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Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

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...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to start an Online Business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

Personal Income Tax in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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...

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

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

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

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...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

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...

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 Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria

The Process for Amending the Constitution in...

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About Every...

How to stop receiving unsolicited calls and texts in Nigeria

Stopping Spam Texts and Calls Do you ever get...

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

How to change your name in Nigeria

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

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

How to make a Travel Insurance Claim

Claiming on your Travel Insurance Travel...

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO in Nigeria

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

5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

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...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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