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What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?
The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...
7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy
1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...
How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria
How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...
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...
5 Ways the VAPP has changed the offence of Rape in Nigeria
The VAPP and Rape in Nigeria In 2015, the...
Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?
Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...
How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria
Steps to Legally Protect your business from...
Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria
How to Register a Business name in Nigeria This...
What is required for a foreigner to buy shares in a Nigerian company
Foreign ownership of shares in a Nigerian...
How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Blogging in Nigeria Just a few years ago,...
Legal Issues for Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria
Affiliate Marketing: The Legal Issues For those...
Legal Risks involved in running a website
Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...
4 Essential Legal Documents for every Start-Up
4 Essential Legal Documents for Every Start-Up...
Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...
Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider
Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...
9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...
11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act
Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...
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 is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria
Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...
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...
4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...
How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria
Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?
In front of every Judicial building and all the...
How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria
Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...
The Process for impeaching a President in Nigeria
Impeaching the President Impeaching a sitting...
5 Controversial Aspects of the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015
The Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015 is a novel...
Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer
For most people, hiring a lawyer is one of those...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?
Pre-nuptial agreements (more popularly known as...
How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria
Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...