Construction and Projects in Nigeria: Overview | Practical Law

Construction and Projects in Nigeria: Overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Nigeria.

Construction and Projects in Nigeria: Overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 8-574-5166 (Approx. 31 pages)

Construction and Projects in Nigeria: Overview

by Nicholas Okafor, Adeola Sunmola, Victor Samuel and Chisom Okolie, Udo Udoma and Belo-Osagie
Law stated as at 01 Sep 2021Nigeria
A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Nigeria.
The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform.