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. […]
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN NIGERIA: WHY THE RECENT SURGE MATTERS (AND HOW TO DO IT RIGHT)
Following the widely publicized VDM and B-Lord trademark dispute, there has been a noticeable increase in requests for trademark registration in Nigeria. Business owners, influencers, startups, and brand creators are suddenly taking intellectual property protection very seriously. This shift is not surprising. People often respond to the law only when enforcement becomes visible and consequences are real. […]
HIRE A LAWYER TO DRAFT OR REVIEW A CONTRACT IN NIGERIA: COMPLETE LEGAL GUIDE
Whether you are preparing a new agreement or about to sign one drafted by another party, involving a lawyer is critical. In Nigeria, many people lose money, property, or business opportunities not because there was no contract, but because the contract was poorly drafted or never properly reviewed. Hiring a lawyer to draft or review a […]
HOW HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUALS IN NIGERIA CAN LEGALLY PROTECT THEIR ASSETS FROM BUSINESS RISKS AND PERSONAL CLAIMS
High-net-worth individuals in Nigeria face a unique problem: the more wealth they accumulate, the more exposed they become. A single lawsuit, a failed partnership, a marital dispute, or a business liability can wipe out assets built over many years. Most wealthy Nigerians rely on informal arrangements or verbal promises,until something goes wrong. Proper asset protection […]
THE NIGERIA TAX ACT 2025: GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (BELOW N50M)
Kemi registered a limited liability company, instantly her business became a separate person. Kemi paid tax on N5M but made N20M
BEYOND THE HEADLINES: LEGAL LESSONS FROM THE REGINA DANIELS AND NED NWOKO’S MARRIAGE
The public debate over the marriage of Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko has ignited strong feelings and cultural discussions across Nigeria. Yet, beyond the viral headlines, there is an important legal case study that touches on key aspects of Nigerian family law, including types of marriage, customs, constitutional rights, child protection, sexual consent and property […]
HOW TO LEGALLY EVICT A NON-PAYING TENANT IN NIGERIA
Of all the frustrations that may befall any landlord, perhaps the most frustrating experience is dealing with a tenant who refuses to pay rent or vacate the property. While it may be tempting to change the locks or throw out their belongings, self-help eviction is illegal in Nigeria and could expose you to civil or […]
WHY EVERY LANDLORD IN NIGERIA NEEDS A PROPER TENANCY AGREEMENT
Although rewarding, renting out property in Nigeria can quickly turn into a legal nightmare in the absence of a proper tenancy agreement. Many landlords depend on oral agreements or generic templates downloaded from the Internet, only to face disputes, unpaid rent, or refusal of the tenants to vacate the property. A tenancy agreement is more […]