Legal equality is guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution by virtue of Section 42 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, which provides for the right to freedom from discrimination.
The Labour Act is the principal legislation governing employment relations in Nigeria. Its application is limited to employees engaged under a contract of manual labour or clerical work in private and public sectors.
Working hours and overtime. Employees in Nigeria work eight hours a day, 40 hours a week. The terms of overtime work must be included in the employment contract.
Working hours and overtime. Employees in Nigeria work eight hours a day, 40 hours a week.