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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...
Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights
Does the Police have the right to stop and...
3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail
1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...
10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015
This is a high-level overview of what the...
5 Ways the VAPP has changed the offence of Rape in Nigeria
The VAPP and Rape in Nigeria In 2015, the...
7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy
1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...
What is required for a foreigner to buy shares in a Nigerian company
Foreign ownership of shares in a Nigerian...
5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of
Taxes in Nigeria If you are reading this post,...
5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria
Why you should register your Trademark in...
Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know
Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...
Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...
Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider
Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...
What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...
9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...
Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...
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...
How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria
Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?
QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly
Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...
6 Things to consider before buying a Used Laptop
6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used Laptop...
How to become a member of the State House of Assembly in Nigeria
How to become a member of the State House of...
How to make a complaint against a Lawyer in Nigeria
How to make a Complaint against Lawyers in...
How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria
Right to request Information The Freedom of...
The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria
The Process for Amending the Constitution in...
How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria
Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...
Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics
Required Documentation to Register Made in...
Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?
Pre-nuptial agreements (more popularly known as...
Everything you need to know about making a Will in Nigeria
Making a Will in Nigeria Ask the average...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
My fiancé broke off our engagement, can I sue under Nigerian law?
Now, this discussion is not about what went...
Can you get a Divorce within the first 2 years of marriage in Nigeria?
Divorce within first 2 years of marriage in...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...