5 COSTLY CLAUSES MOST NIGERIAN TENANCY AGREEMENTS ARE MISSING
Every day, landlords across Abuja, Lagos, and Nigeria’s major cities sign tenancy agreements that leave them dangerously exposed. Whether you own a single flat in Maitama or a portfolio of commercial properties in Wuse II, a poorly drafted tenancy agreement can cost you months of unpaid rent, expensive litigation, and properties returned in states of […]
JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS IN NIGERIA: LEGAL FRAMEWORK,COMMON PITFALLS AND BEST PRACTICES
Why Joint Ventures Are Central to Nigeria’s Commercial Growth Nigeria’s commercial landscape is expanding rapidly, and joint ventures (JVs) have become one of the most powerful tools for structuring complex business relationships. Across oil and gas, infrastructure, fintech, agribusiness, and private equity, parties are combining capital, technical expertise, regulatory positioning, and market access through carefully […]
BUYING PROPERTY WITHOUT GOVERNOR’S CONSENT: WHY YOUR TRANSACTION MAY BE VOID
Every year in Nigeria, buyers’ complete property transactions, paying millions of naira, signing documents, taking possession only to discover later that they do not legally own the property. Not because they were defrauded. Not because the documents were forged. But because one essential legal step was skipped. That step is Governor’s Consent. Whether you are […]
TOP 5 LEGAL MISTAKES INVESTORS MAKE IN NIGERIA AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Whether you’re a Nigerian in the diaspora putting money back home or a foreign company entering one of Africa’s largest markets, Nigeria offers enormous opportunity. It also offers enormous legal risk, especially for those who don’t know the terrain. At our firm, we have advised clients across oil and gas, real estate, and banking and […]
HOW OUR FIRM HELPED A PROPERTY DEVELOPER RECOVER ₦42 BILLION IN A FRAUDULENT LAND IN DEVELOPMENT DISPUTE
The Client Our client was one of Lagos State’s most established real estate development companies, with a portfolio spanning luxury residential estates in Lekki and Ikoyi, commercial office developments on Lagos Island, and mixed-use projects across the Abuja Municipal Area Council. Over twenty-five years, they had developed a reputation for delivering high-quality properties on time […]
HOW TO REGISTER A BUSINESS IN NIGERIA IN 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Want to register a business in Nigeria? This complete step-by-step guide covers CAC registration, required documents, costs, and timelines. Contact our business lawyers. Starting a business in Nigeria is one of the most exciting decisions you can make. But before you open your doors, print your business cards, or start accepting payments, you must do […]
HOW TO RECOVER STOLEN OR FRAUDULENTLY SOLD LAND IN NIGERIA
A Complete Legal Guide for Property Owners in Nigeria, the UK, USA & Canada You paid for your land. You have receipts. You may even have a deed. And yet you have just discovered that someone, a fraudster, a dishonest relative, a corrupt agent, or a crooked developer has sold your land to a third […]
BUYING LAND IN NIGERIA: WHAT EVERY DIASPORA NIGERIAN SHOULD KNOW
A Comprehensive Legal Guide from a Nigerian Property Law Firm You Can Trust Every year, thousands of Nigerians in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and across Europe send money home to buy land or property in Nigeria. For many, it is a dream rooted in legacy, family, and a deep connection to their homeland. […]
HOW TO SUE SOMEONE IN NIGERIA WHEN YOU LIVE ABROAD: STEP-BY-STEP
Many Nigerians living abroad maintain strong ties to Nigeria through property ownership, family investments, businesses, and financial relationships. Unfortunately, disputes can sometimes arise, land may be encroached upon, money may be mismanaged, or contracts may be breached. When this happens, many diaspora Nigerians ask an important question: “Can I sue someone in Nigeria while I live […]
DAVIDO,SOPHIA MOMODU AND THE HARSH REALITY OF CHILD CUSTODY LITIGATION:WHY LAW IS WITHOUT EMOTION
Public reactions to celebrity disputes often blur the line between sympathy and legal reality. The ongoing social media rants connected to the child custody dispute between Davido and Sophia Momodu offer a useful lens through which to examine how Nigerian courts actually approach custody matters. The core lesson is simple but uncomfortable: the law is not emotional. It is […]