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Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights

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

Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

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

How to sue for medical negligence in Nigeria

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

What is a No Case Submission?

No Case Submission in Nigeria In Nigeria,...

10 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act 2015

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

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

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

Laws on Rape: What Every Nigerian should know

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

Cybersquatting in Nigeria

What is Cybersquatting in Nigeria? A domain name...

Legal Issues for Affiliate Marketing in Nigeria

Affiliate Marketing: The Legal Issues For those...

How to protect your business from legal risks in Nigeria

Steps to Legally Protect your business from...

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 deal with Online Content Theft

How to protect your online content   In...

Importance of a Shareholders Agreement

What is a Shareholders Agreement? A...

Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide

Company structure The primary law governing...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to Protect your Business Idea

  Protecting your Business Idea...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

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

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

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

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

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

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

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

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

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

How to complain about an Employer in Nigeria

Complaining about your Employer In Nigeria,...

Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace

Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...

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 get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

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

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...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

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

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

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

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...

What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria

Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos

How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...

14 Things Every Nigerian should know about the Constitution

What is the Constitution One of the most common...

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request in Nigeria

Right to request Information The Freedom of...

How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria

Who is a Local Government Councillor? A Local...

7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients

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

How to Report Fuel Scarcity Exploitation in Nigeria

Nigeria seems to incessantly be going through...

The Process for impeaching a Deputy-Governor in Nigeria

Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

  For a bit of fun, we at LawPàdí decided...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

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...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

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

Are pre-nuptial agreements valid under Nigerian law?

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

Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?

Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...
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