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Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria? Business...

How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria

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

How to Remove a Director of a Company in Nigeria

How to Remove a Director of a Company Who is a...

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...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

What is a Tax ID (formerly TIN)? The Tax...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Blogging in Nigeria Just a few years ago,...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

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...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

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

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

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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,...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

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

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

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

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...

How to Become a Lawyer in Nigeria

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

How to Be a Judge in Nigeria

The Nigerian Judiciary The Judiciary is an...

The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know

The ONE Law every road user in Nigeria should...

Different types of Lawyers in Nigeria

Different types of Lawyers There are different...

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

Steps for dealing with a lawsuit in Nigeria A...

Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?

Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

5 Controversial Aspects of the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015

The Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015 is a novel...

How to stop receiving unsolicited calls and texts in Nigeria

Stopping Spam Texts and Calls Do you ever get...

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO in Nigeria

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO An NGO...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

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...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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 Separation in Nigeria

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

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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