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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

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...

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

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

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

Taxes in Nigeria If you are reading this post,...

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

Personal Income Tax in Nigeria

What is Personal Income Tax? Personal Income Tax...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

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

Legal Risks involved in running a website

Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

A Guide to Doing Business in Nigeria Company...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

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...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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,...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

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,...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

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

Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics

Required Documentation to Register Made in...

How to sue someone in Nigeria

The Process to sue a person in Nigeria There are...

How to get a Tourist Visa to Nigeria

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

How to change your name in Nigeria

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

The Process for impeaching a President in Nigeria

Impeaching the President Impeaching a sitting...

The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria

The Process for Amending the Constitution in...

How to make a complaint against a Lawyer in Nigeria

How to make a Complaint against Lawyers in...

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

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...

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

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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