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Nigeria is the largest market in Africa and one of the fastest growing countries in the world. The country has a thriving and relatively easy business environment with numerous investment opportunities in various sectors.

Wealth management is a key component of financial planning aimed at holistically managing the wealth of individuals or families. With the constantly evolving economic...

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.

Most families are not unstructured. In fact, they have several thoughtful steps over time. So, I find a business has been built & grows. Properties are acquired and held through different entities.

This process of registering one's legal interest in a landed property is commonly referred to as "perfection/ registration" of title.

Transactions involving commercial real estate can be complicated and necessitate careful attention to legal issues. Understanding the legal ramifications is essential to protecting your interests...

One of the local realities of renting an office in Lagos is that you may need to make medium to significant infrastructure upgrades or aesthetic facelifts before moving in.

Land disputes are common in Nigeria, given the complexities surrounding land ownership, the application of the Land Use Act, and the lack of proper documentation.

Nigeria laws limit the right of foreigners to buy land in Nigeria. Consequently, there are restrictions and procedures to be complied with for any foreigner to buy property in Nigeria. The restrictions are put in place to control foreign land ownership in Nigeria.

In Nigeria's vibrant real estate market, transactions often carry significant legal risks if not approached with precision.

On 10th September, 2020, the Tax Appeal Tribunal ("TAT") in the case of Ess-ay Holdings Limited ("Ess-ay Holdings" or "the Company") v Federal Inland Revenue Service ("FIRS") held that a lease...

Real estate syndication has become a popular investment strategy, allowing investors to pool their resources to invest in large-scale commercial and residential properties.

Many property owners or developers in Lagos State are unaware of the crucial legal difference between repair work and renovation work on a property.

Dr. Kemi Onanuga, Partner & Head of the Real Estate Practice Group, delivered an impactful keynote address at the 30th Conference of Directors of Land within the Federal and State Ministries...

Property owners often bestow gifts on others as expressions of love, loyalty, appreciation, or as a means of distributing assets during their lifetime.

I refer to your recent statement, "Nigeria Turns Towards Prosperity." You highlighted the Tinubu government's significant achievements...

In the first part of this article, we, among other things, examined the first three out of the five default rules that govern the passing of property in goods...