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Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

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...

Can an email be a binding contract?

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

How to start an Online Business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

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

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

What is VAT? Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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...

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

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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...

14 Things Every Nigerian should know about the Constitution

What is the Constitution One of the most common...

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About

11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About Every...

How to change your name in Nigeria

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

Can you appeal a UK Tourist Visa Rejection

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

Election Petition Process in Nigeria

Election Petition Process Petitions against the...

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria

How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...

How to make a complaint against a Lawyer in Nigeria

How to make a Complaint against Lawyers in...

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...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

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 a Separation in Nigeria

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

Divorce Fees in Nigeria There are no fixed fees...

Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?

Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...