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HOW TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT/APPROVAL IN LAGOS STATE

INTRODUCTION Around the Globe, the construction of buildings is well regulated through building regulations and controls put in place to secure health, safety and aesthetic and town planning goals. Whilst the building regulations would normally set out to establish the legal requirements and standards for …

10 COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID IN LANDLORD-TENANT MATTERS

As with every other investment, being a commercial property owner comes with (legal) issues, but having the right real estate lawyer in charge or by your side would be the right decision for a rewarding real estate investment and a rancor-free landlord-tenant relationship. Without having an …

FUNDAMENTAL CLAUSES IN REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION CONTRACTS

INTRODUCTION As diverse as real estate transactions may be, so are the legal instruments for securing or consummating such transactions. Real estate transactions could be evidenced by contract of sale, deed of assignment or lease or sublease or tenancy agreement, or other suitable deeds or …

CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE: LESSONS FROM THE CASE OF ADEKUNLE OYEYEMI V. COVENANT UNIVERSITY

Date of Judgement: 28th September 2021 Suit No.: NICN/LA/758/2016 Claimant: Dr. Adekunle Oyeyemi Defendant: Covenant University Judge: Justice O. A. Obaseki-Osaghae Judicial Division: Lagos Counsel: Mrs. Funmi Falana, with a. Gbadamosi, F. Akinyemi for the Claimant. F. B. Agbanwu for the Defendant Brief Summary of the case The Claimant was employed …

FIVE (5) COMMON MISTAKES IN EMPLOYMENT LITIGATIONS

Introduction Prosecuting employment cases in court is a special type of litigation. This is partly why a special court (i.e. the National Industrial Court of Nigeria) was set up by the law makers for that special purpose. A good understanding of the facts and law …

WHY FINTECH ENTREPRENEURS SHOULD INVEST IN MONEY LENDER BUSINESS

Introduction Globally, one of the recognized economic development strategies of national and municipal governments is their respective commitment to financial inclusion. This is because financial inclusion is a veritable tool for poverty reduction, employment generation, wealth creation and improvement of welfare and standard of living.  …

HOW TO SET UP A MONEY LENDER COMPANY IN NIGERIA

KEY NOTES ON HOW TO SET UP A MONEY LENDER COMPANY IN NIGERIA Introduction From our experience in advising and assisting clients with business registration and licensing in Nigeria, money lender business is fast becoming very popular and widely embraced as an alternative solution to …