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Territorial Waters (Amendment) Decree 1971 (Decree No. 38).

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 44, Vol. 58, Part A, 2 September 1971, p. A177-178.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Territorial sea Sovereignty
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

The Decree extends the limits of the Territorial Waters of Nigeria from 12 nautical miles to 30 nautical miles. (4 sections and Schedule)

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

Territorial Waters Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1967 (2013)

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX