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How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

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...

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Legal Issues for Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria

Affiliate Marketing: The Legal Issues For those...

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

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

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

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...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

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...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

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

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

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

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...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

The Process for impeaching a State Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Governor Impeaching a sitting...

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

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

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

Different types of Lawyers in Nigeria

Different types of Lawyers There are different...

How to Register an NGO in Nigeria

Steps to registering an NGO in Nigeria...

Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?

Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...

How to stop receiving unsolicited calls and texts in Nigeria

Stopping Spam Texts and Calls Do you ever get...

5 Important Laws Every Nigerian Should know about

5 Important Laws in Nigeria There are hundreds...

Understanding what NAFDAC does

Understanding what NAFDAC does The National...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

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...