HOW TO GET A COURT ORDER IN NIGERIA
Issuance of Court orders in Nigeria The issuance of a court order in Nigeria depends on the nature and stage of the legal proceeding, and the procedural rules governing such proceedings. A court order can be orally communicated by the judge and subsequently reduced to writing. It is generally a formal order, ruling, or command […]
COURT ORDER GUIDE: REVERSING AN ERRONEOUS BANK TRANSFER IN NIGERIA
Mistakes occur—especially in the age of technology. One common error is sending money to an incorrect bank account by mistake. For instance, you are intending to send money to “James,” but actually send it to “Sarah,” someone you do not know. In this case, it may not be easy to get in touch with “Sarah” […]
SETTING UP A CRYPTOCURRENCY COMPANY IN NIGERIA
The adoption of cryptocurrency has increased over the years in Nigeria, and it serves various purposes such as hedging against inflation, performing international money transfers, and also investing for wealth creation. Most people send funds to family members in Nigeria, who convert the asset into a local currency for daily usage. But despite such widespread […]
THE RIGHT TO OWN PROPERTY AND THE GOVERNOR/FCT MINISTER’S POWER OF REVOCATION IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
A right to acquire and own property is enshrined in the Constitution and thus forms one of the strong foundations of Nigerian legal and social systems. Every Nigerian citizen has, by this right, the capability to acquire and hold an immovable property, such as land or buildings, anywhere in the country. This right, however, is […]
EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION LAWS IN NIGERIA
The employment relationship, by definition, determined through the interaction between employer and employee, provides a basis for situations of all terminations. This relationship in itself is birthed through a contract of employment-either in writing or oral-whereto one party agrees to employ the other, the latter agreeing to his provision as an employee. While the employer […]
UNDERSTANDING THE EXPATRIATE QOUTA SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
The expatriate quota system is an important component of Nigeria’s immigration framework, put in place to regulate the flow of foreign nationals seeking gainful employment in the country. It ensures that expatriates are employed in industries requiring specialized skills while reserving opportunities for Nigerian citizens. This balances the usage of foreign expertise with the nurturing […]
GUIDE TO BUYING PROPERTY ON INSTALLMENT IN NIGERIA: STEPS,TIPS AND BEST OPTIONS
In 1999, one Femi, a landowner, sold five plots of land in Lekki Phase 1 to one Mayowa, an investor, for 15 million Naira with an outstanding balance of 10 million Naira due after twelve months. Possession was delivered to Investor Mayowa. He commenced developing one plot. Despite Femi’s repeated demands for the balance, for […]
CONDITIONS FOR LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP IN NIGERIA
Legal guardianship in Nigeria is one of the quickest ways to ensure care and custody for a child when the parents are not in a position to provide for the child due to financial constraint or any other reason. Legal guardianship entails an arrangement for the care, custody, and welfare of a child under the […]
CONSUMER RIGHTS AND PROTECTION UNDER NIGERIA’S FEDERAL COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 2018: KEY INSIGHTS
E-commerce is experiencing an unparalleled growth rate in Nigeria, and this has consequently brought ease and convenience to consumers; however, such growth at an increasing rate has generated concern that online vendors would easily fall into committing infractions under the FCCPA, 2018-an Act that protects the rights of consumers and ensures fair competition. The FCCPA […]
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA
Termination of employment is always a sensitive and relatively complex issue between employer and employee. Being an employer or employee, especially in the case of either, requires the awareness of the legal arrangement put in place for such regulation to keep you within the requirements of the law and undertake all measures for protection of […]