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This is the 2015 Report on Human Rights Violation Based on Real or Perceived Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Nigeria.
This is the Nigeria National Human Rights Commission Journal which looks at the SSMPA law signed in 2014.
This is a same sex relationships and marriage prohibition law signed in Lagos state in May 2007.
This is poll report highlights the perception of Nigerians on LGBTQ+ community, their rights and the level of acceptance within the Nigeria society.
This contains sections that criminalize marriage and affairs of same sex loving persons and those who support same sex activities in Nigeria. This bill was re-introduced in 2011 by the Nigerian Senate.
This contains sections that criminalize marriage and affairs of same sex loving persons and those who support or assist same sex activities in Nigeria, this bill was reintroduced in 2008 for it to be passed into law, by the house of assembly
This contains sections that criminalize marriage and affairs of same sex loving persons and those who support or assist same sex relationships in Nigeria, this bill was introduced in 2006.
This is the amended Nigerian constitution which contain rule and regulation that governs Nigeria
This is the Nigerian constitution as at 1960, the highest law governing the affairs and everyday lives of Nigerians, this law has since been amended.
This contain types of criminal offences and prescription of punishment for these criminal offences committed across Nigeria.
This is a report submitted by CSO working on Sexual minorities rights in Africa. The report is a documentation of human rights violation situation of sexual minorities in Nigeria as at 2011.
This is a regional document conferring rights and privileges within the African Region. This document contains rights that are to be recognized by Member states of African Region.