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5 Ways the VAPP has changed the offence of Rape in Nigeria
The VAPP and Rape in Nigeria In 2015, the...
3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail
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10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015
This is a high-level overview of what the...
Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?
The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...
Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights
Does the Police have the right to stop and...
7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy
1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...
How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria
How to Change the Name of Your Company? First it...
5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria
Setting up a Business in Nigeria Setting up as a...
5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of
Taxes in Nigeria If you are reading this post,...
Legal Pitfalls to Avoid as a Freelancer doing business in Nigeria
Looking to get started as a Freelancer in...
What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...
11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act
Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...
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...
9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...
Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider
Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?
QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
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 is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria
Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use
If there’s one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to...
Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?
In front of every Judicial building and all the...
Your Rights when dealing with a FRSC official in Nigeria
How to make a complaint against a FRSC officer...
Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?
Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...
Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics
Required Documentation to Register Made in...
Everything you need to know about making a Will in Nigeria
Making a Will in Nigeria Ask the average...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
My fiancé broke off our engagement, can I sue under Nigerian law?
Now, this discussion is not about what went...
Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?
Pre-nuptial agreements (more popularly known as...