Insights
Practical notes on Nigerian law.
Plain-language articles on the questions our clients ask most — across investigations, recovery, property, family and employment.
Guidance
When should you call a lawyer? Five moments that matter
Early advice is usually cheaper and more effective than late rescue. Five situations where a short call can change the outcome.
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Employment
Sexual harassment at work in Nigeria: what the law expects of employers
The National Industrial Court’s jurisdiction, employers’ responsibilities, and how employees can raise a complaint safely.
Construction
Construction contract disputes: payment, delay and variations
Why most construction disputes come down to three things — and how contracts, notices and records decide who…
Construction
Buying off-plan property in Nigeria: how to protect your deposit
Due diligence on the developer, the land and the approvals — and contract terms that protect your money…
Family Law
Child maintenance in Nigeria: who pays, how much, and enforcement
Both parents must support their children. How maintenance is agreed, how courts assess it, and what to do…
Employment
Termination vs dismissal in Nigeria: what employers and employees should know
Notice, pay in lieu, summary dismissal and fair process — the essentials for ending an employment relationship lawfully.
Real Estate
Renting in Lagos: what landlords and tenants should know
Agreements, rent, repairs and ending a tenancy — the essentials of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State for…
Family Law
Divorce in Nigeria: grounds, process and what happens to property
How statutory marriages are dissolved under the Matrimonial Causes Act — the ground for divorce, the steps, children…
Recovery
Online investment scams in Nigeria: warning signs and what to do
How to recognise a fraudulent investment platform before you pay — and the steps that give you the…
Financial Crime
Your rights when you are questioned by the EFCC or the police
The constitutional and ACJA protections every suspect in Nigeria has — and how to use them calmly.
Real Estate
Buying land in Nigeria: the due-diligence checklist before you pay
Land fraud is avoidable. The searches, documents and consents to confirm before any money changes hands.
Recovery
Asset recovery in Nigeria: how funds are legally traced and recovered
When money is taken or withheld, speed and strategy decide how much comes back. A look at tracing…
Financial Crime
Money laundering charges in Nigeria: what you are actually facing
The Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act casts a wide net. Understanding the framework is the first step…
Compliance
EFCC vs ICPC: understanding who is investigating you
Two agencies, different remits. Knowing which one is involved — and why — shapes the right response.
Financial Crime
What to do in the first 48 hours after an EFCC invitation
An EFCC invitation is unsettling — but what you do first can shape everything that follows. Here is…