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How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

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Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

Does the Police have the right to stop and...

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

What is Medical Negligence and do I have a...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

Writing a Petition to the EFCC The Economic  and...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

What to do if you are Arrested in Nigeria

When can a person be arrested? If a person is...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

Question: I was driving to  last Sunday and was...

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

What is rape?   In a nutshell, rape is...

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

What is Cybersquatting in Nigeria? A domain name...

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

Recovering money from a debtor If you are a...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to start an Online Business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...

4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation

4 Things to know about a Certificate of...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...

Late/Non-Payment of Salary: What to Do?

Question: “My employer has not paid my last...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...

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...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I am a banker currently working with a...

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...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011   1. The Lagos...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need...

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...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

Election Petition Process in Nigeria

Election Petition Process Petitions against the...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

Duties of Nigerian Lawyers In spite of what they...

5 Important Laws Every Nigerian Should know about

5 Important Laws in Nigeria There are hundreds...

Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds

Understanding the Nigerian Constitution  This...

Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?

Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria

How to Become a Senator in Nigeria The 1999...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Local Government Councillor in Nigeria:...

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?

Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

How to get a Grant of Probate This article will...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

Pre-nuptial agreements (more popularly known as...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria: What the Law...
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