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How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

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?

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10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

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

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

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...

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

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 make a complaint to First Bank Customer Care

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

Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer

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

How to become a Local Government Chairman in Nigeria

Process to become a Local Government Chairman...

How to become the President of Nigeria

Do you think you have what it takes to be...

5 Important Laws Every Nigerian Should know about

5 Important Laws in Nigeria There are hundreds...

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

First things first, in Nigeria there are no...

Can you appeal a UK Tourist Visa Rejection

If your application for a visa to the United...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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