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Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

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...

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

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

4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation

4 Things to know about a Certificate of...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

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...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

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...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

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...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011   1. The Lagos...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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

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

Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?

Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...

The Process for impeaching a State Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Governor Impeaching a sitting...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

How to complain about a LASTMA official

    If you have a complaint about the...

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

First things first, in Nigeria there are no...

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria

The Process for Amending the Constitution in...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

  For a bit of fun, we at LawPàdí decided...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

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

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

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...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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