Employee Rights in Nigeria
Every employee in Nigeria whether working in a bank, school, factory, tech company or small business has certain legal rights that employers must respect. Unfortunately, many workers do not know these rights, and this ignorance leaves them vulnerable to unfair treatment, exploitation, or wrongful termination. This blog breaks down, in clear terms, the fundamental employee
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How to Change Your Name Legally in Nigeria
Names are a big part of our identity. But sometimes, people choose to change their names for personal, cultural, or religious reasons. Maybe you got married, divorced, or just want a fresh start or you are adopted and needs to change to your new family name. The good news is that changing your name legally
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When Someone Dies Without a Will What Happens?
In Nigeria, many people shy away from writing a Will either because they think it is inviting death, or they feel their estate is small, or they assume their family will know what to do after their demise. Unfortunately, when someone dies without a Will which is known as dying intestate, it can lead to
Read MoreTENEMENT RATE IN NIGERIA
Tenement rate is simply a pre-determined fee/tax charged and collected by a local government authority on a developed and occupied property. In other words, it is a rate or tax levied upon the owners or occupiers of property. Tenement rate is not levied or charged on an empty, unoccupied or undeveloped land. Usually, the tax
Read MoreHow to Authenticate Documents in Nigeria
Authentication of document in Nigeria has become necessary because Nigeria is not a party to the Hague Convention. It is also important to ensure that the submitted documents are genuine and have not been tampered with. During the verification process, officials at both the Nigeria Ministry of Education and Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs carefully examine each
Read MoreAffidavit and its uses in Nigeria
In this blog we are going to explain what affidavit is and what it is not. I will educate us on different types of affidavits and what they are used for in our everyday activities. What is an Affidavit? It is a statement of fact stated and sworn to before a notary public or commission
Read MoreNotary Public in Nigeria
Guess you have heard the word Notary public before? Do you really know who a Notary public is and how to find them when you are in need of them? In this article we are going to explain who a Notary public is, their functions and responsibilities, documents to be notarized and the law governing
Read MoreCan a serving member of armed forces be arrested?
Can a serving member of the armed forces be arrested and tried for an offence? Read the decision of the Court of Appeal in MOHAMMED vs. EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION & ANOR.(2022)LPELR-58538(CA) ISSUE: ARMED FORCES- Whether a serving member of the armed forces can be arrested and tried for the offences of
Read MoreRULE OF LAW; MEANING AND APPLICATION
Rule of law is the mechanism, process, institution, practice, or norm that supports the equality of all citizens before the law, secures a non-arbitrary form of government, and more generally prevents the arbitrary use of power. The term rule of law is also referred to as a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and
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