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In Nigeria, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm is five years in prison

In Nigeria, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit

Firearm regulations in Nigeria include written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

In Nigeria, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited

In Nigeria, the law requires that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

In Nigeria, only licensed gun owners may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

In Nigeria, civilians are not allowed to possess machine-guns, military rifles and handguns

In Nigeria, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law

Guns in Nigeria are regulated by the President

Guiding gun control legislation in Nigeria includes the Firearms Act and Firearms Regulations