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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

Running an Online Business in Nigeria

Running an Online Business in Nigeria So you...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

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

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

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...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

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...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

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

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

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

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 Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

11 Steps to How a Law is Made in Nigeria

How a Law is made in Nigeria Nigeria operates a...

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About Every...

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

I have a houseboy/girl, am I breaking the law?...

How to complain about a LASTMA official

    If you have a complaint about the...

The Process for impeaching a Vice-President in Nigeria

Impeaching the Vice-President Impeaching a...

How to make a complaint against a Lawyer in Nigeria

How to make a Complaint against Lawyers in...

The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know

The ONE Law every road user in Nigeria should...

How to become the President of Nigeria

Do you think you have what it takes to be...

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

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

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...

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

How to get a separation from your Marriage in...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...