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Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

What is Medical Negligence and do I have a...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

Personal Income Tax in Nigeria

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

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria

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

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

Running an Online Business in Nigeria

Running an Online Business in Nigeria So you...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

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

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

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

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,...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

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...

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...

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

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

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos 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...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to change your name in Nigeria

How to change your name in Nigeria First things...

How to sue someone in Nigeria

The Process to sue a person in Nigeria There are...

5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

If there's one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to...

How to make a Travel Insurance Claim

Claiming on your Travel Insurance Travel...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Local Government Councillor in Nigeria:...

How to become a Local Government Chairman in Nigeria

Process to become a Local Government Chairman...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

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...