THE PSQUARE SAGA: A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR FAMILY & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
Why a Memorandum of Understanding Was Never Enough and What Every Partnership, Family or Otherwise, Should Learn from the saga. For over two decades, Peter and Paul Okoye, the identical twins known to the world as P-Square, built one of the most successful musical partnerships in African history. Alongside their elder brother and longtime manager, […]
HOW MUCH DOES A DIVORCE COST IN NIGERIA
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Nigeria? What actually drives the cost of ending a marriage under Nigerian law There is no fixed price tag for a Nigerian divorce. It depends on your marriage type, whether your spouse contests it, and several other factors we set out below. Step One: What Kind of Marriage […]
HOW TO SUE SOMEONE IN NIGERIA
How to Sue Someone in Nigeria: A Practical Guide to Filing a Civil Lawsuit Considering legal action against someone who has wronged you? Before you file, it helps to understand how Nigerian courts actually work, from choosing the right forum to what your lawyer will need to get started. Is Court Always the Right Answer? […]
HOW TO SET UP A NIGERIAN SUBSIDIARY AS A FOREIGN INVESTOR: WHAT THE PROCESS ACTUALLY INVOLVES
How to set Up a Nigerian Subsidiary as a Foreign Investor: What the Process Actually Involves A short guide to CAC and NIPC registration, the ₦100 million Share capital and the paperwork that lets you legally repatriate profits. Foreign investors ask us a version of the same question: “Can I just register a company in […]
MY LANDLORD SERVED ME A NOTICE TO QUIT AND I REFUSED TO LEAVE – WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
A short, practical guide for landlords and tenants in Abuja and across Nigeria on the legal process for recovering possession and why skipping a step can sink your case in court. My Landlord served me a notice to quit and I refused to leave – what happens next? Every week, our office receives the same […]
HOW DIASPORA NIGERIANS CAN BUY LAND OR PROPERTY IN NIGERIA WITHOUT BEING DEFRAUDED
How Diaspora Nigerians can buy land or property in Nigeria without being defrauded Every year, Nigerians in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and across the diaspora send hard-earned savings home to buy land or property, only to discover, often too late, that the plot was sold to three other buyers, the documents were […]
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 […]