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How to File a Case in Court in Nigeria: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
How to file a case in court in Nigeria explained in simple terms. Learn the steps involved, the documents you may need, court fees, service of processes, and what happens after filing.
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How to Set Up a Family Trust in Nigeria: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to set up a family trust in Nigeria, from identifying beneficiaries and appointing trustees to preparing the trust deed, registering Incorporated Trustees, funding the trust and managing family assets for future generations.
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Can You Be Arrested in Place of Another Person in Nigeria?
Nigerian law prohibits arresting one person in place of another. A recent Supreme Court decision reaffirms that criminal responsibility is personal and cannot be transferred to a relative.
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Can Your Husband or Wife Be Forced to Testify Against You in Nigeria? What the Evidence Act Says
Can your husband or wife be forced to testify against you in Nigeria? The Evidence Act 2011, as amended, provides specific rules on when spouses can be compelled to testify and protects certain communications made during marriage. This article explains the law, its exceptions, and the important distinction between spousal testimony and marital communications.
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Can You File for Divorce When Your Marriage Is Less Than Two Years Old in Nigeria?
Can you file for divorce in Nigeria before your marriage is two years old? The Matrimonial Causes Act generally restricts divorce proceedings within the first two years of marriage, but important exceptions apply. Find out when leave of court is required, when it is not, and what qualifies as exceptional hardship or exceptional depravity.
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Probationary Employment in Nigeria: What Employers and Employees Should Know
Probationary employment gives an employer an opportunity to assess an employee before confirmation. But is an employee on probation the same as a temporary employee? Nigerian courts have distinguished the two concepts and explained the purpose of probation, the conditions governing termination during probation, and what employers and employees should consider.
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When an Employee Accepts Salary in Lieu of Notice: What Is the Position of Nigerian Law?
Accepting salary in lieu of notice may amount to acceptance of termination in an ordinary employment, but it does not necessarily validate a termination that is void for failure to comply with a mandatory statutory procedure.
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What Happens If You Continue Building on Land Despite a Court Order?
What happens if you continue building on disputed land despite a court order? Here are the legal consequences and risks.
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Is It Fair to Charge Someone to Court While Investigation Is Still Ongoing?
Is it fair to charge someone to court while investigation is still ongoing? This article examines the Nigerian legal position, including the distinction between an incomplete investigation and an insufficient evidential basis for a criminal charge.
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How to Challenge Compulsory Acquisition of Land in Nigeria
What should you do if the Nigerian government seeks to acquire your land or revoke your right of occupancy? This practical guide explains how to verify the acquisition, protect your documents, assess compensation, and explore your legal options.
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What Happens After a Successful Defence of Insanity in Nigeria? Court of Appeal Clarifies the Consequence
What happens after a Nigerian court finds an accused person not guilty by reason of insanity? ABDULLAHI v. STATE (2026) LPELR-83007(CA) clarifies that such a finding does not necessarily result in immediate release from custody.
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Can a Foreign Shareholder Pay for Land Bought by a Nigerian Company?
Can a foreign shareholder personally pay for land acquired by a Nigerian company without becoming the owner? This article examines corporate ownership, shareholder funding, transaction documents, title perfection, and the legal distinction between paying for company property and owning it.
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