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How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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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...

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

Writing a Petition to the EFCC The Economic  and...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

Setting up a Business in Nigeria Setting up as a...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

How to Register a Business Name in Nigeria This...

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

4 Essential Legal Documents for Every Start-Up...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

What is VAT? Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax...

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

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

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos,...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

How to become a Local Government Chairman in Nigeria

Process to become a Local Government Chairman...

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...

Can you appeal a UK Tourist Visa Rejection

If your application for a visa to the United...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

Duties of Nigerian Lawyers In spite of what they...

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

I have a houseboy/girl, am I breaking the law?...

Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?

In front of every Judicial building and all the...

How to make a Travel Insurance Claim

Claiming on your Travel Insurance Travel...

The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know

The ONE Law every road user in Nigeria should...

6 Things to consider before buying a Used Laptop

6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used Laptop...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

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

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

Who can adopt a Child in Nigeria? Both single...