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What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

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How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

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What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

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 get a Business Visa to Nigeria

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

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

4 Essential Legal Documents for Every Start-Up...

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

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation

4 Things to know about a Certificate of...

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...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

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

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

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...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

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

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

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

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

Key things to know about Election Petitions in Nigeria

Election Petitions in Nigeria Under Nigerian...

The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria

The Process for Amending the Constitution in...

Your Rights when dealing with a FRSC official in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a FRSC officer...

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?

In front of every Judicial building and all the...

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

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

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

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...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...