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Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

Question: I was driving to  last Sunday and was...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

Personal Income Tax in Nigeria

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

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

Setting up a Business in Nigeria Setting up as a...

4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation

4 Things to know about a Certificate of...

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

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...

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...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

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

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

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...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

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

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

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

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

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

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

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

Steps for dealing with a lawsuit in Nigeria A...

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...

5 Controversial Aspects of the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015

The Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015 is a novel...

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

In this article, we shall provide a guide to...

Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics

Required Documentation to Register Made in...

How to Be a Judge in Nigeria

The Nigerian Judiciary The Judiciary is an...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

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

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

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 Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

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...
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