Introduction to beinga locked out by landlord You return home from work after a long day. You walk up to your apartment door with your mind on dinner and rest. You insert your key and it doesn’t open. You try your spare key, still nothing. The locks have been changed. Behind you, the caretaker stands […]
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Introduction to registration of an NGO Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) play a vital role in addressing social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges in Nigeria. From supporting education and healthcare to advocating for human rights, NGOs contribute significantly to national development. However, many individuals and groups begin charitable activities without formally registering their organisation. While the intention may
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INTRODUCTION TO CUSTODY ORDERS Divorce proceedings often culminate in orders that are meant to bring closure, particularly in matters concerning children. In many cases, after a compulsory conference or settlement discussions, parties agree to a joint custody arrangement which is subsequently adopted and endorsed by the court and embodied in its judgment. Such an agreement
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Introduction To Court Marriage in Nigeria Court marriage (statutory marriage) in Nigeria is the most legally recognised form of marriage under the Marriage Act. It creates a monogamous union with far-reaching legal consequences affecting property rights, inheritance, legitimacy of children, maintenance obligations, and dissolution procedures. Unlike customary marriages, statutory marriage is uniform, enforceable, and governed
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPENSATION FOR MENTAL STRESS The Employee’s Compensation Act was enacted by the National Assembly and signed into law by the President of Nigeria and on the 17th December, 2010. The Act makes comprehensive provisions for compensation provisions for compensation for death, injury, mental stress, occupational diseases and other hazards in the course of
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Introduction to What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will A successful businessman in Lagos passes away unexpectedly. No Will. No written instructions. Just houses, bank accounts, and investments. At first, the family mourns. But soon, tension begins to rise. The wife assumes she should take control of everything. The children disagree among themselves. Extended
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Introduction to the Doctrine of Estoppel in Nigeria Imagine a landlord assures a tenant that rent will not be increased for two years. Relying on that promise, the tenant spends significant money renovating the apartment. A few months later, the landlord suddenly demands a rent increase or asks the tenant to vacate. The tenant is
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Introduction to Shareholders’ Agreement in Nigeria Two founders sit across from each other in a sleek Lagos office, celebrating what they believe is the beginning of a successful business journey. The company is incorporated, capital has been raised, and operations have commenced. Everything appears perfectly structured. Fast forward two years. The business is now profitable,
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Introduction to Corporate Restructuring in Nigeria In today’s fast-moving business environment, companies do not always grow organically. Sometimes, survival and expansion require something more strategic. Joining forces, acquiring competitors, or taking control of existing businesses. Imagine a struggling company with strong assets but poor management. Another company sees the opportunity, steps in, and acquires control.
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Introduction to Personal Income Tax Deductions Emeka Okonkwo had just received his payslip for March 2026 and was staring at the numbers in disbelief. His colleague, Ngozi Adeyemi, leaned over from her desk at their Lagos marketing firm and asked, ‘Emeka, why do you look like you just saw a ghost?’ Emeka shook his head
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