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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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How to Write a Petition to the ICPC in Nigeria
Learn how to write a petition to the ICPC in Nigeria, what information and evidence to include, how to submit your complaint, and common mistakes to avoid when reporting suspected corruption.
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How to Write a Petition to EFCC in Nigeria
Learn how to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria, including what to include, supporting documents, how to submit it, what happens after submission, and common mistakes to avoid.
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Who Are You Really Contracting With? The Legal Risks of Dealing With Unregistered Companies in Nigeria
Before signing a contract, make sure the company named in it actually exists. Nigerian law draws an important distinction between registered companies, business names and unincorporated entities.
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Can a Senior Advocate of Nigeria Appear in a Magistrate Court?
Can a Senior Advocate of Nigeria appear before a Magistrate Court? The Court of Appeal in Atiku-Abubakar v. Bolori considered the effect of the SAN Rules alongside State laws permitting legal practitioners to appear before Magistrate Courts.
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Who Has Authority Over Property Left to Multiple Beneficiaries Under a Will in Nigeria?
Who has the authority to sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise deal with property left to multiple beneficiaries under a Will in Nigeria? This article examines the rights of beneficiaries, the effect of the terms of a Will, the authority to deal with estate property, customary family property and the importance of proper title and authority…
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Can You Ignore a Court Order Because You Have Appealed Against It? What Nigerian Law Says
Can you ignore a court order simply because you have appealed against it? Under Nigerian law, filing an appeal does not automatically stay the operation or execution of a judgment or court order. This article examines what recent decisions of the Nigerian courts say about the binding effect of subsisting court orders and the need…
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Do Both Parties Have to Sign Divorce Papers in Nigeria?
Do both parties have to sign divorce papers in Nigeria? No. Under Nigerian law, a statutory marriage is not dissolved simply because both spouses sign an agreement or consent to the divorce. Divorce proceedings are commenced by filing a petition before the court, and only a competent court can grant a decree dissolving the marriage.
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Steps to File for Divorce in Nigeria
How do you file for divorce in Nigeria? This article explains the legal process under the Matrimonial Causes Act, including grounds for divorce, court procedures, and the steps from filing a petition to obtaining a decree absolute.
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