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7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

Writing a Petition to the EFCC The Economic  and...

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation

4 Things to know about a Certificate of...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

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 get a Business Visa to Nigeria

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

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...

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...

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...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

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...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

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...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos,...

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

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

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer

For most people, hiring a lawyer is one of those...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

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Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

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

Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds

Understanding the Nigerian Constitution  This...

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

6 Things to consider before buying a Used Laptop

6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used Laptop...

Understanding what NAFDAC does

Understanding what NAFDAC does The National...

Election Petition Process in Nigeria

Election Petition Process Petitions against the...

How to Become a Lawyer in Nigeria

  So you want to be a lawyer? Well…strap on...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

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...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...