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The Nigerian Legal Adoption Process to Foster a Child

The Legal steps to adopt a child in Nigeria.

The following are the steps in the adoption process to follow and the requirements to legally foster a child in Nigeria. What is Adoption? Adoption is simply the creation of a parent-child relationship by law between persons who are not in fact parent and child. Adoption can also be defined as a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the…

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How to Become a Nigerian Citizen

How to Become a Nigerian Citizen.

Introduction: The Nigerian Constitution devotes the whole of its Chapter III to the topic of citizenship. According to the constitution, there are basically three ways to become a Nigerian citizen. The three ways are: 1. By Birth 2. By Registration 3. By Naturalisation. Before we take a deeper look at how to acquire Nigerian citizenship, let’s understand the term “citizenship”. What is…

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Code of Conduct for Public Officers in Nigeria

This post will enlighten you on who a public officer is and the conduct expected of a public officer in Nigeria.

Public Officers in Nigeria have a set of code that should regulate their conduct while in service and in some cases even after service. These code are enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Code of Conduct for Public Officers. This post will enlighten you on who a public officer is and the conduct expected of a public officer in Nigeria. Who is a Public…

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How to Write a Valid Will in Nigeria

How to Write a Valid Will.

Introduction: How to Write a Valid Will in Nigeria Discussions on writing a will is a difficult one for many Nigerians. For many, the topic brings to the fore the negative emotion of fear. They assume that writing a Will is inviting death upon themselves, so they do not want to talk about it or even consider it. In reality, however, writing a Will is one of the best decisions a person can make,…

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Succession Rights of a Widow or Widower in Nigeria

Introduction Under the Nigerian legal system, the succession rights of a widow or a widower would generally be determined by whether the deceased spouse died leaving a will or not, and if s/he dies without leaving a will, the type of marriage the parties conducted will determine how the deceased’s estate will be disposed of. A deceased can either die testate or intestate. A deceased is said to…

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Domestic Violence and Nigerian Law

Introduction Domestic Violence and Nigerian Law: Domestic violence can simply be defined as violent or aggressive behavior within the home environment. It typically involves the violent abuse of a spouse or partner. It also includes violence committed by a perpetrator in the victim’s domestic circle e.g ex-partners, immediate family members and family friends. The term domestic violence has…

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Effective Debt Recovery Strategies: How to Recover Debt in Nigeria

How to Recover Debt in Nigeria.

There are several options of debt recovery strategies in Nigeria available to a person. It’s all encompassing. Whether it is how to recover debts from an individual, how to recover debts from a customer, how to recover debts from a company, and more. This post covers all the legal avenues available to a person who wishes to recover debt in Nigeria. Debt, in the context of this post, is simply…

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Rights of Persons Arrested in Nigeria

This post will educate you on the rights you have if you are arrested.

The right to personal liberty is one of fundamental rights guaranteed to every Nigerian citizen under the constitution. This right entails that no citizen shall be denied his freedom except in certain situations. This post will educate you on the rights you have if you are arrested. Read Now: The Rights every Nigerian should know 1. Who Can Effect an Arrest? The Nigerian constitution gives the…

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How to get A Divorce in Nigeria 2022

How to Get A Divorce...

Nigerian law recognises only two ways in which a marriage can be terminated, which are by the death of either of the parties to the marriage or by an order of court dissolving the marriage. Getting a divorce in Nigeria is not a walk in the park. It is a cumbersome process that would require you to engage the services of a lawyer. Where divorce proceedings are commenced is determined by the type…

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The Rights of Workers Under Nigerian Laws

As an employee in Nigeria, you are entitled to certain rights.

The Rights of Workers Under Nigerian Laws: As an employee in Nigeria, you are entitled to certain rights which are protected by the law. This post is an exposition of some of those rights. It is important for both employees and employers alike to be aware of these rights in order to avoid situations where the rights are unknowingly breached. While there are several laws governing…

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The Rights of a Child Under Nigerian Law

Get to know the rights of an average child

Introduction: There are several laws and instruments that make reference to the rights of the child. However, the principal legislation that is dedicated solely to the rights of the Nigerian child is the Child’s Right Act, which was enacted as a federal legislation in 2003 and has been domesticated by several states in the federation. Under Nigerian laws, a child is defined as any person below…

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The Rights of Consumers in Nigeria

These are rights You should be aware of as a consumer.

The Rights of Consumers in Nigeria: Simply defined, a consumer is a person who buys goods or uses services. Rights on the other hand refer to powers or privileges guaranteed to a person by law. Consumer rights would therefore mean the powers or privileges which consumers enjoy in relation to goods and services. The principal legislation which governs and protects the rights of consumers in…

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How to Lawfully Evict a Tenant in Nigeria

How to Lawfully Evict a Tenant with the Template of Notice to Quit a Property.

There are several reasons why a landlord could wish to evict a tenant, some of which are: i. Breach of a clause in the tenancy agreement. ii. Non-payment of rent. iii. Using the rented premises for illicit or illegal purposes. iv. Using the property for a purpose other than that for which it was rented. v. Constituting a nuisance vi. Not keeping the property clean vii. Where property is no…

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5 Important Rights of Tenants in Nigeria.

Some Rights Tenants need to Know.

Introduction: While each state of the federation has unique tenancy laws that deal with tenancy related matters within their various states, there are certain rights which cut across the different tenancy laws and which tenants everywhere in Nigeria, from Lagos to Abuja to Maiduguri, must enjoy. As a tenant, you should know these rights so you don’t get cheated or underserved. Below are 5…

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How Laws are Made in Nigeria

Steps to Law Making in Nigeria we need to know.

Introduction: The process of law making in Nigeria is not a ride in the park. It is a painstaking and thorough process which ensures that no errors are made. In this post, we have broken down the processes for clarity and easy assimilation. Steps to Law Making in Nigeria: How Laws are Made in Nigeria. Nigeria operates a federal system of government consisting of the executive, legislature, and…

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24 Important Things to Know About Nigeria's Cybercrimes Act, 2015

How to Identify Cybercrimes and the legal consequences of Cybercrimes.

Introduction The Cybercrimes Act was enacted in 2015 for the purpose of providing an effective and unified legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for the prohibition, prevention, detection, prosecution, and punishment of cybercrimes in Nigeria, amongst other things. Cybercrime simply defined is any illegal activity carried out using a computer or the internet. It became important for…

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Marriage Under Nigerian Law:  Steps to a Valid Marriage in Nigeria

Steps to a Valid Marriage in Nigeria...Know the recognized types of Marriage

Marriage is generally defined as the legal union of a man and a woman to become a husband and wife. Nigerian law basically recognizes two types of marriage. They are: I. Traditional marriage is also known as customary marriage. Ii. Statutory marriage also known as Marriage under the Act. Customary/Traditional Marriage This form of marriage is regulated by customary laws. It is a type of…

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