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Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

How to Remove a Director of a Company in Nigeria

How to Remove a Director of a Company Who is a...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

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...

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

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

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...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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,...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

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

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

How to stop receiving unsolicited calls and texts in Nigeria

Stopping Spam Texts and Calls Do you ever get...

6 Things to consider before buying a Used Laptop

6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used Laptop...

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

How to get a Tourist Visa to Nigeria

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

The Process for impeaching a Vice-President in Nigeria

Impeaching the Vice-President Impeaching a...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

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

Your Rights when dealing with a FRSC official in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a FRSC officer...

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...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

Why Every Nigerian Needs a Will A will is a...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

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...