Nigeria's Legislative Processes

Legal drafting by legislative counsel, sponsor input & inter-agency review.

Official notice in Government Gazette (14 days before first reading).

Title read; no debate. Bill formally introduced.

General debate on philosophy, objectives & merits.

Clause-by-clause scrutiny, public hearings, amendments.

Final debate & conclusive vote on the bill.

Certified final copy signed by legislative clerks & presiding officers.

President signs bill OR withholds assent within 30 days.

Each chamber may override veto by ⅔ majority.

Law enters into force after Gazette publication.