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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights
Does the Police have the right to stop and...
Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria
Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...
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...
How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria
Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...
How to start a Photography business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Starting a Photography Business: The Legal...
Legal Risks involved in running a website
Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...
How to Remove a Director of a Company in Nigeria
How to Remove a Director of a Company Who is a...
How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria
How to Change the Name of Your Company? First it...
Legal Pitfalls to Avoid as a Freelancer doing business in Nigeria
Looking to get started as a Freelancer in...
Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria
How to Register a Business name in Nigeria This...
What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...
11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act
Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...
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...
Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...
4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?
QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...
How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria
Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria
Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
Key things to know about Election Petitions in Nigeria
Election Petitions in Nigeria Under Nigerian...
How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria
Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...
Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics
Required Documentation to Register Made in...
Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer
For most people, hiring a lawyer is one of those...
The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know
The ONE Law every road user in Nigeria should...
5 Controversial Aspects of the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015
The Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015 is a novel...
Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?
Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...
How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria
Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...
My fiancé broke off our engagement, can I sue under Nigerian law?
Now, this discussion is not about what went...
Everything you need to know about making a Will in Nigeria
Making a Will in Nigeria Ask the average...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
Can you get a Divorce within the first 2 years of marriage in Nigeria?
Divorce within first 2 years of marriage in...