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Thus, a person cannot own a land but rather is conferred with a right to occupy the land for a certain time.

In many Nigerian marriages, it is common for a house, piece of land, or other valuable property acquired during the marriage to be registered in the name of only one spouse. In most cases, this may simply be a matter of convenience, tradition, or circumstance.

Conducting a legal search at the Nigerian Land Registry is one of the most important steps when buying property. It helps you confirm ownership...

The importance of housing as a basic necessity for civilized living cannot be over emphasized.

In Nigeria, falling in love with a property is easy. But avoiding heartbreak after shelling out your hard-earned cash? That is the tricky part.

The Land Use Act of 1978 revolutionized Nigeria's land ownership system by centralizing control and vesting title to all land in the governor of each state, who holds it in trust for the people.

Choosing the right property law firm is crucial for navigating the complexities of real estate transactions, land use disputes, and property management.

Data centers are designed to house a large amount of IT equipment used to store and process important applications or data.

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.

Purchasing land in Nigeria involves various legal layers, especially family-owned or communally-owned land under customary tenure.

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.

Real estate remains one of the most valuable investment assets in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State, where land values continue to rise due to population growth, commercial activity, urban expansion, and increasing demand for residential and commercial property.

When buying property in Nigeria, verifying the title is one of the most crucial steps to safeguard your investment. Real estate fraud is prevalent...

Nigeria's real estate market in 2025 navigates cautious stabilisation amid easing inflation and more orderly FX conditions, yet high borrowing costs and constrained purchasing power continue to limit broad-based growth. How are investors responding to these mixed signals, and which property segments are demonstrating the strongest resilience in this challenging environment?

As Lagos State takes a bold legislative step towards reshaping its housing framework, the introduction of the Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill ("TRPB" or the "Bill") 2025 has sparked...

There are various land documents in Lagos relevant to buying a house in Lagos Nigeria.

The recent move by the socio-cultural group ‘Omo Eko Pataki' which is made up of prominent indigenes of Lagos, to "reclaim" some of their ancestral lands from perceived intruders has been a topical issue...