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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

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...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

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...

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

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

Can an email be a binding contract?

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

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

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

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...

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,...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

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...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

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

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

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 2011   1. The Lagos...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

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

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

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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 protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds

Understanding the Nigerian Constitution  This...

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

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

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria

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

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

How to change your name in Nigeria

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

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

How to make a complaint in Nigeria

Making a Complaint in Nigeria If there is one...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
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