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7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy
1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...
Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail
1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...
Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights
Does the Police have the right to stop and...
How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria
Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...
How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria
How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...
Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?
Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...
How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...
How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Blogging in Nigeria Just a few years ago,...
5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria
Why you should register your Trademark in...
Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?
Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...
Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria
How to Register a Business name in Nigeria This...
How to Register Cosmetic Product with NAFDAC
Process for Cosmetic Product Registration in...
4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation
4 Things to know about a Certificate of...
Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider
Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...
Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...
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...
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...
How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria
Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of
Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need...
How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria
Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...
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 Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
How to become a member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria
The 1999 Constitution provides the...
Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics
Required Documentation to Register Made in...
Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer
For most people, hiring a lawyer is one of those...
Your Rights when dealing with a FRSC official in Nigeria
How to make a complaint against a FRSC officer...
5 Important Laws Every Nigerian Should know about
5 Important Laws in Nigeria There are hundreds...
How to get free Legal Help and Assistance in Nigeria
Getting Free Legal Assistance Depending on the...
Can you get a Divorce within the first 2 years of marriage in Nigeria?
Divorce within first 2 years of marriage in...
My fiancé broke off our engagement, can I sue under Nigerian law?
Now, this discussion is not about what went...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria
Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...