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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...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...

How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Blogging in Nigeria Just a few years ago,...

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

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

How to get a Tax Identification Number – TIN

What is a TIN? The Taxpayer Identification...

7 Benefits of incorporation in Nigeria

So you have come up with a great business idea,...

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

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

Legal Issues involved in starting an online...

Can an email be a binding contract?

QUESTION: To what extent does an email or online...

How to Register a Design in Nigeria

The Process to register a Design/Industrial...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

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

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

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...

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...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

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...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

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...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

3 Stages of recalling a Senator in Nigeria

3 Stages of recalling a Nigerian Senator A...

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...

Election Petition Process in Nigeria

Election Petition Process Petitions against the...

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

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

5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

If there’s one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to...

How to Register a Church in Nigeria

Steps for registering a Church in Nigeria...

Is having a househelp illegal in Nigeria?

I have a houseboy/girl, am I breaking the law?...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

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

How to get a Separation in Nigeria

How to get a separation from your Marriage in...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

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

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...
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