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Why newspaper publications, affidavits may no longer legalise name changes in Nigeria

2 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

2 August 2026

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regulatory

◆ Geography

Nigeria

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Fusion42 · 3 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nigeria’s Supreme Court ruled that affidavits and newspaper publications are no longer sufficient to legalise name changes. Instead, a formal process involving a deed poll, approval by the National Population Commission, and publication in the Official Gazette is now required, with digitised procedures launching soon.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must now use Nigeria’s new formal process to change official names, involving a deed poll and submission to the National Population Commission. Act early to secure legal name changes as the old affidavit and newspaper route no longer grants full recognition.

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1 source · 2 Aug 2026

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