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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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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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No Refund Policy in Nigeria: Can a Business Legally Refuse to Refund a Customer?
Can a business in Nigeria legally operate a “No Refund Policy”? This article examines consumer rights, when a refund may be required, and whether a business can rely on a no-refund policy where goods or services are defective, misrepresented, undelivered, or otherwise fail to meet agreed terms.
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Private Trust or Incorporated Trustees in Nigeria: Choosing the Right Structure for a Family Trust
Should a family trust in Nigeria use individual trustees or Incorporated Trustees? This guide examines both structures, their advantages and considerations, trustee succession, family wealth protection, and the Michael Jackson Family Trust as a practical example.
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How to Conduct a Legal Search in Nigeria: A Practical Guide
Learn how to conduct a legal search in Nigeria, including land, company and court searches, what official records can reveal, and why a search is an important part of legal due diligence.
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