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What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

What is VAT? Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

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...

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

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

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

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

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

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...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

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...

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...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

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: What Lagosians Should...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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 your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Local Government Councillor in Nigeria:...

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

How to get a Tourist Visa to Nigeria

THE PROCESS TO APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA TO...

Key things to know about Election Petitions in Nigeria

Election Petitions in Nigeria Under Nigerian...

Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer

For most people, hiring a lawyer is one of those...

5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

If there's one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to...

How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria

Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...

Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics

Required Documentation to Register Made in...

How to Register an NGO in Nigeria

Steps to registering an NGO in Nigeria...

How to sue someone in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

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

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

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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