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What is a No Case Submission?

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How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

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What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

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...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

Company structure The primary law governing...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

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

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Design in Nigeria

The Process to register a Design/Industrial...

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...

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

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

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

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...

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...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

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...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

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 2011   1. The Lagos...

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...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos...

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria The 1999...

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

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

The Process for impeaching a President in Nigeria

Impeaching the President Impeaching a sitting...

11 Steps to How a Law is Made in Nigeria

How a Law is made in Nigeria Nigeria operates a...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

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

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

I have a houseboy/girl, am I breaking the law?...

5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

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

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...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

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

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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