On Valentine’s Day, Lizzy wanted to be romantic in a way her boyfriend would never forget. Instead of boxers and singlet, she purchased mint naira notes. Lizzy folded them into the shape of flower petals, and presented a colourful naira cash bouquet. Her boyfriend laughed until a neighbour jokingly warned her that she could end […]
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Introduction Harmful Cosmetics And Legal Response: On a sunny afternoon in Lagos, a 24-year-old female graduate searching for employment, uneasily examined her reflection. Like many of her peers, she believed that a lighter skin tone would improve her chances in a competitive job market. To achieve that ideal, she regularly applied potent skin-bleaching products purchased
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Partnership in Nigeria: Many partnerships begin with excitement and trust, but run into problems because the legal realities were never properly understood. Partnership is one of the simplest ways to start a business in Nigeria, yet it is also one of the easiest ways to assume serious legal risks unknowingly. Understanding how partnerships are formed,
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Withholding employee salary is not an uncommon phenomenon. Imagine resuming work one morning only to be told to “stay at home until further notice” and then discovering at the end of the month that your salary has been withheld. This situation is becoming increasingly common in Nigeria, especially in the private sector. Many employees are
Introduction to legal compliance for startups Two weeks after launching her dream fashion brand in Lagos, Janet was very excited about starting her dream. She had her first paying customer, started posting her collections, and speaking to an investor. The meeting with the investor went well until the investor asked one question ‘has your business
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ADDICTIVE FEATURES ON TIKTOK A secondary school student in Lagos, found himself waking up at 3 a.m. scrolling through TikTok. Once a quick check turned into hours of “For You Page” watching all because the app’s algorithm seemed to know exactly what would keep him watching. Stories like his have not only become part of
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Land is one of the most expensive and significant investments an individual can make in Nigeria. For many people, buying land represents security and a creation of legacy. Yet, it is also one of the most litigation-prone transactions in Nigerian. Hence, the law places a heavy burden on anyone buying land in Nigeria to ensure
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Termination of employment is the lawful ending of the contract of employment by either party. In Nigeria, employers may terminate the employment of an employee for various reasons, including misconduct. However, termination for misconduct, especially where summary dismissal is invoked, is laden with legal requirements, procedural safeguards, and judicial scrutiny. Misconduct constitutes certain undesirable conduct
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Introduction to Tax Exemption President Bola Tinubu, on June 26, 2025, signed a groundbreaking Tax Reform Bill into law. This law fundamentally changes how individuals and businesses pay tax in Nigeria. This law allows for tax exemption. As of January 1, 2026, the full implementation of the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts 2025 has started. These
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Introduction to Trade Secrets In Nigeria: The Coca-Cola Recipe In a vault in Atlanta, Georgia, lies one of the world’s most famous trade secrets—the Coca-Cola formula. For over 130 years, the recipe for Coca-Cola has remained one of the most closely guarded secrets in commercial history. The company’s protection strategy is legendary: only two executives
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