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5 Ways the VAPP has changed the offence of Rape in Nigeria
The VAPP and Rape in Nigeria In 2015, the...
What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?
The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...
How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria
Writing a Petition to the EFCC The Economic and...
How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria
Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...
Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights
Does the Police have the right to stop and...
10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015
This is a high-level overview of what the...
Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
How to register a Business name in Nigeria
When you are thinking about starting a business...
Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?
Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...
How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC
Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...
What is required for a foreigner to buy shares in a Nigerian company
Foreign ownership of shares in a Nigerian...
How to start an Online Business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Legal Issues involved in starting an online...
4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation
4 Things to know about a Certificate of...
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...
How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria
Steps to Legally Protect your business from...
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...
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...
Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...
9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
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...
How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria
Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?
QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...
4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...
How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria
Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...
The Process for impeaching a Vice-President in Nigeria
Impeaching the Vice-President Impeaching a...
When Can a Freedom of Information Request be refused in Nigeria?
Grounds for Denial of Freedom of Information...
The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria
The Process for Amending the Constitution in...
How to make a complaint about a bad product or service in Nigeria
Making a Complaint Receiving substandard goods...
Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?
In front of every Judicial building and all the...
Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?
Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...
How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly
Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...
7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients
Duties of Nigerian Lawyers In spite of what they...
How to become a Local Government Chairman in Nigeria
Process to become a Local Government Chairman...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
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...
Can you get a Divorce within the first 2 years of marriage in Nigeria?
Divorce within first 2 years of marriage in...