How to take action on medical negligence
Substandard medical care, negligence and the liability that comes with it have been an issue in the Nigerian society in…
Looking at the extradition process in Nigeria
When the issue of the Binance with the Federal Government started, the term extradition was prominent in the media and…
What Nigerian tenants should know?
Conflict between landlord and tenant is not a strange phenomenon in Nigeria; indeed, having a smooth tenant- landlord is a…
Do airlines owe compensation for delayed flights?
Delayed flights are an unpalatable situation to virtually all individuals and every traveller’s nightmare. It gives almost the same feeling…
Is disregard for National symbols a crime?
National symbols are items of identification and representation of a nation, its people, history and value system. Some of the…
Is there a difference between Deed of Conveyance and Deed of Assignment?
Often, people use the words; Deed of Conveyance and Deed of Assignment interchangeably. But is this right? The two are…
Do you have a right to minimum wage?
The minimum wage has been a trending issue for months especially since the Federal Government increased the pay for workers…
What you should know about contributory pension
In Nigeria today, it is not common to see a salary earner who doesn’t get a deduction in his/her pay…
Thin line between women’s fashion and law of indecent exposure
As the days go by, fashion takes another dimension and has evolved to a level where less clothing is the…
Is the right to protest not absolute?
The average individual understands that he has a fundamental right of speech and expression but many only claim these rights…
Do consumers have rights in Nigeria?
Many often hold the belief that under the Nigerian law, consumers do not have rights. But this is a misconception.…
Why you shouldn’t conceal sexual offence in Lagos
We live in a society where the culture of silence thrives and many believe that crime especially s3xual abuse or…
Differentiating criminal from civil matters
The Nigeria legal system addresses the wrongdoings that people commit with two different types of cases: civil and criminal. But…
After divorce, what happens to jointly owned properties, money?
Though divorce in the Nigerian society is treated like an aberration due to cultural and religious standards, it is a…
Child custody after divorce
In the Nigerian society, divorce is an aberration based on cultural and religious standards and few people like to talk…
Why police will legally continue stop and search
Stop and search is a common feature with the Nigerian Police and it is one experience that many Nigerians understand.…
Why you shouldn’t be alarmed if your bank closes shop
Two weeks ago, people with money in Heritage Bank got a scary message that the bank was going to shut…
Do you know stalking is a crime in Nigeria?
Stalking, described as the act or pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other course of conduct…
Procedure for getting bail in Nigeria
Getting bail in Nigeria isn’t as difficult as it appears to many people. While it is true that some police…
Why government has power to demolish people’s houses
In recent times, especially in Lagos state, many house owners have lost their homes and belongings to demolition and this…
