Nigeria: National Effluent Limitation Regulation

Imposes binding emissions limitations in each state. The limits are binding, but individual states may enact stricter emissions limits.  The period between 1991 and 1995 allowed for industries to updrade their facilities to comply with this legislation.

Date Implemented: enacted: 1991 in effect: 1995

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-110169-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html