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What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

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...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria

How to Change the Name of Your Company First it...

Legal Issues for Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria

Affiliate Marketing: The Legal Issues For those...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

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

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

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...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

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...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

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...

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...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

14 Things Every Nigerian should know about the Constitution

What is the Constitution One of the most common...

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

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

The Process for impeaching a State Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Governor Impeaching a sitting...

Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics

Required Documentation to Register Made in...

How to become the President of Nigeria

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

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

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

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About Every...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

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...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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