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How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

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Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

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Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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Cybersquatting in Nigeria

What is Cybersquatting in Nigeria? A domain name...

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...

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

How to Register a Design in Nigeria

The Process to register a Design/Industrial...

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria

How to Change the Name of Your Company First it...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Blogging in Nigeria Just a few years ago,...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

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

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

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,...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

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

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

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

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...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

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 protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

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

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

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

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

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

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

5 Controversial Aspects of the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015

The Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015 is a novel...

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...

Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds

Understanding the Nigerian Constitution  This...

Different types of Lawyers in Nigeria

Different types of Lawyers There are different...

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

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

Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics

Required Documentation to Register Made in...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

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

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...