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How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

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

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

How to Remove a Director of a Company in Nigeria

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

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC

Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

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

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

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...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

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...

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...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant 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 happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

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

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

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics

Required Documentation to Register Made in...

How to make a complaint in Nigeria

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

Different types of Lawyers in Nigeria

Different types of Lawyers There are different...

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

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

The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know

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

Key things to know about Election Petitions in Nigeria

Election Petitions in Nigeria Under Nigerian...

How to make a complaint to First Bank Customer Care

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

How to complain about a LASTMA official

    If you have a complaint about the...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...