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Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

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...

The Nigerian Legal Aid Act

About the Law This Act repeals the Legal Aid...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2013

About the law This law amends the Terrorism...

National Information Technology Development Agency Act 2007

About the Law This piece of legislation provides...

Pension Reform Act 2014

About the Law This is a Nigerian law which...

How to get a Business Visa to Nigeria

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

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act 2007

About the Law This piece of legislation amends...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

How to Remove a Director of a Company in Nigeria

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

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

Investment and Securities Act 2007

About the Investment and Securities Act 2007 The...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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...

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...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

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...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011   1. The Lagos...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

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...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

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

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...

How to Register an NGO in Nigeria

Steps to registering an NGO in Nigeria...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

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

How to make a complaint to Bet9ja

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

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

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...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

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

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

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

 Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria Divorce in...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...
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