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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...

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

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...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

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

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

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

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

Can an email be a binding contract?

QUESTION: To what extent does an email or online...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

How to Register a Company in Nigeria

How to Register a company in Nigeria  ...

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

Taxes in Nigeria If you are reading this post,...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

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...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I am a banker currently working with a...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos,...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

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...

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...

How to make a complaint against a Lawyer in Nigeria

How to make a Complaint against Lawyers in...

How to make a complaint in Nigeria

Making a Complaint in Nigeria If there is one...

How to make a complaint to First Bank Customer Care

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

The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria

The Process for Amending the Constitution in...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About Every...

How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria

Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

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

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

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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...

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...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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