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Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

When can a person be arrested? If a person is...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

Question: I was driving to  last Sunday and was...

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

Legal Issues for Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria

Affiliate Marketing: The Legal Issues For those...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria? Business...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Blogging in Nigeria Just a few years ago,...

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

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

Can an email be a binding contract?

QUESTION: To what extent does an email or online...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

Steps for dealing with a lawsuit in Nigeria A...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO in Nigeria

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

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

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

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

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

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

How to Become a Lawyer in Nigeria

  So you want to be a lawyer? Well…strap on...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria: What the Law...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

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

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