What is Medical Negligence and do I have a claim? As Nigerians, we have all heard the story of friends or family members who have gone into the hospital for routine procedures or for minor medical conditions, and the next you hear is that they have...
The Money Laundering Act 2011 In the last few months, the Nigerian Government has put a massive focus on the anti-corruption fight, and the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (and the amendment to the Act in 2012) is a big part of this fight. We at LawPàdí...
Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the countries which has perennially battled corruption. As a result, there are several laws which deal with corruption. This article discusses a few of the main ones 1. The 1999 Constitution The Constitution is the most important law in the country....
This is a high-level overview of what the Cybercrime Act 2015 provides, and things we should be aware of. 1. The Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015 gives the President the power to designate certain computer systems, networks and information infrastructure vital to the national security of Nigeria or...
Question: Is there a law banning civilians from wearing camouflage in Nigeria? Answer: There are laws which make it illegal for civilians to wear army uniform: Section 110(1) of the Criminal Code makes it unlawful for any person who is not serving in any of the armed forces in...
What is rape? In a nutshell, rape is non-consensual sexual intercourse. When a man has sex with a woman without her consent (in Nigeria – apart from in the FCT Abuja, only women are capable of being raped). Sexual assault is similar to rape, but is...
1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the process whereby a person accused or being charged for the commission of an offence is released by the constituted authority who is detaining him, on the condition that he will appear or report to a police...
Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA officials, like other law enforcement agents have the power to arrest individuals who are suspected of committing road offences. If a LASTMA official, arrests you for a road traffic offence; you can either: Accept liability and pay the summary fine,...
Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem in Nigeria. Everyday thousands of women (and men, but predominantly women) are constantly harassed by their employers and colleagues. However, not much is done because it has slowly crept in the work culture at these places. We at...
Does the Police have the right to stop and search? The Police Act in Section 29, states that a police officer '...
