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On 7th February 2022, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signed the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bill into Law.

Have you ever felt pressured to buy a property in Lagos before it's "snatched up"? That sense of urgency, often created by some real estate agents, is a classic trick.

This Comparative Guide offers insight into Nigerian laws and regulations governing the country's real estate sector. Nigeria is a federation. It has thirty-six (36) States and a Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

When it comes to property law in Abuja, Nigeria, choosing the right legal representation can make a significant difference in navigating the complexities of real estate transactions.

Tunde Real Estate company was booming. Property development projects were fast progressing, investors were showing keen interest, and the company's real estate investments were starting to turn heads across Lagos.

Understanding urban planning laws in Nigeria is essential for any real estate developer or investor seeking to build, lease, or manage properties in compliance with the law.

Land is one of nature's most invaluable gifts to man. It is scarce and finite and as such, transactions involving land are regarded as significant investments requiring the utmost due diligence and careful consideration.

The safest process is to verify the seller, investigate the title, inspect the land, agree on the commercial terms in writing, complete the payment and transfer documents, then perfect and register your title.

Many real estate investors in Nigeria fail to grasp that the real "good business" isn't just about the property itself; it's about the paper that proves you own it.

The Land Use Act of 1978 is one of the most important legal frameworks governing land ownership and management in Nigeria.

The August Policy Trend Trail examines policy developments aimed at improving Nigeria’s economic potential through consumer protection, digital infrastructure, and the operationalisation of existing policy frameworks. The policies considered span across various sectors such as real estate, corporate commercial, taxation, public, postal, and digital economy sectors. Notwithstanding the diversity of sectors, the policy analysis reveals a shared common thread: the need to address structural gaps that have long constrained Nigeria’s economic growth and reduced consumer confidence. This Policy Trail examines not only the substance of each reform, but also the practical implementation questions that will ultimately determine their impact.

A Lagos off-plan property development appeared ready for market with printed brochures, active construction, and growing media attention. However, when a prospective buyer's lawyer reviewed the title documents, fundamental legal issues emerged that the developer had never anticipated, ultimately costing them the sale and revealing how inadequate legal foundations can undermine even the most promising real estate projects.

Franchising is not a business in itself but rather a mode of doing business. It is business style where a business owner (franchisor) grants another person (franchisee) the authority to use its...

A few months ago, a client of ours, full of excitement reached out to us. She had just received an offer letter for a luxury off-plan apartment in Lagos.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has clarified the application of the doctrine of fortissime contra preferentes in land revocation cases, holding that technical imperfections in revocation notices will not invalidate legitimate governmental action undertaken in good faith for genuine public purposes.

The construction industry in Nigeria is one of the fastest-growing sectors. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, it contributed to approximately 9.38% of Nigeria's GDP in 2022.

n pre-colonial times, customary law was the prevalent system of land tenure in the Southern part of Nigeria while a feudal land tenure system...

Lagos faces a critical spatial crisis as competing urban functions overwhelm its surface infrastructure. This analysis explores how three-dimensional urban planning—strategically allocating city functions above ground, at ground level, and below ground—could transform Lagos into a more efficient, sustainable metropolis by 2050.