This document summarizes Nigeria's laws and regulations regarding shipwrecks. It defines a shipwreck and outlines the roles and responsibilities of key agencies in Nigeria for shipwreck removal and management. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is designated as the receiver of wrecks and is responsible for receiving and removing wrecks based on provisions in the Merchant Shipping Act and NIMASA Act. The document also discusses Nigeria's obligations under international conventions like the Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention and challenges faced in removing shipwrecks from Nigerian waters.