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Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

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

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

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

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

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

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

Recovering money from a debtor If you are a...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

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...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

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

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

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

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

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 yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

How to Register an NGO in Nigeria

Steps to registering an NGO in Nigeria...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

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

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

5 Important Laws Every Nigerian Should know about

5 Important Laws in Nigeria There are hundreds...

Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds

Understanding the Nigerian Constitution  This...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...