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Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

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How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

This is a high-level overview of what the...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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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...

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

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

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

How to Register a Business Name in Nigeria This...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

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

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

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

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

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

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

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

14 Things Every Nigerian should know about the Constitution

What is the Constitution One of the most common...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

Duties of Nigerian Lawyers In spite of what they...

The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know

The ONE Law every road user in Nigeria should...

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

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

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...

Understanding what NAFDAC does

Understanding what NAFDAC does The National...

How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria

Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...

How to make a complaint against a Lawyer in Nigeria

How to make a Complaint against Lawyers in...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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