HB.1248·House of Representatives·introduced 26 May 2026·last action 1 month ago
Advertising Practitioner’s (Registration, Licensing, Etc) Bill, 2017
Introduced
Progress through legislature13%
Overview
- Chamber
- House of Representatives
- Current stage
- Introduced
- Introduced
- 26 May 2026
- Last action
- 26 May 2026
Plain English
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The Advertising Practitioner's Bill aims to regulate advertising in Nigeria by requiring practitioners to register and get licensed.
In plain English
The Advertising Practitioner's (Registration, Licensing, Etc) Bill, 2017, is a proposed law that seeks to regulate the advertising industry in Nigeria. The bill requires advertising practitioners to register with a regulatory body and obtain a license to practice. This is intended to ensure that advertising in Nigeria is done in a professional and ethical manner. The bill also outlines the requirements for registration and licensing, as well as the consequences for non-compliance. The goal of the bill is to promote a more organized and responsible advertising industry in Nigeria.
How it affects you
- If you work in the advertising industry, you may need to register and get licensed to continue practicing.
- As a consumer, you may be exposed to more professional and ethical advertising.
- Businesses that advertise may need to ensure that their advertising practices comply with the new regulations.
Arguments for
- The bill could help to promote a more professional and ethical advertising industry in Nigeria.
- Registration and licensing could help to protect consumers from misleading or deceptive advertising.
Arguments against
- The bill may impose additional costs and administrative burdens on advertising practitioners and businesses.
Jargon buster
- Registration
- The process of officially recording someone's or something's details, often to gain permission to practice or operate.
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Timeline
- Introduced26 May 2026current
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