Know Your Rights in Nigeria

Free, direct answers to the most common legal questions Nigerians ask — grounded in the Constitution of Nigeria, the Labour Act, Child's Right Act, VAPP Act, and key legislation.

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Your Rights at Work, at Home, and in Society

Unfair Dismissal in Nigeria: Your Rights and What to Do
Dismissed without notice or a fair reason in Nigeria? The Labour Act and National Industrial Court p...
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Illegal Eviction in Nigeria: Your Rights as a Tenant
A landlord in Nigeria cannot evict you without a court order. Changing locks or removing belongings ...
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Employer Has Not Paid My Wages in Nigeria: Your Rights
Nigerian law requires employers to pay wages on the agreed date. The minimum wage is ₦70,000/month. ...
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How to Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Nigeria
The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 allows you to get a protection order at any cour...
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Your Rights When Arrested in Nigeria — Section 35 & the ACJA 2015
When arrested in Nigeria, you have the right to be told why, the right to silence, the right to a la...
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How to File a Consumer Complaint in Nigeria
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 gives every Nigerian the right to a refund,...
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Your Data Privacy Rights in Nigeria — Data Protection Act 2023
Nigeria's Data Protection Act 2023 gives you the right to access, correct, and delete your personal ...
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How to Claim Child Support (Maintenance) in Nigeria
Both parents are legally obligated to maintain their children in Nigeria under the Child's Right Act...
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Hospital Refused Emergency Treatment in Nigeria — Your Rights
Every person in Nigeria has the right to emergency medical treatment under the National Health Act 2...
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Child Expelled from School in Nigeria — Your Rights Under Nigerian Law
Schools in Nigeria cannot expel a child without a fair process. The Universal Basic Education Act gu...
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