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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

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 make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation

4 Things to know about a Certificate of...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

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

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

Company structure The primary law governing...

Running an Online Business in Nigeria

Running an Online Business in Nigeria So you...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

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

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

Late/Non-Payment of Salary: What to Do?

Question: “My employer has not paid my last...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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...

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,...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

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 Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know

The ONE Law every road user in Nigeria should...

How to sue someone in Nigeria

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

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 complain about a LASTMA official

    If you have a complaint about the...

How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care

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

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

How to Be a Judge in Nigeria

The Nigerian Judiciary The Judiciary is an...

3 Stages of recalling a Senator in Nigeria

3 Stages of recalling a Nigerian Senator A...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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