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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?

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

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

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

What is Cybersquatting in Nigeria? A domain name...

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

What is rape?   In a nutshell, rape is...

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

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

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

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

So you have come up with a great business idea,...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

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 get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

What is a TIN? The Taxpayer Identification...

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

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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...

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

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

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...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

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...

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...

Understanding what NAFDAC does

Understanding what NAFDAC does The National...

How to Register an NGO in Nigeria

Steps to registering an NGO in Nigeria...

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO in Nigeria

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO A NGO...

How to change your name in Nigeria

How to change your name in Nigeria First things...

How to Be a Judge in Nigeria

The Nigerian Judiciary The Judiciary is an...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...

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 get a Separation in Nigeria

How to get a separation from your Marriage in...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

Why Every Nigerian Needs a Will A will is a...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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...

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...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...
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