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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...
What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?
The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...
Stop and Search by Police in Nigeria – Your Rights
Does the Police have the right to stop and...
5 Taxes every Nigerian Entrepreneur should be aware of
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5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria
Why you should register your Trademark in...
How to register a Business name in Nigeria
When you are thinking about starting a business...
What is required for a foreigner to buy shares in a Nigerian company
Foreign ownership of shares in a Nigerian...
Global Standing Instruction: Everything you need to know
Global Standing Instruction (GSI) in Nigeria On...
How to Change the Name of your Company in Nigeria
How to Change the Name of Your Company? First it...
How to start a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal Issues
Starting a Restaurant in Nigeria: The Legal...
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...
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...
Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...
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...
4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...
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...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
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...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
How to become a member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria
The 1999 Constitution provides the...
8 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act
The Rights of people living with Disabilities in...
Requirements for Registering Made in Nigeria Cosmetics
Required Documentation to Register Made in...
7 Duties of Nigerian Lawyers to their Clients
Duties of Nigerian Lawyers In spite of what they...
How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria
How to Register a Political Party in Nigeria...
How to make a complaint about a bad product or service in Nigeria
Making a Complaint Receiving substandard goods...
How to get compensation for a factory accident injury in Nigeria
Compensation for factory accidents in Nigeria...
The Process for impeaching a President in Nigeria
Impeaching the President Impeaching a sitting...
6 Things to consider before buying a Used Laptop
6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used Laptop...
How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria
Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...
Am I Liable for the debt of my spouse under Nigerian Law?
Am I liable for the debt of my wife/husband?...
Everything you need to know about making a Will in Nigeria
Making a Will in Nigeria Ask the average...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
Different Ways to Administer the Estate of a Deceased Person in Nigeria
Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person...