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Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

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,...

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

What is Medical Negligence and do I have a...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Design in Nigeria

The Process to register a Design/Industrial...

How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria

How to Change the Name of Your Company First it...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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...

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...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

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...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

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...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

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...

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...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

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

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

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria The 1999...

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...

Key things to know about Election Petitions in Nigeria

Election Petitions in Nigeria Under Nigerian...

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

I have a houseboy/girl, am I breaking the law?...

How To Make A Complaint against your Bank in Nigeria

In this day and age, every single person has at...

3 Stages of recalling a Senator in Nigeria

3 Stages of recalling a Nigerian Senator A...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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...

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...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...