issue in controversy, and has neither been challenged nor successfully debunked becomes good and credible evidence, which ought to be relied upon by a learned trial judge. Interpretation is the primary function of a court of. Bankers not to issue bank notes in nigeria other than those of central bank of nigeria. The provisions of this act shall take effect subject to the provisions of the penal code northern states federal provisions act. An act to repeal the central bank of nigeria act 1991 and to reenact the central bank of nigeria act. The matrimonial causes act arrangement of sections preliminar. Revised edition laws of the federation of nigeria act 2007. Short title this act may be cited as the quarantine act. Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or wellbeing. Interpretation amendment act 7 of 1959 interpretation amendment act 45 of 1961 general law amendment act 102 of 1967 general law amendment act 62 of 1973 interpretation amendment act 42 of 1977. Arrangement of sections part i 2004 laws of nigeria.

An act to provide a unified legal frame work for the fair and efficient settlement of commercial disputes by arbitration and conciliation. Punishment of offences committed in the federal capital territory, abuja. This is a republication of the interpretation act 1967 effective from 11 may 1989 to. An act to consolidate the provisions of the companies income tax act 1961 and to make other provisions relating thereto. Enacted by the national assembly of the federal republic of nigeria. Supplementary provisions relating to the nigeria extractive industry transparency initiative, etc. The bill also covers the taxation of business combination and seeks to prevent abuse of pro vision of the act on group restructuring. Section 24 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. Schedule provisions of the income tax act applied to capital gains tax.

Interpretation act 1976 uganda legal information institute. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about interpretation act from nigeria and the world on today. An act to make provision with respect to the operation. Federation of malaysia, the federation of nigeria, the republic of. Laws of the federation of nigeria 1990 14 th march, 1998. Act or act of parliament means a law enacted by the parliament of botswana or any law of an authority formerly exercising authority to make laws for the territory or any part of the territory comprised in botswana. In this act, unless the context otherwise requiresnorthern states means the states of nigeria formerly known as northern region of nigeria. An act to provide for the construction and interpretation of acts of the national assembly and certain other instruments.