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Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria
What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...
7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy
1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...
How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria
Writing a Petition to the EFCC The Economic and...
Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights
Does the Police have the right to stop and...
Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria
How to Register a Business name in Nigeria This...
How to register a Business name in Nigeria
When you are thinking about starting a business...
Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide
Company structure The primary law governing...
4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation
4 Things to know about a Certificate of...
Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?
Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...
5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria
Setting up a Business in Nigeria Setting up as a...
Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know
Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...
Starting & Running an Online Business in Nigeria: A Legal Guide
This legal guide was created to give...
9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...
11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act
Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...
Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...
Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...
What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
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...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria
Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria
Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...
How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria
Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...
Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer
For most people, hiring a lawyer is one of those...
The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria
The Process for Amending the Constitution in...
The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know
The ONE Law every road user in Nigeria should...
How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria
Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...
The Process for impeaching a State Governor in Nigeria
Impeaching a Governor Impeaching a sitting...
Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?
In front of every Judicial building and all the...
Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?
Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
Everything you need to know about making a Will in Nigeria
Making a Will in Nigeria Ask the average...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
My fiancé broke off our engagement, can I sue under Nigerian law?
Now, this discussion is not about what went...