Nigeria Labour Act

LUMOS GLOBAL STUDIO

About this app

Nigeria Labour Act puts the Labour Act (Cap L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004) in a clear, searchable mobile reference.

IMPORTANT: This is an independent app by LUMOS GLOBAL STUDIO. It is not a government app and does not represent, partner with, or receive endorsement from any Nigerian government, political, or legal entity.

Whether you are an employee, employer, HR professional, lawyer, law student, researcher, union representative, or citizen, quickly find provisions concerning employment contracts, wages, working hours, leave, redundancy, maternity protection, recruitment, apprenticeships, young workers, forced labour, and workplace complaints.

FEATURES

• Complete text of all 92 sections
• Four Parts and the Schedule
• Read the Act offline after installing the app
• Search across sections and filter by section number or title
• Bookmark important provisions
• Highlight sections for later review
• Dark mode for comfortable reading
• Adjustable text size
• Copy and share individual sections
• Clean navigation by Part or section

CONTENTS

Part I — General provisions on protection of wages, contracts of employment, and terms and conditions of employment

Part II — Recruiting

Part III — Special classes of workers and miscellaneous special provisions

Part IV — Supplemental provisions

Schedule — Transitional and saving provisions

Topics include payment and deductions from wages, written employment particulars, termination by notice, hours and overtime, sick leave, annual holidays with pay, redundancy, recruitment permits, apprenticeships, maternity protection, young persons, employment agencies, prohibition of forced labour, labour officers, court procedure, and interpretation.

DISCLAIMER

This app is NOT a government application. It is independently created and published by LUMOS GLOBAL STUDIO and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, or connected to the Federal Government of Nigeria or any governmental, political, or legal entity.

The app is provided only for education and general reference. It does NOT provide legal advice, create a lawyer-client relationship, or replace professional advice. For advice about your circumstances, consult a qualified legal practitioner.

SOURCES OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

The legal material in this app is compiled from publicly available Nigerian federal legal information. Users can verify the law and check for amendments through these official government sources:

Federal Ministry of Justice:
https://justice.gov.ng

National Assembly of Nigeria:
https://nass.gov.ng

Nigerian Law Reform Commission:
https://nlrc.gov.ng

ACCURACY AND RESPONSIBILITY

We work to present the material accurately, but legislation and official publications may be amended, repealed, corrected, or updated. Always verify important information against the latest official publication and obtain professional legal advice where needed.

Use of the information is at your own risk. To the extent permitted by law, LUMOS GLOBAL STUDIO is not responsible for loss arising from inaccuracies, omissions, updates, or reliance on the information presented.

CONTACT AND PRIVACY

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What’s new

Initial release of Nigeria Labour Act.

• Browse all 92 sections across four Parts and the Schedule
• Search provisions quickly
• Bookmark and highlight important sections
• Adjust text size for comfortable reading
• Choose between light, dark, and system themes
• Read the complete Act offline
• Copy and share relevant provisions