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Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

Personal Income Tax in Nigeria

What is Personal Income Tax? Personal Income Tax...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

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

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

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...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

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...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

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,...

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

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

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...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

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...

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...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

First things first, in Nigeria there are no...

5 Important Laws Every Nigerian Should know about

5 Important Laws in Nigeria There are hundreds...

How to sue someone in Nigeria

The Process to sue a person in Nigeria There are...

Can you appeal a UK Tourist Visa Rejection

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

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

  For a bit of fun, we at LawPàdí decided...

3 Stages of recalling a Senator in Nigeria

3 Stages of recalling a Nigerian Senator A...

11 Steps to How a Law is Made in Nigeria

How a Law is made in Nigeria Nigeria operates a...

How to complain about a LASTMA official

    If you have a complaint about the...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

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...