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Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

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

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

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

Can an email be a binding contract?

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

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

What is VAT? Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax...

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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...

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...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

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...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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...

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 your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

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...

How to make a Travel Insurance Claim

Claiming on your Travel Insurance Travel...

How to become a Local Government Chairman in Nigeria

Process to become a Local Government Chairman...

The Process for impeaching a President in Nigeria

Impeaching the President Impeaching a sitting...

How to Become a Lawyer in Nigeria

  So you want to be a lawyer? Well…strap on...

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria The 1999...

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

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

Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer

For most people, hiring a lawyer is one of those...

The Process for impeaching a Vice-President in Nigeria

Impeaching the Vice-President Impeaching a...

How to change your name in Nigeria

How to change your name in Nigeria First things...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria: What the Law...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

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

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...