Entry #4588: LGBT housing discrimination in Nigeria

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RegionNigeria
IssueLGBT housing discrimination
StatusNo protections
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionSection 17(2)(a) in The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states "every citizen shall have equality of rights, obligations and opportunities before the law." However, there are no explicit discrimination protections in regards to housing discrimination regarding sexual orientation and gender identity in Nigeria.
Sourceshttp://www.nigeria-law.org/ConstitutionOfTheFederalRepublicOfNigeria.htm#Chapter_2
Federal LawYes


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edited by Unknownmiles. setting as federal law, rewriting description, and removing unnecessary date

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Start DateMay 29, 1999(unknown)
DescriptionHomosexuality is still illegal there.Section 17(2)(a) in The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states "every citizen shall have equality of rights, obligations and opportunities before the law." However, there are no explicit discrimination protections in regards to housing discrimination regarding sexual orientation and gender identity in Nigeria.
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Homosexuality is still illegal there. Section 17(2)(a) in The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states "every citizen shall have equality of rights, obligations and opportunities before the law." However, there are no explicit discrimination protections in regards to housing discrimination regarding sexual orientation and gender identity in Nigeria.
Federal LawNoYes
Sourceshttp://www.nigeria-law.org/ConstitutionOfTheFederalRepublicOfNigeria.htm#Chapter_2

edited by Ausyk

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Start Date(unknown)May 29, 1999
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StatusNo protections
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionHomosexuality is still illegal there.
SourcesNo