Introduction to EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS NOTICE REQUIREMENTS It was a Monday morning when Emeka arrived at his office desk, coffee in hand, only to find an envelope bearing the company letterhead. Inside was a single typed sheet: a termination letter, effective immediately. No prior warning, no transition period, and no explanation beyond a terse “restructuring of […]
Introduction to enforcing child support orders When a marriage or relationship breaks down, the most devastating consequences are often felt not by the adults involved, but by the children caught in the middle. A child’s right to financial support from both parents does not disappear because the parents no longer live together.[1] Yet, across Nigeria,
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Introduction to legal pitfalls business owners make Small businesses in Nigeria frequently operate within informal commercial frameworks that rely on trust, verbal agreements, and undocumented transactions. While this informality facilitates entry into entrepreneurship, it creates significant legal exposure when disputes arise. This article examines recurring legal mistakes made by small business owners in Nigeria through
Introduction to E-commerce in Nigeria The rapid growth of electronic commerce (e-commerce) in Nigeria has transformed the way goods and services are bought and sold. Through online platforms such as Jumia, Temu,etc and social media channels like Instagram, WhatsApp,etc and other online marketplaces, consumers now engage in transactions with unprecedented convenience. However, this digital revolution has also exposed
Introduction to registering a company The incorporation of a company in Nigeria is governed principally by the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA 2020), which provides the legal framework for the formation, management, and regulation of companies. The process is administered by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the statutory body responsible for business registration
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INTRODUCTION TO Entrepreneurs and lawyers’ relationship Entrepreneurship is often associated with innovation, risk-taking, and the pursuit of profit. However, beyond the visible aspects of running a business lies a complex web of legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and contractual relationships. Many entrepreneurs, especially in emerging markets like Nigeria, tend to underestimate the importance of legal guidance
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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 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 same-sex relationship Laws Victor(an alias) participated in a controversial and confidential talk show where confided in the host of the program. He stated that he felt unsafe simply because of who he was. He wasn’t asking for special treatment. Victor wasn’t demanding a parade. He just wanted to live quietly without fear. It felt
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INTRODUCTION TO RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES Chukwuemeka had worked at a Lagos trading company for eight months before he first asked his employer, Mr. Babatunde Adeyemi, for a written contract. He had started work on a handshake and a verbal promise of a monthly salary but payday came and went with irregular payments, sometimes short, sometimes
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