Construction And Infrastructure Arbitration In Nigeria | FIDIC Contract Lessons

The tenancy system in Lagos State has, for many years, been plagued by several challenges, including weak enforcement of existing laws, abusive exploitation and discriminatory practices by landlords, exploitative tendencies of agents, and arbitrary rent increases, to mention a few. In an attempt to curb these practices, the Lagos State Government has proposed the Lagos State Tenancy & Recovery of Premises Bill, 2025 (the “Bill”), which is designed to overhaul and sanitize the landlord-tenant relationship in Lagos State. The Bill is structured in four parts, comprising 45 Clauses.

Evicting a tenant in Nigeria can be challenging if not handled properly. Both landlords and tenants have legal rights under Nigerian law, and understanding these rights is crucial to avoid unnecessary disputes.

The Land Use Act of 1978 is one of the most important legal frameworks governing land ownership and management in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Supreme Court has clarified a critical aspect of tenancy law: accepting rent after issuing a Notice to Quit does not automatically invalidate the eviction notice.

Tenancy law regulates the landlord-tenant relationship. The law aims to provide a legal framework for the rights and obligations of both landlords...

Land ownership refers to the legal right to possess, use, and manage land. It is the state of having legal title to land, allowing the owner to control its use and derive benefits from it.

Nigeria's Money Laundering Act of 2022 has transformed real estate compliance by classifying developers and investors as Designated Non-Financial Businesses, requiring mandatory registration with SCUML and imposing strict anti-money laundering obligations. With enforcement agencies like the EFCC intensifying prosecutions and securing property forfeitures in high-profile cases, the real estate sector faces unprecedented regulatory scrutiny.

The application for Governor's Consent is the process through which a purchaser of real estate applies to register their interest in a piece of real estate at the relevant Lands Registry within the State where the real estate is located.

Land documents in Nigeria refer to the various legal instruments or documents that are used to establish, transfer, and convey land or ownership rights in the Nigeria.

In Nigeria, owning property goes beyond simply buying land or a building. To legally secure ownership, obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is essential.

The right to freedom of speech is a fundamental human right of every Nigerian, enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

Globalization has led to an increase in cross-border employment relationships. Companies now employ individuals from other countries to access global talent, while employees are equally drawn...

Evicting a tenant in Nigeria can be challenging if not handled properly. Both landlords and tenants have legal rights under Nigerian law, and understanding these rights is crucial to avoid unnecessary disputes.

The Land Use Act of 1978 is one of the most important legal frameworks governing land ownership and management in Nigeria.

Arbitration in Nigeria is generally governed by the Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023, and has gained global acceptance as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, especially in commercial transactions.

Also, Lagos has a large and diverse population, leading to a higher number of legal disputes, both civil and criminal. This creates a need for more lawyers and law firms to cater to the legal needs...

In an increasingly digitized and globalized economy, the transfer of personal data across national borders has become an operational necessity for businesses. Nigerian companies and businesses...

Following the progressive advancement in technology wherein funds are now transferred digitally without the need to visit a formal banking hall setting, incidents of erroneous transfer of funds are prevalent and inevitable.

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health oversees the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), a federal agency that regulates and controls the production, importation...

The Expatriate Quota is an approval granted by the Federal Ministry of Interior on behalf of the Nigerian government.