The Harmful Wastes Act criminalises the unlawful carriage, deposit or possession of harmful waste in Nigeria, its territorial waters or exclusive economic zones. 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. Professional bodies are formed as an association of professionals which enhance, control, and regulate the activities of its members. 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. Legal or equitable mortgage on all of the project company's interest in the project site, land and buildings and fixed plant and machinery. Generally, a contractor has no obligation to personally perform all the works involved in the project unless expressly obliged under the agreement. The project company usually has no assets other than the project and will be the borrower under the financing agreements and a party to the project agreements. 1 Percent of General Construction Total General Construction Estimate = $50,000,000 25% of Total General Construction = MEP Portion of the Construction = $12,500,000 MEP Design Fee: as Percentage of the MEP Construction (4%): Design Fee = $12,500,000 x 4% = $500,000 as Percentage of General Construction (25% x 4% = 1%): Key member of the team that advised Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, as Lender's counsel, with respect to an USD11.3 million medium term loan facility advanced for the refinancing of a residential real estate development in Durunmi, Abuja. Fee proposed is 10% of Gross Rent Payable, or Gross Proceeds of Sale/Purchase. The most common corporate structure for projects in Nigeria is a private company limited by shares. Most construction contracts contain step-in right provisions that impose an obligation on the contractor to assign the subcontract to the employer in certain circumstances, for example, if the main contract is terminated. However, it is common for a contractor's obligations to be qualified to the extent that once the contractor has used its best endeavours or has applied the degree of skill and care that could reasonably be expected from a professional of its status, the project company is obliged to accept the completed project. Advised Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) and Camco Clean Energy on the management buy-out of Pas Solar Limited and its Nigerian subsidiary, Pas BBoXX limited, solar energy companies providing off-grid electricity to customers. 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. The project owner typically takes the following risks: Risk of ground conditions, including any archaeological discoveries or ionisation and contamination of the soil. 19, 2011. 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 Corrupt Practices Act prescribes a penalty of five years imprisonment for any person who accepts or gives or agrees to accept, give or offer an inducement or reward to any person in relation to their principal's affairs or business. 1 Percent of General Construction Total General Construction Estimate = $50,000,000 25% of Total General Construction = MEP Portion of the Construction = $12,500,000 MEP Design Fee: as Percentage of the MEP Construction (4%): Design Fee = $12,500,000 x 4% = $500,000 as Percentage of General Construction (25% x 4% = 1%): In other cases, the overall cap does not exceed the amount of the contract price. 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. Fee proposed 10% of cost of Annual Services. Construction contracts do not differ for international projects. 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! Typically, they are based on the FIDIC Silver Book. Recently-commissioned Abuja light rail, the first (rapid transit) light rail project in Nigeria. 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). National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing System) Regulations, SI No. 19, 2009. Basis of Professional Charges for Consulting Services 4.3. 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. Arbitration is either ad hoc or institutional. A project company is required to obtain expatriate quota approvals for the relevant number of expatriate personnel it intends to employ. The Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria (EGASPIN). The Pension Reform Act 2014 imposes an obligation on employers to obtain life insurance cover for all their employees. These laws include the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, 2010. In the power sector, the caps in engineering, procurement and construction contracts range between 10% and 15%. Fee proposed 10% of cost of Annual Services. Controversy is sprouting again among building sector professionals on the scale of fees being charged in the industry. 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. Time or Duration Based Fees CHAPTER FIVE: Adjustment of Fees 5.1. Some Nigerian construction contracts permit the owner to request the contractor to alter the works and services (or any part of them) through change orders, change requests, and change notices. 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. 0% if its turnover is less than NGN25,000,000. It is common for a tender process to be carried out or for qualified professionals to be invited to submit bids or proposals in relation to private projects. Cost is a vital element in every development. There are usually provisions incorporated in the project documents to enable the consultants terminate the contract in the event of the contractor's insolvency. The obligations under the EGASPIN are in addition to any other environmental compliance requirement set out under any other law. 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. Covenants, representations and warranties. During 2020 and 2021, parties have increasingly sought to declare force majeure events caused by COVID-19. The collapse in oil prices and the pandemic plunged the country into recession in 2020. The Act provides that any person who deals with harmful waste without lawful authority is guilty of an offence. The current monthly minimum wage prescribed by the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (NMWA) is NGN30,000. Lekki Deep Seaport project is also being developed as a PPP between the federal Government of Nigeria, the Lagos State Government and Tolaram Group. The PPA also requires procurement to be conducted in a manner that is: Equitable for ensuring accountability and conformity with its provisions (with the aim of achieving value for money and fitness of purpose). According to the Minister of Transport, the Kano-Maradi rail is aimed at facilitating bilateral trade between Nigerian and Niger. The proposed project is submitted to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval. Act (. Types of Professional Fees 4.2. Current notable major projects include the: Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway to connect Lagos State to Ibadan via Ogun State. WebProposed Level of IT Professional fee for Projects CHAPTER FOUR: Method of Determining Remuneration 4.1. Representations and warranties (the breach of which could trigger an event of default). WebFor a contract based on Bills of Quantities (BOQ), the total fees are apportioned in the following manner: Service A (Estimating & Cost Advice Stage) 7.5% Service B (Documentation Stage) 42.5% Service C (Contract Administration Stage) 30% Service D (Final Account Stage) 20% Provisional BOQ Contract: Nigeria is a federation comprised of 36 states and the federal capital territory, Abuja. 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%. 11, 2011. Apapa-Wharf concrete road completed by AG Dangote Construction Company Ltd. Construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port (. The current administration has also budgeted NGN4.125 trillion (about USD9.9 billion) for capital expenditure in the 2021 Appropriation Act. Signed a six-year, NGN1.15 trillion (about USD3.8 billion) contract with Germany's Siemens AG for a three-phased electrification project further to the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) which is aimed at increasing Nigeria's power supply in three phases to 25,000 MW. Fee proposed is 10% of Gross Rent Payable, or Gross Proceeds of Sale/Purchase. Corporate guarantee from the sponsors (and sponsors' parent companies in international projects). 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 There is also no compulsory levy to fund local infrastructure. Advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in connection with its investment in a 120MW greenfield solar photovoltaic (PV) power project in Kogi State, Nigeria. The continuing expansion of Nigeria's middle class has made investments in condominiums and shopping malls a popular choice for private capital. In addition, anything used for the carriage of harmful wastes and any premises or land where it was kept can be forfeited to the FGN. In relation to projects in the private sector, the process of appointment depends on the internal rules developed by project sponsors. The CC Act also prescribes the same penalty in relation to similar offences as those immediately above. In 2019, the Ministry of Works and Housing set aside a total sum of 19.8 billion naira ($55 million) for the construction of 2,383 units of housing across the 36 states of Nigeria under the National Housing Program. There are other non-compulsory insurance products, such as erection all risk insurance, that a contractor or project company will typically procure. In this revision, the starting band was increased from N250,000.00 to N5 Million. Under the terms of the contract, a sub-contractor can suspend work or terminate a sub-contract on a main contractor becoming insolvent. However, Nigeria currently builds just 2,000 houses per year. Launched an initiative under the REA, as part of the NESP, to roll out five million new solar-based connections in communities that are not grid connected. 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! On 16 August 2021, the President signed the long awaited Petroleum Industry Bill into law. Time or Duration Based Fees CHAPTER FIVE: Adjustment of Fees 5.1. N60m (estimated project cost) multiplied by a minimum of 7.5% (scale of fees for new projects). There are 3 stages of payment. In relation to construction projects, one mechanism is funding the project company with more debt than equity and so reducing the taxable income of the special purpose vehicle. This is, however, a contractual right and can only be exercised if it is included in the project document. 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%. WebThis 1978 document had the architects fee starting at 4.5% for a project of N250,000.00 and sliding thereafter. 0. The most heavily negotiated provisions are those relating to the contractor's liability in specific events of default. 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. The slow implementation of government budgets, however, has been a perennial problem in Nigeria. Typically, third parties and end users are not parties to the construction contract(s) and cannot enforce an action for breach against the contractors for the designs and construction. The private sector has also shown an increased appetite for investment in real estate. A construction agreement is liable to nominal stamp duty of NGN500 on an original and NGN50 on each counterpart. Fee proposed is 10% of Gross Rent Payable, or Gross Proceeds of Sale/Purchase. Contracts for the KanoJibia and Port Harcourtaiduguri lines were confirmed by the Federal Executive Council. 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. WebConstruction projects are generally not exempt from VAT, and are liable to VAT at 7.5%. 2.50% Balance f) PSGS 6: Letting/Real Estate Brokerage/Agency. The scope of such caps is usually fixed by commercial terms with the relevant acceptable exclusions, which may be extended beyond the norm, based primarily on the risk allocation mechanism of the project. The Failed Banks (Recovery of Debts) and Financial Malpractices in Banks Act, 2004 prescribes a penalty of three years imprisonment for similar offences as those immediately above. Despite the impact of the pandemic that led to a significant decline of construction activities, the industry was forecast to be one of the lead drivers of the Nigerian economy in 2021. Risks associated with fitness are mitigated through performance guarantees from the contractors. Fee proposed 10% of Gross Rent Payable. In February 2021, the World Bank Group approved USD500 million support for the FGN for improving the electricity distribution sector and boosting access by improving the performance of Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) through a large-scale metering programme. Draft EIA to be carried out and a report submitted to the DRP at the end of the project conceptual design and will form the basis for approval by the DPR of the detailed engineering design. Improving power supply reliability to meet growing demand. Assignment of rights in the project documents, insurance policies, hedging arrangements, future and present undertaking, and so on. The two major funding models for local and international projects in Nigeria are: Equity, including mezzanine finance. Webprofessionals in the Built Industry to develop an harmonised scale of fees. This can be done as currently there are no thin capitalisation rules in Nigeria and parties can take advantage of this. Where the FGN or any of its agencies is a party to the proceedings or where the dispute relates to the executive, administrative or managerial action or inaction of the FGN (other than a simple breach of contract), the Federal High Court would have jurisdiction. ensure that the working environment cannot reasonably constitute a health hazard to the employees; make adequate provision for the protection of the health of its workers; insure all employees against injury to health or other forms of physical injury, accident or death that may occur in the course of duty. The repayment of the loan is structured in accordance with a repayment schedule by way of amortisation, or very rarely, a bullet repayment. 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. The General Conditions of Contract for the procurement of works 2011. Final EIA to be prepared and approval obtained at the end of detailed engineering design but before the commencement of any construction activities. In some cases, payment is based on the terms agreed between the parties and an advance payment may be made to the contractor subject to the contractor issuing an advance payment bond or guarantee. However, there are other transfer fees and taxes payable on the transfer of real property. One of the functions of the Bureau of Public Procurement is to prepare and update standard bidding and contract documents. f) PSGS 6: Letting/Real Estate Brokerage/Agency. 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 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. Failure to stamp an instrument will render it inadmissible as evidence in any civil proceedings before any Nigerian court. Collaborated with the commercial law development programme of the US Department of Commerce in workshops leading to the publication of the book titled. Professional fees in building projects Structural engineering fees Rp200,000 to Rp 300,000 per square metre MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) design fees Rp120,000 per square metre Quantity Surveyors fees Rp60,000 per square metre The Q&A gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals; the main parties; procurement arrangements; transaction structures and corporate vehicles; financing projects; security and contractual protections that funders require; standard forms of contracts; risk allocation; excluding liability, including caps and force majeure; contractual provisions covering material delays and variations; appointing and paying contractors; subcontractors; licences and consents; projects insurance; labour laws; health and safety; environmental issues; corrupt business practices and bribery; bankruptcy/insolvency; public private partnerships (PPPs); dispute resolution; tax and mitigating tax liability; the main construction organisations; and proposals for reform. Some projects are procured as wrapped-around engineering, procurement and construction projects. An employer that breaches the Construction Law commits an offence and on conviction is liable for: individuals: a fine of up to NGN100,000 and a term of imprisonment of up to three months; In relation to health, safety and environment in the power sector, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) published the Nigerian Electricity Health and Safety Code, 2014 (Code) and the Nigerian Electricity Health and Safety Standards Manual (Manual). Generally, a Nigerian national does not require any authorisations to work in Nigeria. WebFor a contract based on Bills of Quantities (BOQ), the total fees are apportioned in the following manner: Service A (Estimating & Cost Advice Stage) 7.5% Service B (Documentation Stage) 42.5% Service C (Contract Administration Stage) 30% Service D (Final Account Stage) 20% Provisional BOQ Contract: An arbitral award is both binding and enforceable by Nigerian courts. Professional bodies are formed as an association of professionals which enhance, control, and regulate the activities of its members. However, in international projects, the project company is usually wholly owned by the sponsors through a holding company incorporated in a tax-friendly jurisdiction. Professional Bodies in Nigerian Construction Industry. Rivers State Public-Public Participation in Infrastructure Development Law 2009. The Stamp Duties Act 2004 (as amended) requires stamp duty to be paid on instruments executed in Nigeria or relating to any property situated in Nigeria or matter to be done in Nigeria. It is not clear whether a common law mechanic's lien will apply to construction projects where the contractor is unpaid. Percentage Fee Scales 4.4. National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) (Establishment) Act 2007 (NESREA Act). In February 2021, at commissioning of a 1.12 MW Captive Solar Hybrid Power Plant at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi which was executed under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP), the FGN stated that Nigeria intends to have 30% of its electricity supply from renewables by the year 2030. 2.50% Balance In July 2020, the Nigerian President approved the payment of EUR15.21 million and NGN1.708 billion as counterpart funding for the PPI. The most common forms of dispute resolution in Nigeria are litigation and arbitration. In 2019, the Ministry of Works and Housing set aside a total sum of 19.8 billion naira ($55 million) for the construction of 2,383 units of housing across the 36 states of Nigeria under the National Housing Program. The PPA contains detailed provisions in respect of the procurement process, including the principles, planning, implementation and general conduct of public procurement. 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. 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. The relationships between employers, contractors and subcontractors are typically governed by ordinary principles of contract law. 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. In addition, the NMWA does not apply to establishments that employ less than 25 persons, or in which people are employed on a part-time or piece-rate basis. For both local and international projects, a syndicate of lenders typically provide the debt financing but some local projects are funded on a bilateral basis. With respect to the electric power sector, the NERC has issued: Regulations on National Content Development for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry 2013 (National Content Regulations). Controversy is sprouting again among building sector professionals on the scale of fees being charged in the industry. Strengthening the sector's institutional framework and increasing transparency. The Abuja Metro Rail, the Abuja-Kaduna Rail and the 327 kilometre Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri Rail projects were completed in 2020. 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 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) is committed to growing the infrastructure industry including modernising and expanding the existing power production capacities in the country, both on-grid and off-grid. Sponsors and project developers often incorporate those requirements into a contract as part of the employer's requirements of the contractor. Construction & Engineering Laws and Regulations Nigeria 2022-2023. Fixed and floating charges over all the project company's assets and receivables, bank accounts. 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. This Scale was used for the next 14 years until 1992 when it was revised. In this revision, the starting band was increased from N250,000.00 to N5 Million. The project company or relevant contractor must also obtain a fire safety certificate from the Federal Fire Service and the relevant State Fire Service to confirm compliance with fire safety measures. 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! Table of Professional Charges 4.5. 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. Expatriate Quota Approvals are granted on a temporary basis, usually for two to three years and can be renewed up to five times for up to 10 years in some instances. 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. The procurement legislation in Nigeria are set out in the Public Procurement Act 2007 (PPA) (including the Public Procurement (Goods and Works) Regulations 2007 and the Public Procurement (Consultancy Services) Regulations 2007 made under the PPA) and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission Act, 2005 (ICRC Act). The Lagos State government has also partnered with Nigerian Mortgage Refinancing Company (NMRC) and private developers to construct and deliver 20,000 housing units to the state in the near future. The interest payment on a loan to fund a construction project is an allowable deduction before arriving at the taxable profits. WebConstruction projects are generally not exempt from VAT, and are liable to VAT at 7.5%. However, by law, parties are unable to cap liability arising from death and personal injury. It is uncommon for payment obligations under construction contracts to be secured by land or property. This clause requires a subcontractor to be paid within a specific period after the contractor has been paid that is make payment contingent on the contractor being paid. This trend has continued in 2021, and a report published by the World Bank in June 2021 (. Advised Kepco Energy Resources Ltd on the financing of its acquisition of Egbin Power PLC. These include the: Abia State Public Private Partnership and Investment Promotion Law of 2016. 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 Put and call options (that is, the right of the equity financiers or sponsors to compel the government to repurchase the assets or shares of the project company in the event that the project is expropriated or faces significant local risks). Parties to construction contracts in Nigeria typically negotiate their contracts on the basis of a draft prepared by their advisers including lawyers. Any person who commits an offence by act or omission, aids another to commit an offence, or counsels or procures another to commit an offence is themselves guilty of the offence and liable on conviction to imprisonment for life. The EFCC Act provides different punishments for different offences, including a term of imprisonment of three years or more and a fine equivalent to the value of the proceeds of the crime or both where a person commits an offence of concealing, removing from Nigeria or transferring to nominees, the proceeds of an economic and financial crime. Advised Actis on its investment in the 459 MW Azura-Edo gas fired independent power plant in Edo State. Webprofessionals in the Built Industry to develop an harmonised scale of fees. Including provisions that require interest on delayed payments is also one of the means of ensuring that contractual payments are made promptly and diligently. The structures explained above also apply to international projects. 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