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Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

What is Medical Negligence and do I have a...

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...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

What is a Tax ID (formerly TIN)? The Tax...

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

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

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

Can an email be a binding contract?

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

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

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

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

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...

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,...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

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...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

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

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

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

3 Stages of recalling a Senator in Nigeria

3 Stages of recalling a Nigerian Senator A...

How to make a complaint to First Bank Customer Care

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

5 Important Laws Every Nigerian Should know about

5 Important Laws in Nigeria There are hundreds...

How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria

Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...

The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria

The Process for Amending the Constitution in...

How to make a complaint in Nigeria

Making a Complaint in Nigeria If there is one...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

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

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