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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 soldier in Nigeria
How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...
10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015
This is a high-level overview of what the...
Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?
Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...
5 Ways the VAPP has changed the offence of Rape in Nigeria
The VAPP and Rape in Nigeria In 2015, the...
Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria
What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...
Legal Risks involved in running a website
Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...
Legal Issues for Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria
Affiliate Marketing: The Legal Issues For those...
Legal Pitfalls to Avoid as a Freelancer doing business in Nigeria
Looking to get started as a Freelancer in...
How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria
How to Change the Name of Your Company? First it...
How to start an Online Business in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Legal Issues involved in starting an online...
11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act
Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...
What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...
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...
Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...
9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...
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...
How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria
Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...
7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of
Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria
Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...
4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
Why do Nigerian Lawyers wear Wigs and Black Gowns?
Ever wondered why Nigerian lawyers wear those...
When Can a Freedom of Information Request be refused in Nigeria?
Grounds for Denial of Freedom of Information...
How to recall a member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria
Recalling a member of the House of...
8 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act
The Rights of people living with Disabilities in...
How to become a member of the State House of Assembly in Nigeria
How to become a member of the State House of...
Can you get a Divorce within the first 2 years of marriage in Nigeria?
Divorce within first 2 years of marriage in...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria
Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...