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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...

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...

What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?

The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...

3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail

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

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...

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

Company structure The primary law governing...

Limited Liability v Business Name

How to choose the right structure for your...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

Can an email be a binding contract?

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

How to register for VAT in Nigeria

What is VAT? Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax...

5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria

Why you should register your Trademark in...

How to deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...

How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria

How to Change the Name of Your Company? First it...

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...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

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

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

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...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

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...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

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 Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

Understanding what NAFDAC does

Understanding what NAFDAC does The National...

How to recall a member of the State House of Assembly

Recalling a State House of Assembly member A...

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

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

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...

The Process for Amending the Constitution in Nigeria

The Process for Amending the Constitution in...

Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds

Understanding the Nigerian Constitution  This...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

Types of Marriages in Nigeria

Types of Marriage in Nigeria Broadly speaking...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

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

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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