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What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

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 make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

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

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

Can an email be a binding contract?

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

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

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

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

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

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

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

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...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

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...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

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...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

6 Things to consider before buying a Used Laptop

6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used Laptop...

The Process for impeaching a Vice-President in Nigeria

Impeaching the Vice-President Impeaching a...

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

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

5 Important Laws Every Nigerian Should know about

5 Important Laws in Nigeria There are hundreds...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

How to change your name in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

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...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

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

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...