NIGERIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Adekunle Obebe and Tade Leo-Adegun, Bloomfield LP
Public Sector In the Nigerian public sector, under the provision of the Public Service Rules, officers on Grade Level 15 and above are eligible for a one-year sabbatical leave. Academic Institutions Sabbatical leave is most common in academic institu - tions. Universities and research centres typically grant sabbatical leave to faculty members for research, fur - ther education or other scholarly activities. This leave is usually granted every seven years for a duration of Some progressive private sector companies may offer sabbatical leave as part of their employee benefits package or may grant such on request. This leave can be used for personal growth, for skill development or to prevent burnout. 5.3 Other New Manifestations up to one year. Private Sector There is no regulatory provision with regard to desk sharing; however, since the COVID-19 pandemic, many private employers that have designed remote work policies have added desk sharing as part of the policy in order to manage office space. Trade unions play a significant role in the labour mar - ket in Nigeria, serving as vital intermediaries between workers, employees and employers. They have a strong historical presence and continue to influence labour relations, workplace conditions and labour laws. Once a union is duly registered by the Registrar of Unions, it gains recognition under Nigerian law and possesses the legal authority to exercise various pow - ers as stipulated by the Trade Unions Act, including negotiation and advocacy, dispute resolution, legal representation in disputes, etc. Role of Unions Trade unions are involved in the following: • promotion of collective bargaining agreements; 6. Collective Relations 6.1 Unions
as both a residence permit and a work authorisation document. ECOWAS Residence Card Foreign nationals from ECOWAS member states are exempt from the CERPAC requirement. In place of this, they must obtain an ECOWAS Residence Card, which authorises them to live and work in Nigeria in accordance with the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, Residence and Establishment. E-Migrant Registration Foreign employees must also complete e-migrant registration with the NIS. This involves providing per - sonal details, employment information and any other relevant documentation required by the NIS. 5. New Work 5.1 Mobile Work There are no specific regulations regarding mobile work in Nigeria. Data Privacy While there is no specific law on data privacy dur - ing mobile work, the NDPR requires organisations to protect personal data collected or processed within Nigeria. Employers must ensure that data accessed or processed during mobile work is handled in com - pliance with this regulation. Employees must also be informed about how their data will be collected, used and protected. Occupational Safety and Health Employers are required under the Factories Act and the Labour Act to ensure the safety and health of their employees, including those engaged in mobile work. Employers must conduct risk assessments for mobile work environments and provide necessary safety equipment and training to mitigate risks. Employees must also adhere to safety protocols and report any hazards encountered during mobile work. 5.2 Sabbaticals There is no specific national legislation governing sab - baticals, but they are a well-established practice in academia and public service.
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