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Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?
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Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?
Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...
Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights
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Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria
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10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015
This is a high-level overview of what the...
7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy
1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...
5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of
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Starting & Running an Online Business in Nigeria: A Legal Guide
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4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up
4 Essential Legal Documents for Every Start-Up...
Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria
How to Register a Business name in Nigeria This...
How to start a Photography business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Starting a Photography Business: The Legal...
4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation
4 Things to know about a Certificate of...
11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act
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Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
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Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider
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9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
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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...
Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...
How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria
Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...
Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?
QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of
Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
When Can a Freedom of Information Request be refused in Nigeria?
Grounds for Denial of Freedom of Information...
How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria
Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...
How to claim compensation for Domestic airline flight delay
Can you claim compensation for a Domestic...
How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria
How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...
14 Things Every Nigerian should know about the Constitution
What is the Constitution One of the most common...
How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria
Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...