Section 4: Functions of the Authority

(1) Subject to this Act, the Authority shall be charged with the responsibility for nuclear safety and radiological protection regulation in Nigeria and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, shall-
(a) regulate the possession and application of radioactive substances and devices emitting ionizing radiation;
(b) ensure protection of life, health, property and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, while allowing beneficial practices involving exposure to ionizing radiation;
(c) regulate the safe promotion of nuclear research and development, and the application of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes;
(d) perform all necessary functions to enable Nigeria meet its national and international safeguards and safety obligations in the application of nuclear energy and ionizing radiation;
(e) advise the Federal Government on nuclear security, safety and radiation protection matters; and
(f) liaise with and foster co-operation with international and other organisations or bodies concerned having similar objectives.
(2) Without prejudice to subsection (1) of this section, the responsibility of the Authority shall extend to regulating-
(a) the introduction of radioactive sources, equipment or practices and of existing sources, equipment and practices involving exposure of workers and the general public to ionizing radiation; and
(b) as appropriate, the exploration, mining and milling of radioactive ores and other ores associated with the presence of radioactive substances.