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Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

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...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

How to start an Online Business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

4 Essential Legal Documents for Every Start-Up...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

Recovering money from a debtor If you are a...

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

What is a TIN? The Taxpayer Identification...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

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...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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 2011   1. The Lagos...

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...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

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...

How to make a complaint against a Lawyer in Nigeria

How to make a Complaint against Lawyers in...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...

Your Rights when dealing with a FRSC official in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a FRSC officer...

The Process for impeaching a Vice-President in Nigeria

Impeaching the Vice-President Impeaching a...

The Process for impeaching a President in Nigeria

Impeaching the President Impeaching a sitting...

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

Steps for dealing with a lawsuit in Nigeria A...

How To Make A Complaint against your Bank in Nigeria

In this day and age, every single person has at...

The Process for impeaching a State Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Governor Impeaching a sitting...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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