Signing legal documents without reading is a dangerous and common practice in Nigeria, leading to unforeseen financial and legal troubles. People often sign in haste due to economic pressures, time constraints, or misplaced trust.
Legal experts warn that impatience, illiteracy, and over-trust are key reasons behind this trend. A signature creates binding commitments, and Nigerian courts generally presume that a signed document has been understood and accepted by the signatory, with limited exceptions for fraud or coercion.
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