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Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

This is a high-level overview of what the...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

Does the Police have the right to stop and...

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

What is Medical Negligence and do I have a...

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

How to Remove a Director of a Company in Nigeria

How to Remove a Director of a Company Who is a...

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

How to Register a Design in Nigeria

The Process to register a Design/Industrial...

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

Taxes in Nigeria If you are reading this post,...

How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria

How to Change the Name of Your Company? First it...

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

What is a Tax ID (formerly TIN)? The Tax...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I am a banker currently working with a...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...

Late/Non-Payment of Salary: What to Do?

Question: “My employer has not paid my last...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011   1. The Lagos...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

How to get a Grant of Probate This article will...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

How to become the President of Nigeria

Do you think you have what it takes to be...

Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics

Required Documentation to Register Made in...

How to Register an NGO in Nigeria

Steps to registering an NGO in Nigeria...

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

In this article, we shall provide a guide to...

How to complain about a LASTMA official

    If you have a complaint about the...

5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

If there’s one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to...

Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?

Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...

How To Make A Complaint against your Bank in Nigeria

In this day and age, every single person has at...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

Pre-nuptial agreements (more popularly known as...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

How to get a Grant of Probate This article will...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

Divorce Fees in Nigeria There are no fixed fees...

Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?

Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...