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Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

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

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation

4 Things to know about a Certificate of...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

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

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

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

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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 complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

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...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

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

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant 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...

Your Rights when dealing with a FRSC official in Nigeria

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

How to Be a Judge in Nigeria

The Nigerian Judiciary The Judiciary is an...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

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

Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer

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

The Process for impeaching a State Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Governor Impeaching a sitting...

The Process for impeaching a Vice-President in Nigeria

Impeaching the Vice-President Impeaching a...

How to become the President of Nigeria

Do you think you have what it takes to be...

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

Pre-nuptial agreements (more popularly known as...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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...

Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?

Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...