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5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria

How to Change the Name of Your Company First it...

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

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...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

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...

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...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

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

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

How to Become a Lawyer in Nigeria

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

Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds

Understanding the Nigerian Constitution  This...

How to change your name in Nigeria

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

5 Controversial Aspects of the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015

The Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015 is a novel...

6 Things to consider before buying a Used Laptop

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

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

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

Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer

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

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

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...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...