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I Gave My Husband ₦150,000 to Build Our House. If We Divorce, Will I Get Half of the Property?
Not necessarily. In Nigeria, contributing money towards the construction of a property does not automatically mean that you are entitled to half...
Law / Human Rights
What app can I use to record a video while my screen is off for evidence?
The app mentioned for this purpose is XSCamera. It can be used to record video while the phone screen is locked or...
FAMILY LAW
What are the benefits of court marriage (statutory marriage) to a man in Nigeria?
A statutory marriage, commonly called court marriage in Nigeria, does not necessarily give a man special personal benefits simply because he is...
PROPERTY LAW
Should I Use My Maiden Name or Married Surname When Buying Land?
If you have legally changed your name after marriage and you have the necessary documents to support the change, you should use...
Landlord and Tenant Law
Is it lawful for a tenant who stayed in my house for over 10 years to still ask for a refund of the caution fee?
Yes, the fact that a tenant lived in the property for more than 10 years does not, by itself, mean that the...
Registration / Corporate Law
I am an electrical engineer, I have a farm, and I also have a shop where I sell gas. Can one CAC registration cover all of them?
Yes, one CAC registration can cover multiple business activities, but the type of registration matters. If you register only a Business Name,...
Law / Human Rights
Why Do We Have Ministries for Women and Children but No Special Ministry for Men?
Women and children have historically faced higher levels of certain forms of abuse, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and other...
PROPERTY LAW
Who is the right lawyer to prepare the Deed of Assignment, the seller’s lawyer or the buyer’s lawyer?
There is no general rule of law that says the seller’s lawyer or the buyer’s lawyer must be the one to prepare...
FAMILY LAW
After three abortions for him, he left me to marry another lady. Can I sue him?
You may have a legal claim, but whether you can successfully sue him depends on the evidence you have and the circumstances...
CRIMINAL LAW
If My Wife Takes My Money and Spends It Without My Consent, How Many Years’ Imprisonment Can She Get?
If a person takes another person’s money without consent and uses it for herself, the circumstances may amount to a criminal offence...
Debt and Loan
If the bank I owe money collapses, will the loan I owe them collapse too?
No. The collapse of a bank does not automatically cancel the loan you owe. When a bank fails, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance...
FAMILY LAW
He married me under the Act as a single mother, but he suddenly stopped providing money for my daughter. Can I sue him for maintenance?
The answer depends on the circumstances of the child and the legal responsibility that your husband has assumed towards her. If your...
FAMILY LAW
My new husband could not adopt my child before because the child’s biological father was still alive. The father is now dead. Can my new husband go ahead with the adoption?
Yes, your new husband can now apply to adopt the child, but the adoption must still go through the proper legal process...
PROPERTY LAW
I bought a property with my husband, and the title says “Mr and Mrs John.” He now claims that “Mrs John” is his mother. What can I do?
You should not panic, especially if you have evidence showing that you contributed money toward the purchase of the property. Gather and...
Debt and Loan
If I owe someone ₦300,000 and they take me to court, can I tell the court that I can only pay ₦2,000 per week?
No. You cannot simply tell the court that you want to pay ₦2,000 per week and expect the court to automatically accept...