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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights
Does the Police have the right to stop and...
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...
3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail
1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...
What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?
The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...
Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy
1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...
How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria
Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...
How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Blogging in Nigeria Just a few years ago,...
Starting & Running an Online Business in Nigeria: A Legal Guide
This legal guide was created to give...
4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation
4 Things to know about a Certificate of...
How to register a Business name in Nigeria
When you are thinking about starting a business...
How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...
Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know
Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...
Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide
Company structure The primary law governing...
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...
Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider
Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...
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...
What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...
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...
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...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?
Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...
How to Complain about Fake Food, Medicine and other Products in Nigeria
How to Complain about Fake Food, Medicine and...
How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria
How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...
The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria
The Process for Amending the Constitution in...
How to recall a member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria
Recalling a member of the House of...
Key things to know about Election Petitions in Nigeria
Election Petitions in Nigeria Under Nigerian...
The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria
Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...
How to make a complaint to UBA Customer Care
In this article, we shall provide a guide to...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?
Pre-nuptial agreements (more popularly known as...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...