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Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?
Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...
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...
Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria
What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...
How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria
Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...
How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria
How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...
Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?
Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...
How to register a Business name in Nigeria
When you are thinking about starting a business...
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...
5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of
Taxes in Nigeria If you are reading this post,...
Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide
Company structure The primary law governing...
Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...
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...
11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act
Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...
Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider
Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...
Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of
Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?
QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...
How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria
Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
The Process for impeaching a President in Nigeria
Impeaching the President Impeaching a sitting...
The Process for impeaching a State Governor in Nigeria
Impeaching a Governor Impeaching a sitting...
Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds
Understanding the Nigerian Constitution This...
14 Things Every Nigerian should know about the Constitution
What is the Constitution One of the most common...
How to make a complaint to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company
How to make a Complaint to Abuja Electricity...
How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria
How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...
Everything you need to know about making a Will in Nigeria
Making a Will in Nigeria Ask the average...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
Can you get a Divorce within the first 2 years of marriage in Nigeria?
Divorce within first 2 years of marriage in...
How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria
Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...
My fiancé broke off our engagement, can I sue under Nigerian law?
Now, this discussion is not about what went...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...