I have a houseboy/girl, am I breaking the law? There is currently no law in Nigeria specifically regulating domestic staff. However there are a few things you need to be aware of. Firstly, how old is your houseboy/girl? If s/he is less than 18 years old, then the...
How to Become a Senator in Nigeria The 1999 Constitution provides the requirements necessary for an individual to be able to run for the Office of a Senator in Nigeria. These are briefly discussed below: Citizenship – The first and most important is that the...
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act is the primary legislation which deals with the relationship between an employer and its employees. It contains quite a number of provisions which govern this relationship dynamic, and also all the regulatory processes...
Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local Government Councillor is a member of the Local Government Council who participates in the decision-making of the Council and represents the local community in that decision making. He also contributes to the strategic...
What is a TIN? The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a unique number that identifies a specific individual (or business) for the purposes of paying taxes. As tax payment is mandatory for all individuals and businesses, everyone needs to have a unique TIN....
