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10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

Does the Police have the right to stop and...

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

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...

The Nigerian Companies Income Tax Act

About the Law This law makes provisions for the...

5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria

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

How to Register a Copyright in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a...

Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?

Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...

Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know

Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

Legal Issues for Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria

Affiliate Marketing: The Legal Issues For those...

How to Remove a Director of a Company in Nigeria

How to Remove a Director of a Company Who is a...

Companies Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2007

About the Law This Act amends the Companies...

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...

Employees’ Compensation Act 2011

About the Law This Act of the Federal Republic...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

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

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

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

How to get a Grant of Probate This article will...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

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...

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 a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?

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

Your Rights when dealing with a FRSC official in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a FRSC officer...

How to make a complaint in Nigeria

Making a Complaint in Nigeria If there is one...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

What to do if you are sued in Nigeria

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

5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use

If there’s one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to...

Electoral (Amendment) Act, 2010

About the Law This law of the Federal Republic...

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO in Nigeria

How to Remove a Trustee of an NGO A NGO...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

Duties of Nigerian Lawyers In spite of what they...

How to change your name in Nigeria

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

11 Steps to How a Law is Made in Nigeria

How a Law is made in Nigeria Nigeria operates a...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

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

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

Why Every Nigerian Needs a Will A will is a...
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