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ARE PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS VALID UNDER NIGERIAN LAW?

A pre-nuptial agreement, often called a “pre-nup,” is a contract that couples enter into before marriage. It outlines how their finances will be managed during the marriage and, importantly, how assets will be divided if a divorce occurs. In Nigeria, pre-nuptial agreements are generally recognized as valid. However, there is no specific law that outlines […]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAND,GROUND RENT AND PERFECTION OF LAND TITLE IN NIGERIA

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The legal problems concerning the administration of land vested in the Federal Government of Nigeria are discussed in this article, specifically regarding the payment of ground rent and perfection of land titles. It considers the relevant laws, including the Land Use Act, the Lands (Title Vesting, Etc.) Act 1975, and the Lagos State Land Use […]

RENT INCREMENT IN NIGERIA: WHAT TENANTS AND LANDLORDS MUST KNOW

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It is always a point of dispute between landlord and tenant in Nigeria whenever increment in rent arises. While the landlord may seem justified to increase rent, perhaps by increased cost or other factors, the tenants usually are oblivious of their rights whenever such changes present themselves. This article discusses, among other things, how a […]