HOW TO EVICT A TENANT IN NIGERIA
How to evict a 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 […]
WHY EVERY LANDLORD IN NIGERIA NEEDS A PROPER TENANCY AGREEMENT
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 […]
HOW TO RECOVER YOUR MONEY OR DEBT IN NIGERIA
How to recover your money or debt in Nigeria If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve probably had that one customer, or maybe multiple customers, who owes you and provides you with a million excuses. You’ve called, texted, even dropped by their store, and nothing happens. Or maybe you’re a person who lent cash to a friend, […]
HOW TO DO LEGAL BACKGROUND CHECK ON COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
How to do legal background check on Companies in Nigeria The Nigerian real estate market is among the fastest-growing sectors in Africa. It’s also unfortunately a leading target for scammers posing as developers and brokers, most notably on social media. Millions of Naira are lost to fictitious firms or unregistered real estate scams annually, rendering […]
HOW TO VOLUNTARILY WIND UP A COMPANY IN NIGERIA
In Nigeria, a company can be wound up voluntarily by resolution of its shareholders or compulsorily by an order of court. Voluntary winding up of a company involves the resolution of all its affairs and legal dissolution of the company as a corporate entity. This article addresses voluntary winding up in line with procedures, duties […]
REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS OF ONLINE DEFAMATION AND CYBERBULLYING IN NIGERIA
The rise of social media and digital platforms has transformed how people connect and share information. Unfortunately, it has also led to an increase in harmful conduct such as online defamation and cyberbullying, which often cause reputational damage, emotional distress, and even financial loss for victims. Unlike traditional forms of defamation, online abuse spreads faster, […]
LIST OF TRADEMARK CLASSES IN NIGERIA
A registered trademark is an identity and distinction that sets apart products of particular providers from those of others in the marketplace and affords the opportunity to benefit from the valuable reputation built over time in course of using the trademark. Trademark applications are arranged according to the description and scope of the type of […]
LEGAL DUTIES OF EXECUTORS IN ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND PROBATE IN NIGERIA
The death of a person triggers a series of legal processes for the administration and distribution of their estate. One can die testate (with a valid Will) or intestate (without a Will) in law. In the event of a person dying testate, the Testator (drafter of the Will) has to appoint persons to oversee the […]
LAW FIRMS IN ABUJA
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SUMMARY OF TAXES APPLICABLE TO COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Taxes in Nigeria are levied on the individual and companies, and are collected mainly by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on behalf of the Federal Government. Some taxes are mandated under the law, including Company Income Tax, Petroleum Profit Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Value Added Tax, Stamp Duties, Personal Income Tax, Withholding Tax, Education […]