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Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail
1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...
7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy
1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...
Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?
Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...
How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria
Writing a Petition to the EFCC The Economic and...
What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?
The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...
How to register a Business name in Nigeria
When you are thinking about starting a business...
What is required for a foreigner to buy shares in a Nigerian company
Foreign ownership of shares in a Nigerian...
Legal Risks involved in running a website
Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...
How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria
How to Change the Name of Your Company? First it...
5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of
Taxes in Nigeria If you are reading this post,...
How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Blogging in Nigeria Just a few years ago,...
Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider
Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...
Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...
9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...
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...
Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of
Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria
Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...
4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...
How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria
Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About
11 Rights Every Nigerian Should Know About Every...
How to claim compensation for Domestic airline flight delay
Can you claim compensation for a Domestic...
How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria
Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...
How to stop receiving unsolicited calls and texts in Nigeria
Stopping Spam Texts and Calls Do you ever get...
Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?
In front of every Judicial building and all the...
Can Foreign students get admission into the Nigerian Law School?
Can Foreign students get admission into the...
How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria
Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
My fiancé broke off our engagement, can I sue under Nigerian law?
Now, this discussion is not about what went...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...
Can you get a Divorce within the first 2 years of marriage in Nigeria?
Divorce within first 2 years of marriage in...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...