Constitution of Nigeria 1999

Disclaimer: This is not a government app. It is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or representing the Government of Nigeria, the National Assembly, NILDS or any government entity. Source: All of the text in this app comes from a single source, the consolidated 1999 Constitution of Nigeria published by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), National Assembly of Nigeria: https://ir.nilds.gov.ng/jspui/bitstream/123456789/1729/1/1999%20consitution.pdf The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria in a clear and easy reader built for quick reference and careful study. The consolidated edition from the source above incorporates the constitutional alterations made between 2010 and 2023. What's inside • The Preamble • All 8 chapters and 320 sections, from General Provisions and Fundamental Rights to the Legislature, the Executive, the Judicature and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja • All 7 Schedules, including the Exclusive and Concurrent Legislative Lists, the functions of a Local Government Council, the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, Election Tribunals and the Oaths Search the whole Constitution Type a word or phrase such as fair hearing, personal liberty, freedom of expression, state of emergency, federal character or oath of allegiance. Every matching section appears, grouped by chapter or schedule, with your phrase highlighted. Narrow the results to Fundamental Rights, Citizenship, State Policy, the Legislature, the Executive, the Courts or the Schedules. Read comfortably • A contents page listing every chapter and part with its section numbers • Swipe left and right to move from one section to the next • Numbered subsections and paragraphs set with clear indents • Four text sizes, with a choice of serif or sans-serif type • Paper, sepia and black page tones, and a dark theme • The full text is built into the app, so sections open instantly Keep and share what matters • Save important sections to My Shelf • Write private notes on any section • Pick up where you stopped with Continue reading • Copy a section's text, or copy a ready-made citation such as "Ch. IV, Sec. 33, 1999 Const. (Nig.)" • Share a section with classmates and colleagues No account or sign-up is needed. Your shelf, notes and reading history are kept on your phone. Who it is for Law students and Nigerian Law School candidates, lawyers and paralegals who need a section quickly, teachers and students of Civic Education and Government, journalists, public servants, and anyone who wants to understand the rights and duties set out in the Constitution. Important This app is provided for information and study only and is not legal advice. Care has been taken to reproduce the text accurately, but errors can occur; where this app differs from the official published text at the source above, the official text prevails. For any legal matter, refer to the official text or consult a qualified legal practitioner.