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  • Video

    Can A Planning Permit Be Regarded As A Title Document To A Property? (Video)

    Are you a potential property buyer? Don't fall into the common misconception that having a Planning Permit automatically equates to owning a valid title to sell a property.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
  • Article

    Nigerian Corporate Transaction Regulation And Governance

    Nigeria's non-oil economy demonstrated robust growth of 4.07% in Q4 2025, with agriculture, real estate, construction, and manufacturing leading the expansion. This analysis examines the corporate-commercial implications of this economic momentum and the increasingly structured regulatory environment shaping business operations. The piece explores three key developments from 2025 that are particularly significant for boards, investors, and in-house counsel navigating Nigeria's evolving business landscape.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
Tope Adebayo LP
Tope Adebayo LP
  • Article

    Caveat Emptor: The Importance Of Legal Due Diligence In Real Estate Transactions In Nigeria

    Real Estate, whether commercial, residential or industrial remains one of the most viable investment opportunities globally. It has remained one of the top investment options for decades.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    The Trusted Advisors
    The Trusted Advisors
  • Article

    Lagos State Government Approves Revised Fair Market Value 2026

    The Lagos State Government has approved a revised Fair Market Value (FMV) 2026 that will fundamentally reshape property valuation and transaction costs across the state. This update affects undeveloped land, residential properties, and all government property-related transactions, requiring buyers, sellers, and developers to recalibrate their financial planning and compliance strategies.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
    Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
  • Article

    Regulating Off-Plan Real Estate In Nigeria: Comparative Insights And Reform Options

    Off-plan property acquisitions have surged in Nigeria's real estate market, offering buyers the chance to lock in today's prices for future assets while developers secure construction capital directly from purchasers.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
  • Article

    Lands Bureau Revises Fair Market Value Of Properties Within Lagos State

    The Lagos State Lands Bureau has concluded its review of the Blue Book, the document that establishes Fair Market Value for real properties across Lagos State. Taking effect May 1, 2026, this newly revised framework will determine...
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Banwo & Ighodalo
    Banwo & Ighodalo
  • Video

    Should A Property Owner Notify Their Beneficiaries After Selling Their Property? (Video)

    One of the most common causes of property litigation today is the lack of proper communication between property owners and their beneficiaries.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
  • Article

    Buying Land Or Property In Lagos State : Common Mistakes To Avoid

    With the high demand for property in Lagos State, securing land can be profitable but risky without proper legal guidance. Many buyers, eager to secure a land, bypass a thorough investigation into the property’s history, ownership, and legal status, leading to land disputes, fraud, or other legal complications that could have been avoided.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Firmus Advisory
    Firmus Advisory
  • Article

    The Challenges Associated With Exercising The Power Of Sale Under A Mortgage In Nigeria

    Like in other commonwealth countries, the power of sale in Nigeria is exercised either by a court order or a power of sale clause under a Mortgage Deed.
    NigeriaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Strachan Partners
    Strachan Partners
  • Article

    Abuja High Court Stops Area Councils From Imposing Tenement Rates

    The court cited a decision of the Court of Appeal in Bamak Pharmacy Ltd & Ors. v. Abuja Municipal Area Council (2010) LPELR 3850 CA.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Adebiyi Tax & Legal
    Adebiyi Tax & Legal
  • Article

    Joint Ownership Of Property

    As a way of investing for the future, most people purchase and own landed property, usually for residential, commercial, industrial purposes.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Perchstone & Graeys
    Perchstone & Graeys
  • Video

    When Will You Require A Land Information Certificate Regarding A Parcel Of Land (Video)

    Many people wrongly assume that a Land Information Certificate should only be applied for if a parcel of land does not have a registered title.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
  • Article

    FIRS Finance Act Circular: Real Estate Investment Companies

    The FIRS circular on the taxation of Real Estate Investment Companies (REICs) is further to the recent amendments made by the Finance Act (FA), 2019 to the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA).
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    PwC Nigeria
    PwC Nigeria
  • Article

    Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investment: First Steps To Property Investment

    The ability to build wealth through multiple property transactions should not be determined by how deep your pockets are, but rather identifying niches in the property market...
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Nomos Legal Practice
    Nomos Legal Practice
  • Article

    Guide To Buying Land And Houses On Installments In Lagos Nigeria

    When buying a land or house on installment in Lagos Nigeria, the buyer must ensure that the seller has the legal right to transfer ownership in that property.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Resolution Law Frim
    Resolution Law Frim
  • Article

    Lagos State Publishes List Of Over 170 Illegal Estates

    The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has issued a formal public notice identifying more than 170 real estate developments in Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, Eti-Osa, and other areas...
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Balogun Harold Legal
    Balogun Harold Legal
  • Article

    Land Tenure System In Benin – Where Does The Mace Lie, The Governor Or The Oba?

    The Nigerian legal system operates a dual land tenure system, where statutory and customary laws govern land ownership.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
  • Article

    Real Estate Investment In Times Of Economic Recession

    As recession continues to take its toll on the Nigerian economy, the country has witnessed a massive crash in the price of stocks and shares in the stock exchange market.
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Perchstone & Graeys
    Perchstone & Graeys
  • Article

    Joint Ownership In Context Of Marriage

    In the course of marriage, it is common for couples to jointly acquire property as their matrimonial home.
    NigeriaFamily and Matrimonial
    Perchstone & Graeys
    Perchstone & Graeys
  • Article

    All You Need To Know About Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority Law

    The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) bill was signed into law by Governor Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Ikeja on the 7th of February, 2022 to regulate...
    NigeriaReal Estate and Construction
    Sidebrief Inc.
    Sidebrief Inc.
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