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7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

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...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

Personal Income Tax in Nigeria

What is Personal Income Tax? Personal Income Tax...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

What is a Tax ID (formerly TIN)? The Tax...

Running an Online Business in Nigeria

Running an Online Business in Nigeria So you...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

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

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...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

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...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

How to make a complaint to First Bank Customer Care

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

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO in Nigeria

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO An NGO...

How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria

Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...

Key things to know about Election Petitions in Nigeria

Election Petitions in Nigeria Under Nigerian...

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About Every...

Different types of Lawyers in Nigeria

Different types of Lawyers There are different...

The Process for impeaching a State Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Governor Impeaching a sitting...

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

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

How to Become a Lawyer in Nigeria

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

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

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

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

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

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

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...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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