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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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Legal Pitfalls to Avoid as a Freelancer doing business in Nigeria
Looking to get started as a Freelancer in...
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...
What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Claim Compensation for an International Airline Flight Delay
This post will explain the grounds for making 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...
How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria
Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...
5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use
If there’s one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?
Pre-nuptial agreements (more popularly known as...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...