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Nigeria's Freedom of Information Act 2011 grants citizens the right to request information from any public institution. Public bodies must respond within 7 days. If denied, you can apply to a court for enforcement.
Each country has an appeals process. In Nigeria, you can appeal to the courts. In South Africa (PAIA), you appeal to the Information Regulator or a court. In Kenya, you complain to the Commission on Administrative Justice. In Ghana, you appeal to the Right to Information Commission.
Generally, FOI laws apply to public bodies (government ministries, departments, agencies). In South Africa, PAIA also partially covers private entities if the information is needed to protect your rights. Nigeria's FOIA only covers public institutions.
No — in all four countries, you are not legally required to explain why you want the information. Simply describe what information you need and who holds it.