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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...

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

5 Laws on Corruption in Nigeria

Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the...

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

How to recover money from a Debtor in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...

Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria

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

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

Setting up a Business in Nigeria Setting up as a...

Legal Issues when building a Founding Team

Founding Team : Legal Issues Apart from the...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

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

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

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

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...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

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

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

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos 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...

How to protect your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria

Protecting your Rights as a Tenant in Nigeria...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos...

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

How to change your name in Nigeria

How to change your name in Nigeria First things...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

Understanding what NAFDAC does

Understanding what NAFDAC does The National...

How To Make A Complaint against your Bank in Nigeria

In this day and age, every single person has at...

The Process for impeaching a State Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Governor Impeaching a sitting...

Things to consider before hiring a Nigerian Lawyer

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

How to make a complaint to First Bank Customer Care

In this article, we shall provide a guide to...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

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 Separation in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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