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Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

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

Legal Issues for Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria

Affiliate Marketing: The Legal Issues For those...

Can an email be a binding contract?

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

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

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 complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law: What Lagosians Should...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

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

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

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

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

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...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

Different types of Lawyers in Nigeria

Different types of Lawyers There are different...

How to complain about a LASTMA official

    If you have a complaint about the...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

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

How to Register an NGO in Nigeria

Steps to registering an NGO in Nigeria...

14 Things Every Nigerian should know about the Constitution

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

3 Stages of recalling a Senator in Nigeria

3 Stages of recalling a Nigerian Senator A...

How to get a Tourist Visa to Nigeria

THE PROCESS TO APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA TO...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to Become a Lawyer in Nigeria

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

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...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

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...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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