At what pont do new legisltations take effect in nigeria

In Nigeria, new legislation takes effect in the following ways:

  1. Assent by the President: After a bill is passed by the National Assembly (the Senate and the House of Representatives), it is sent to the President for assent. If the President signs the bill, it becomes an Act of the National Assembly and takes effect on a date specified in the Act or, if no date is specified, on the date of assent.
  2. Date of Commencement: Some Acts may specify a date of commencement, which is the date when the Act takes effect. This date is usually stated in the Act itself.
  3. Proclamation by the President: In some cases, the President may issue a proclamation to give effect to a new Act. This proclamation is usually published in the Official Gazette and specifies the date when the Act takes effect.
  4. Publication in the Official Gazette: The Official Gazette is the official publication of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Once a new Act is published in the Gazette, it is considered to have taken effect.

In general, new legislation in Nigeria takes effect in the following order:

  1. The President signs the bill into law.
  2. The bill is published in the Official Gazette.
  3. The Act takes effect on the date specified in the Act or, if no date is specified, on the date of assent.

Here are some specific examples of when new legislation takes effect in Nigeria:

It's worth noting that the effective date of a new Act may be delayed if there are any legal challenges or appeals to the Act. In such cases, the Act may be suspended or stayed pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.