The construction and infrastructure industry is a cornerstone of economic development in Nigeria, driving growth, creating jobs, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens.

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.

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.

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.

Following the announcement of discounts to the land use charge rates by the Lagos state government on 15 March 2018, we have updated our computation template accordingly.

In Africa, large infrastructure gaps remain an obstacle to growth, investment and economic diversification.

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.

Delays on construction projects are common, often creating disputes over responsibility, extension of time and liquidated damages. Concurrent delays, where both the contractor and the employer contribute to the delay simultaneously, often create complexities.

On 28 January 2018, the Lagos State House of Assembly passed the Land Use Charge Law 2018 to repeal and replace the Land Use Charge Law 2001.

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...

The National Assembly, on 18 February 2019, passed the National Housing Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2018 (the Bill) into law.

One of the most common causes of property litigation today is the lack of proper communication between property owners and their beneficiaries.

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.

The court cited a decision of the Court of Appeal in Bamak Pharmacy Ltd & Ors. v. Abuja Municipal Area Council (2010) LPELR 3850 CA.

We have developed a simple template to enable property owners and the general public calculate their indicative Land Use Charge (LUC) under the new law enacted by the Lagos state government.

As a way of investing for the future, most people purchase and own landed property, usually for residential, commercial, industrial purposes.

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.

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...

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...

The Nigerian legal system operates a dual land tenure system, where statutory and customary laws govern land ownership.