Become smarter about your legal rights

 

Get the weekly newsletter that makes understanding the law enjoyable. Stay educated and entertained for free.

No spam. Stay legally informed and engaged

In the Press

 

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

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

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

So you have come up with a great business idea,...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

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...

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...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

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

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

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...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

The Process for impeaching a President in Nigeria

Impeaching the President Impeaching a sitting...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Local Government Councillor in Nigeria:...

11 Steps to How a Law is Made in Nigeria

How a Law is made in Nigeria Nigeria operates a...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

How to make a complaint to First Bank Customer Care

In this article, we shall provide a guide to...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

Duties of Nigerian Lawyers In spite of what they...

Election Petition Process in Nigeria

Election Petition Process Petitions against the...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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

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

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

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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