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Plain-language explanations of the laws our clients ask about most. General information, not legal advice.
Dispute Resolution
The 1999 Constitution gives anyone who is arrested the right to remain silent, the right to be told the reasons in writing within 24 hours, and the right to be brought before a court within a reasonable time.
1 September 2026 · Tomi Kendot
Intellectual Property and Data Protection
How the trademark registration process works in Nigeria, how long protection lasts and why you should search before you apply.
5 August 2026 · Chidera Eze
Corporate and Commercial
How to incorporate a private company with the Corporate Affairs Commission under CAMA 2020, and what to do after registration.
15 July 2026 · Ifeanyi Obi
Intellectual Property and Data Protection
What the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 requires of businesses that handle personal data, including lawful bases, individuals' rights and breach notification.
10 June 2026 · Chidera Eze
Real Estate and Tenancy
Landlords must issue detailed rent receipts and separate receipts for deposits and service charges, and self-help eviction is an offence.
20 May 2026 · Bayo Adewale
Real Estate and Tenancy
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 caps advance rent at one year for new tenants and makes both paying and receiving more than the limit an offence.
2 April 2026 · Tomi Kendot
Real Estate and Tenancy
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 sets minimum notice periods by type of tenancy, and a separate seven-day notice before a landlord can go to court.
12 March 2026 · Bayo Adewale
Tax
When companies and employers must file their returns under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, including the rules for newly incorporated companies.
18 February 2026 · Halima Sani
Tax
The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 took effect on 1 January 2026, with a 0 percent company tax rate for qualifying small companies, a new 4 percent development levy and new personal income tax bands.
28 January 2026 · Halima Sani
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