Transparency Score: 50/100
Response Timeline
Initial Response
14 days
Extension
7 days
Lagos State extended the federal FOI Act's 7-day deadline to 14 days in its own legislation. This is a meaningful difference from the federal FOI Act 2011 deadline. In April 2025 the Nigerian Supreme Court confirmed the federal FOI Act is enforceable in all states, but Lagos's own law remains operative with its 14-day deadline.
Exemptions
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SecurityInformation endangering national security
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Personal privacyPersonal privacy interests
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Commercial confidenceTrade secrets and commercial confidence
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Law enforcementLaw enforcement and investigation records
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CabinetExecutive committee deliberations
Exemptions broadly follow the federal FOI Act 2011 framework.
Appeal Process
1
Application to the head of the institution for review
2
Application to the High Court of Lagos State
Lagos High Court hears FOI appeals from state bodies.
Sources & References
- Full text of law →
- Primary source →
- https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/264863-freedom-of-information-act-applicable-to-all-states-in-nigeria-appeal-court-rules.html