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Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria? Business...

Running an Online Business in Nigeria

Running an Online Business in Nigeria So you...

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

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

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

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

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

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

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

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...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

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

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

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 Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

5 Controversial Aspects of the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015

The Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015 is a novel...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

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

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

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

How to make a complaint against a Lawyer in Nigeria

How to make a Complaint against Lawyers in...

The Process for impeaching a President in Nigeria

Impeaching the President Impeaching a sitting...

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Local Government Councillor in Nigeria:...

How to change your name in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...

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

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

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...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

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...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...
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