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Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

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...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

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...

How to Register a Company in Nigeria

How to Register a company in Nigeria  ...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

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

How to Remove a Director of a Company in Nigeria

How to Remove a Director of a Company Who is a...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

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

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

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...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

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...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About Every...

The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria

The Process for Amending the Constitution in...

The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know

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

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

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

Can you appeal a UK Tourist Visa Rejection

If your application for a visa to the United...

5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

If there's one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to...

14 Things Every Nigerian should know about the Constitution

What is the Constitution One of the most common...

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

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...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

Who can adopt a Child in Nigeria? Both single...