The modes of appointment of construction professionals in Nigeria vary between the public sector and the private sector. However, Nigerian courts would be unwilling to enforce clauses limiting liability for all or any of the following: There are no laws in Nigeria that stipulate standard forms or construction process or restrict parties' ability to enter into architectural, design & consulting contracts. The EGASPIN provides for the following processes: Environmental screening to be carried out during concept selection studies. In this revision, the starting band was increased from N250,000.00 to N5 Million. Advising a leading Nigerian broadband communication solution integrator on the financing of fibre optic cables and the restructuring of existing debt; Advising IFC in connection with the proposed facilities of up to USD325 million to a liquefied natural gas company in Nigeria. According to the Minister of Transport, the Kano-Maradi rail is aimed at facilitating bilateral trade between Nigerian and Niger. In practice, an eight to nine-hour working day is the norm. Professional bodies are formed as an association of professionals which enhance, control, and regulate the activities of its members. There is no limit to the number of hours an employee can work in a day. Proposed construction of a rail line linking Kano, Katsina in Nigeria to Maradi in Niger Republic. For projects in the power sector, turnkey engineering, procurement and construction contracts between the project company and the contractor, continue to be popular, with the project having separate operation and maintenance arrangements. This Scale was used for the next 14 years until 1992 when it was revised. Types of Professional Fees 4.2. N60m (estimated project cost) multiplied by a minimum of 7.5% (scale of fees for new projects). Advised Daniel Power Plants Company Nigeria Ltd and a consortium on the acquisition of an 80% equity stake in Ogorode Power Generation Company Ltd in Delta State, Nigeria. Cost is a vital element in every development. Renewable Energy Village in Kakuri, Kaduna State. Improving power supply reliability to meet growing demand. Some projects are procured as wrapped-around engineering, procurement and construction projects. Advised Kepco Energy Resources Limited, the joint venture company established by the Sahara Energy Group and Korea Electric Power Corporation, in connection with its acquisition of a 70% equity interest in Egbin Power Plc. In this revision, the starting band was increased from N250,000.00 to N5 Million. WebThis 1978 document had the architects fee starting at 4.5% for a project of N250,000.00 and sliding thereafter. These laws include the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, 2010. If passed, the proposed legislation will establish a framework for Nigerian professionals to be given preference in the implementation of construction projects in Nigeria. Where the project involves the provision of utilities, the project company will usually prefer to impose absolute obligations on the contractor (to the effect that the completed project must be fit for a particular purpose and remain fit for a specified period). Basis of Professional Charges for Consulting Services 4.3. WebLowe (2003) further stated that the value added of construction is in the range of 7% to 10% for highly developed economies and around 3% to 6% for underdeveloped economies. On the basis of the President's directive that every seaport should have complementary rail infrastructure, we expect to see more developments in this sector in other states in the medium to long term. WebThis 1978 document had the architects fee starting at 4.5% for a project of N250,000.00 and sliding thereafter. Fee proposed 10% of cost of Annual Services. The Engineering Consultancy and Project Management Services Agreement, Charges and Conditions of Engagement produced by the Association of Consulting Engineers Nigeria (ACEN), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers. An alternative is to include a direct payment clause which allows for the employer to step in and pay the subcontractor directly where the contractor fails or is unable to make payments. d) PSGS 4: Property Management. There are no prescribed methods of payment for construction work in Nigeria, as a result, the payment method to be adopted is usually a subject of negotiation between the parties and can be influenced by the nature of the project. WebScales of fees for prime consultant Cost of Project (3 Fees Payable as a percentage of cost of project Up to 5 million 4.73% Next 10 million or part thereof 450% Next 15 million or 4.25% Next 45 million or part thereof 4.00% Next 75 million or part thereof 3.50% Next 150 million or part thereof 3.00% Next 200 million or part thereo! Risks associated with fitness are mitigated through performance guarantees from the contractors. Advising CMA CGM Terminals Group in connection with the sub-concession of the container terminal and related infrastructure of the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The CC Act also prescribes the same penalty in relation to similar offences as those immediately above. The slow implementation of government budgets, however, has been a perennial problem in Nigeria. Percentage Fee Scales 4.4. The insurance must have a value that is at least three times the total annual emoluments of all the employees. In addition, the foreign nationals being employed must obtain a residence and work permit on entry into Nigeria to enable them to both live and work in Nigeria. The proposed project is submitted to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval. However, Nigeria currently builds just 2,000 houses per year. Withholding tax of 10% on any dividend paid (unless it has a tax exemption), although if the recipient of the dividend is located in a country with which Nigeria has a double tax treaty, the rate would be reduced to 7.5%. The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (Establishment, etc) Act 2005 (ICRC Act), the Privatisation and Commercialisation Act 1999 and the Public Procurement Act 2007 (PPA) (and the regulations made pursuant to the PPA) make up the statutory framework for PPPs in Nigeria. Under Nigerian Law, certain professionals must have obtained the relevant licences to engage in construction projects: Engineers must be licensed by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) under the Engineers (Registration, etc) Act) (, Quantity surveyors must be licensed by the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria under the Quantity Surveyors (Registration, etc.) The current monthly minimum wage prescribed by the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (NMWA) is NGN30,000. Nigeria LNG Train 7 project is an ongoing expansion of the Nigeria LNG Terminal at Bonny Island, Nigeria. f) PSGS 6: Letting/Real Estate Brokerage/Agency. Typically, they are based on the FIDIC Silver Book. The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded in 1960 as an association of. The most commonly used ADR methods in Nigeria are arbitration and mediation. ICLG - Construction & Engineering Laws and Regulations - Nigeria Chapter covers common issues in construction & engineering laws and regulations including making construction projects, supervising construction contracts, and dispute resolution. WebCONSULTANCY AGREEMENT & PROFESSIONAL FEES SCHEDULE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT 7 In the event that the Architect is required to process the application, the Client shall pay the Architect an additional fee based on a time charge as per Schedule 4.11 and expenses based on cost plus 10% in respect of the processing of such Due to the increasing cost of key infrastructure projects in the country and dwindling government financing, the government has used public private partnership (PPP) arrangements to finance projects for which the government is not able to secure debt financing, for example the: Highway Development and Management Initiative, a PPP, which is expected to attract over NGN1 trillion in private investment for the development and maintenance of road networks. In other cases, the overall cap does not exceed the amount of the contract price. A contractor may be permitted, either expressly or impliedly, to delegate the performance of its obligations to subcontractors who may have particular skills or resources that the contractor does not possess. The common contract forms used for local projects are: The Standard Bidding and Contract Documents produced by the Bureau of Public Enterprises (for public procurement works). State governments have also embarked on projects aimed at providing affordable housing for citizens. The main tax issues which arise on projects include whether there will be value added tax, the applicable rate of stamp duty on the transaction document(s), and transfer taxes in relation to land or other property. Where an instrument is executed outside Nigeria, stamp duty must be paid within 30 days from the date on which the instrument is first brought into Nigeria. Final EIA to be prepared and approval obtained at the end of detailed engineering design but before the commencement of any construction activities. 19, 2009. WebLowe (2003) further stated that the value added of construction is in the range of 7% to 10% for highly developed economies and around 3% to 6% for underdeveloped economies. The transaction, which is valued at USD311.2 million, involved the sale of three power stations by the Rivers State Government to the investor. This was submitted by the Association of Consulting Engineers in Nigeria and the Nigerian Society of Engineers to the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in In subcontracts for the provision of services that are vital to completion of a construction project, it is not uncommon for a contractor to require the inclusion of the "pay-when-paid" clause. Strengthening the sector's institutional framework and increasing transparency. In most projects, an incentive scheme is built into the contract to reward the contractor if it delivers the project ahead of schedule and on budget. A change in applicable laws and standards necessitates such change. Usually, the state where the construction contract is implemented or ought to be performed will determine the high court that will have jurisdiction over the contractual dispute. The flip side of this is that an estimated loss scheme (liquidated damages) is also built into the contract to subtly compel the contractor to deliver on time and on budget. Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act 2006. Parties are free to determine the scope, nature and term of their contracts to the extent that the terms of those contracts do not breach the laws of Nigeria. However, Nigeria currently builds just 2,000 houses per year. The Employee Compensation Act 2010 established the Employees' Compensation Fund (Fund) and requires every employer to make a minimum monthly contribution of 1% of its total monthly payroll into the Fund. The Factories Act also provides that where an offence is committed by a body corporate, every director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate is guilty of that offence and liable as if they had committed that offence unless they prove that the act or omission constituting the offence took place without their consent, knowledge, connivance or neglect. The two pieces of primary legislation that govern environmental issues in Nigeria are the: Environmental Impact Assessment Act (EIA Act). The Nigerian construction industry struggled in 2020 due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown measures. Equals N4.5m (architects fee for pre-contract services) Note; ARCON conditions of engagement say that these fees are the minimum that should be charged, therefore, your design circumstances may warrant a little increase in the percentage. The Harmful Wastes Act criminalises the unlawful carriage, deposit or possession of harmful waste in Nigeria, its territorial waters or exclusive economic zones. The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded in 1960 as an association of. However, the application of these fee scales is usually not mandatory and parties can instead agree that a lump sum will be paid in instalments at agreed milestones or generally agree on a satisfactory fee payment structure. The contractual provisions that govern or limit liability include provisions dealing with any of the following: Indemnities on account of losses caused by delay. Implementing clear policies that promote and encourage investor confidence in the sector. A project company is required to obtain expatriate quota approvals for the relevant number of expatriate personnel it intends to employ. The repayment of the loan is structured in accordance with a repayment schedule by way of amortisation, or very rarely, a bullet repayment. Rules of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration (UK). In some cases, a project company may procure a single project insurance package and by virtue of the project agreements, share the benefit of the insurance cover with different project service providers. In the oil and gas industry, there are also environmental, health and safety requirements in the construction of oil and gas projects, such as depots, which require facilities to meet certain specified requirements. This was submitted by the Association of Consulting Engineers in Nigeria and the Nigerian Society of Engineers to the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Approval of project documents by lenders. Harmful Waste (Special Criminal Provisions, etc.) Advised Kepco Energy Resources Ltd on the financing of its acquisition of Egbin Power PLC. A Q&A guide to construction and projects law in Nigeria. This law is expected to provide a much-needed overhaul of the Nigeria's oil and gas sector, thereby creating multiplier effects across the entire construction chain and the economy. For example, in Lagos State, the transfer fees payable on a transfer of land total 3% of the assessed fair market value of the property. There are 3 stages of payment. Under Nigerian law, exclusion of liability is typically achieved through limitation of liability clauses. Under the terms of the contract, a sub-contractor can suspend work or terminate a sub-contract on a main contractor becoming insolvent. In terms of transaction structure, a special purpose vehicle (project company) is usually set up by the sponsors for the sole purpose of implementing the project. ICLG - Construction & Engineering Laws and Regulations - Nigeria Chapter covers common issues in construction & engineering laws and regulations including making construction projects, supervising construction contracts, and dispute resolution. There are no specific laws in the Nigerian construction industry that give a contractor the right to maintain a lien on the employer's property or over the project where there is a payment default. This is, however, a contractual right and can only be exercised if it is included in the project document. Currently leading the team advising a US company in connection with the development of a 30MW Coal fired power plant in Nigeria. In addition to local Nigerian laws, some foreign anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws have extra-territorial effect and may apply to certain categories of persons in relation to actions that are connected with Nigeria. Equity funding can be provided by project sponsors, private equity funds, impact investors and individuals. Construction contracts typically include caps on liability. All procuring entities, including MDAs are required to obtain a Certificate of No Objection to Contract Award from the Bureau of Public Procurement before they engage in any procurement process. The concept of PPPs as an alternative to the funding of public utilities is gradually gaining popularity in Nigeria. 0% if its turnover is less than NGN25,000,000. Fee proposed 10% of cost of Annual Services. Professional Bodies in Nigerian Construction Industry. Change in law risk. Some engineering, procurement and construction contracts for local projects are also drafted on the basis of the template developed by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (. One of the functions of the Bureau of Public Procurement is to prepare and update standard bidding and contract documents. If this applies, any gains realised from the disposal of the asset will not be subject to capital gains tax but the company will be entitled to claim a roll-over relief if the new asset is acquired, or an unconditional contract for the acquisition is entered into, within 12 months before or after, the disposal of the old asset. Subsequent payments are then made on the achievement of agreed milestones and the completion of the project. In. Typically, contractors are allocated all the following risks: Risk of compliance with applicable law and regulation. The collapse in oil prices and the pandemic plunged the country into recession in 2020. Another right of the client is to take physical possession of and secure the site. Generally, a contractor has no obligation to personally perform all the works involved in the project unless expressly obliged under the agreement. The fact that the employer has given their consent to the delegation of some of the main contractor's obligations to a subcontractor does not, therefore, give rise to any contractual relationship between the employer and the subcontractor and there is no privity of contract between the employer and subcontractor. Extensive rehabilitation of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, one of the largest road networks in Africa, the oldest expressway and busiest inter-state route in Nigeria. Nigeria is a federation comprised of 36 states and the federal capital territory, Abuja. Other debt funding arrangements include overdraft facility, revolving credit facility, debt capital markets and letters of credit. Member of the team that advised Consolidated Infrastructure Group Ltd. on due diligence and project structuring for its investment in the development of an 8.5 MW dual fuel power project in Delta State. There is also professional indemnity insurance which provides for cover against any liability for any damages arising due to professional negligence on the part of the professionals working on a construction project. There are usually no restrictions on the client's right to terminate the contract in the event of the contractor's bankruptcy or insolvency, unless otherwise stated in the contract. Member of the team that advised Falcon Kinetics Limited on the Construction of the Civil and Structural Works for the development of a 4,000MT LPG Bulk Gas Storage Facility and Jetty Project at Rumuolumeni, Saipem/Aker Base Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Guidelines for the Development of Local Content in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. Failure of the project to meet the performance standards. WebScales of fees for prime consultant Cost of Project (3 Fees Payable as a percentage of cost of project Up to 5 million 4.73% Next 10 million or part thereof 450% Next 15 million or 4.25% Next 45 million or part thereof 4.00% Next 75 million or part thereof 3.50% Next 150 million or part thereof 3.00% Next 200 million or part thereo! A special purpose vehicle used to execute the project will be liable to pay: 30% of its total profit (less any allowable deductions and capital allowances) if it has more than NGN100,000,000 turnover; 20% if it has a turnover between NGN25,000,000 and NGN100,000,000; or. The EIA must be approved by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). Table of Professional Charges 4.5. Federal Ministry of Works Contract (variant of the JCT). Construction contracts involving international counterparties typically provide for institutional arbitration under the International Chamber of Commerce Rules, the London Court of International Arbitration Rules, and the Rules of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK). e) PSGS 5: Facility Management. The working hours of all other employees are governed by their respective contracts of employment. Data provided by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that the construction sector grew by only 1.42% in Q1 2021 from 1.21% in Q4 2020. Other sanctions imposed under the EFCC Act include the forfeiture of assets (both within and outside Nigeria) and the freezing of bank accounts maintained by a person accused of the commission of a financial crime. Advised New Electricity Development Company Ltd on the acquisition of Ikeja Electricity Distribution PLC. Where the assets to be used in a construction project are liable to VAT, the purchaser must pay VAT on the consideration payable for such assets at the rate of 7.5%. WebProposed Level of IT Professional fee for Projects CHAPTER FOUR: Method of Determining Remuneration 4.1. Construction professionals will usually seek to place a cap on their liability. The current administration has also budgeted NGN4.125 trillion (about USD9.9 billion) for capital expenditure in the 2021 Appropriation Act. Failure to stamp an instrument will render it inadmissible as evidence in any civil proceedings before any Nigerian court. National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) (Establishment) Act 2007 (NESREA Act). There is currently a bill at the Nigerian National Assembly in connection with the development of local expertise and capacity in the Nigerian construction industry. Webprofessionals in the Built Industry to develop an harmonised scale of fees. In July 2012, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued the Sustainable Banking Principles under which banks and other financial institutions undertook to integrate environmental and social considerations into business decision making. The PPA contains detailed provisions in respect of the procurement process, including the principles, planning, implementation and general conduct of public procurement. The project is currently at the pre-engineering state which is estimated to be completed in 10 months. 40 days after execution of the instrument, where an instrument is liable to stamp duty at a nominal rate. The standard document for PPP is a concession agreement which is executed between the relevant government agency and the private sector participant. The PPP model has been implemented in various sectors of the Nigerian economy such as ports, transportation (road, rail, water and airports), health, housing, education, free trade zones, and most recently, in the electric power sector. 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