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What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

When can a person be arrested? If a person is...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

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How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

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...

Legal Issues for Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria

Affiliate Marketing: The Legal Issues For those...

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...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

How to Register a Business Name in Nigeria This...

Personal Income Tax in Nigeria

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

Can an email be a binding contract?

QUESTION: To what extent does an email or online...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

How to Register a Design in Nigeria

The Process to register a Design/Industrial...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

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...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

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...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds

Understanding the Nigerian Constitution  This...

3 Stages of recalling a Senator in Nigeria

3 Stages of recalling a Nigerian Senator A...

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

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

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

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

Key things to know about Election Petitions in Nigeria

Election Petitions in Nigeria Under Nigerian...

How to make a Travel Insurance Claim

Claiming on your Travel Insurance Travel...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

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...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria: What the Law...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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