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Imagine finally buying that beautiful, fully furnished house in a strategic location in real estate in Lagos. The stress of searching is over, and you feel a wave of peace of mind.

Notwithstanding the current global financial meltdown, the Nigerian economy is developing.

Probate is the legal authority granted to an executor or executrix of a Will to administer the authentic Will of the testator.

The Lagos state Real Estate Regulatory Authority Law 2022, was signed into law on the 7th day of February 2022 by the executive governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanw0-Olu. The Law was enacted...

The incidence of land tenure and land ownership in Nigeria has been an issue great controversy in recent times.

An individual or entity that desires, intends, or is actively negotiating to buy a parcel of land in the Federal Capital Territory (“FCT”) must apply great care and show diligence in every stage of the transaction.

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced revisions to provisions of the Land Use Charge Law 2018 (LUC Law); principally covering a reduction in land use charge (LUC) ...

Making money is one thing, but keeping it? That's a whole different ball game—worms like inflation, currency depreciation, policies and a few other, always feel entitled to bite into your fortune.

The world over, investing in real estate is ordinarily done using direct methods such as purchasing, building, licensing and leasing out properties and earning returns therefrom. The advent of real estate investment trusts...

Land or property acquisition through mortgages in Nigeria is an attractive option for individuals who prefer to spread payments for the property over time rather than pay the full price up front. A mortgage is a long-term loan secured for the purpose of acquiring land or property. It is a legal arrangement where the property serves as the collateral for the loan, with the lender having the right to enforce or sell the property if the borrower defaults in repaying the loan over the agreed period(s).

Let us begin by defining the meaning of the terms "Fixtures" and "Fittings" for a clear understanding of the topic.

A piece of land can look like an excellent investment and still be legally unsuitable for the project you have in mind. In Nigeria, a buyer may discover after payment that the property is affected by government acquisition, a reservation, a proposed infrastructure corridor, competing claims or restrictions on its use. This is why checking the title alone is not enough. Before buying land in Nigeria, investors should establish who has the legal interest in the property, whether that interest can be transferred, whether the land is affected by government acquisition and whether it can legally be used for the proposed development.

We have been retained as counsel to the 1st to 3rd Defendants and Appellants in respect of the appeal against the above judgment.

When buying a property in Lagos or perhaps anywhere else in Nigeria, it is statutory for the buyer of the property to register the property with the authorities.

The Land Use Act (formerly called the Land Use Decree) Chapter 202 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990, is:

The right to property is central to human existence and it is a fundamental pillar of all democratic societies. The rights of every citizen of Nigeria to own movable or immovable property...

Acquisition of land in Nigeria involves various steps and stages which are necessary for both the vendor and purchaser.

Bank loans are a very valuable tool for the growth and sustainability of businesses in Nigeria; particularly since we are not exactly a credit-oriented society.