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What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

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...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

How to start an Online Business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

Personal Income Tax in Nigeria

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

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

Running an Online Business in Nigeria

Running an Online Business in Nigeria So you...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

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...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

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...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

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

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

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,...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

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...

Can you appeal a UK Tourist Visa Rejection

If your application for a visa to the United...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About Every...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

Duties of Nigerian Lawyers In spite of what they...

How to make a complaint to First Bank Customer Care

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

How to get a Tourist Visa to Nigeria

THE PROCESS TO APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA TO...

Different types of Lawyers in Nigeria

Different types of Lawyers There are different...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

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...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

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 to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

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

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