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10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

Does the Police have the right to stop and...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

Question: I was driving to  last Sunday and was...

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

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

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

How to Register a Business Name in Nigeria This...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Company in Nigeria

How to Register a company in Nigeria  ...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

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

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

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

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...

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

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

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...

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,...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

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

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

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...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

  For a bit of fun, we at LawPàdí decided...

How to get a Tourist Visa to Nigeria

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

Election Petition Process in Nigeria

Election Petition Process Petitions against the...

The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria

The Process for Amending the Constitution in...

6 Things to consider before buying a Used Laptop

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

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...

How to sue someone in Nigeria

The Process to sue a person in Nigeria There are...

How to stop receiving unsolicited calls and texts in Nigeria

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

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

Divorce Fees in Nigeria There are no fixed fees...

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...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

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 get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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