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Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

This is a high-level overview of what the...

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

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

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...

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

How to Remove a Director of a Company in Nigeria

How to Remove a Director of a Company Who is a...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of

Taxes in Nigeria If you are reading this post,...

Running an Online Business in Nigeria

Running an Online Business in Nigeria So you...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

How to Register a Business name in Nigeria This...

4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation

4 Things to know about a Certificate of...

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

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

What is VAT? Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...

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...

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...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

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 Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

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

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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...

Key things to know about Election Petitions in Nigeria

Election Petitions in Nigeria Under Nigerian...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Local Government Councillor in Nigeria:...

3 Stages of recalling a Senator in Nigeria

3 Stages of recalling a Nigerian Senator A...

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

Steps for dealing with a lawsuit in Nigeria A...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to make a Travel Insurance Claim

Claiming on your Travel Insurance Travel...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

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

The ONE Law EVERY Road User in Nigeria should know

The ONE Law every road user in Nigeria should...

Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer

For most people, hiring a lawyer is one of those...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

Divorce Fees in Nigeria There are no fixed fees...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

Who can adopt a Child in Nigeria? Both single...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

Why Every Nigerian Needs a Will A will is a...
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