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Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

What is Medical Negligence and do I have a...

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

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

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation

4 Things to know about a Certificate of...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

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

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

Setting up a Business in Nigeria Setting up as a...

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

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

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

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

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria? Business...

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...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

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...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

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

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

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,...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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...

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...

How to stop receiving unsolicited calls and texts in Nigeria

Stopping Spam Texts and Calls Do you ever get...

How to change your name in Nigeria

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

Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics

Required Documentation to Register Made in...

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer

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

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria

Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

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

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

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

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 much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...