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Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

Writing a Petition to the EFCC The Economic  and...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

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 start an Online Business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

So you have come up with a great business idea,...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

Can an email be a binding contract?

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

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...

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...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

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...

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

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

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

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?

Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

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

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...

5 Important Laws Every Nigerian Should know about

5 Important Laws in Nigeria There are hundreds...

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

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

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Local Government Councillor in Nigeria:...

11 Steps to How a Law is Made in Nigeria

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

The Process for impeaching a Vice-President in Nigeria

Impeaching the Vice-President Impeaching a...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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

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

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...