Admiralty Jurisdiction Act (No. 59 of 1991). Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Court/tribunal Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Act defines the admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, gives an interpretation of ”maritime claim” and makes provision with respect to certain procedures and powers of enforcement of the Court. Jurisdiction shall include any claim for liability incurred for oil pollution damage and any matter arising from shipping and navigation on any inland waters declared as "nation waterways". Full text English