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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...
5 Ways the VAPP has changed the offence of Rape in Nigeria
The VAPP and Rape in Nigeria In 2015, the...
Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria
What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...
7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy
1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...
4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation
4 Things to know about a Certificate of...
4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up
4 Essential Legal Documents for Every Start-Up...
Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide
Company structure The primary law governing...
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...
11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act
Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...
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...
What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...
9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria
Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...
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...
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...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care
In this article, we shall provide a guide to...
How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly
Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...
How to become a member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria
The 1999 Constitution provides the...
How to stop receiving unsolicited calls and texts in Nigeria
Stopping Spam Texts and Calls Do you ever get...
How to make a complaint against a Lawyer in Nigeria
How to make a Complaint against Lawyers in...
How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria
Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
Can you get a Divorce within the first 2 years of marriage in Nigeria?
Divorce within first 2 years of marriage in...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...