Can you claim compensation for a Domestic airline flight delay? The short answer to this is Yes. Generally, the right of a passenger to compensation for a flight delay will depend on the length of the delay; and the reason for the delay/cancellation. Under Nigerian law, by virtue...
How to choose the right structure for your business When starting their business, a lot of people are driven by one overriding factor – keeping the costs as low as possible! while that is a good thing, there is such a thing as being penny wise...
Copyright Protection in Nigeria A copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of an original work exclusive right to its use and distribution, usually for a limited time. The exclusive rights are not absolute; they are subject to certain limitations. In Nigeria, copyright is governed...
Impeaching a Deputy Governor Impeaching a sitting Deputy-Governor of a State in Nigeria is a very serious matter. It is serious not simply because it amounts to effectively ‘sacking’ the number two citizen of the State in question, but also because it amounts to reversing the...
What is Medical Negligence and do I have a claim? As Nigerians, we have all heard the story of friends or family members who have gone into the hospital for routine procedures or for minor medical conditions, and the next you hear is that they have...
About the Law This Nigerian law was created to make provisions for the application of different types of insurances in Nigeria, the penalties for not having insurance, and the regulations governing the process of obtaining insurance protection. Some key provisions of the Law: Classifies insurance into two...
Different types of Lawyers There are different types of lawyers in Nigeria, and the practice of law is a very big field in Nigeria. The first point to start with is that when a lawyer gets qualified to practice law in Nigeria, there are no restrictions...
Laws on Corruption Nigeria is one of the countries which has perennially battled corruption. As a result, there are several laws which deal with corruption. This article discusses a few of the main ones 1. The 1999 Constitution The Constitution is the most important law in the country....
Now, this discussion is not about what went wrong, why he/she broke it off, or how you can deal with the heartache. Unfortunately, we at LawPàdí are, not emotional therapists. Rather, it is around what legal rights the ditched partner (apologies for the use of that...
When you are thinking about starting a business in Nigeria, the first consideration you have is whether to incorporate a company or to operate as a registered business name. This article is for individuals who have decided to operate as a registered business name. If...
