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How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

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...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

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

Can an email be a binding contract?

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

How to Register a Company in Nigeria

How to Register a company in Nigeria  ...

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

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

4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up

4 Essential Legal Documents for Every Start-Up...

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

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

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

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...

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

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

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

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...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

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...

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...

How to make a complaint in Nigeria

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

Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?

Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

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

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO in Nigeria

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

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

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

Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?

In front of every Judicial building and all the...

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

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

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

  For a bit of fun, we at LawPàdí decided...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

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...