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Avoid Property Scams In Nigeria: Why Real Estate Due Diligence Is A Must Before You Buy

Buying real estate in Nigeria can be a rewarding investment—if done correctly. However, countless buyers lose millions every year due to fraudulent sellers, fake land titles, and hidden legal issues.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Charis Legal Practice

What Nigerian Courts Really Say About Your Real Estate Documents

Imagine investing your hard-earned money in real estate in Lagos or real estate in Abuja, only to have a complete stranger claim ownership.

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Why Proper Documentation Is Good Business For You As A Real Estate Investor

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.

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Your Dream Property Could Be A Nightmare: The Hidden Costs Of Poor Documentation

Congratulations! You've just acquired that dream property in the heart of real estate in Lagos. The excitement is palpable, the celebrations are in order.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Charis Legal Practice

Buying A House In Lagos? Hidden Clauses You'll Be Glad You Knew

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Before You Build In Lagos: What You Really Need To Know About Building Approval

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

The Hidden ROI: Why Proper Property Documentation Is Your Most Profitable Real Estate Investment In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

A ₦255 Million Real Estate Property Case Study Every Homebuyer In Lagos Should Read

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Understanding The Forfeiture Of Properties To The Federal Government: A Review Of The Court Of Appeal's Decision In Alison-Madueke -v- E.F.C.C (2024) 1 NWLR (Pt. 1918) 101

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Understanding The Full Extent Of Amcon's Power To Seize A Property Through Lawsuits Involving The Recovery Of Debts: A Review Of The Decision In Amcon -V- Funmilayo Adeyemi (Unreported: Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1696/2018, Judgement Delivered On 15 July 2020)

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Illegal Estates In Lagos State: The Importance Of Having A Layout Approval For An Estate

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Do You Require A Planning Permit To Embark On The Renovation Of A Property In Lagos State?

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Why Your Real Estate Company Risks Millions Without The Right Legal Partner

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

How Real Estate Investment Schemes Are Reshaping Nigeria's Property Market And Creating New Opportunities For Investors

Nigeria Real Estate

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

How Can International Businesses Successfully Set Up In Nigeria?

Nigeria Commercial

Gresyndale Legal

Nigerian Tax Reforms And The Future Of Free Trade Zones In Nigeria: A Significant Policy Shift.

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Navigating ESG Compliance In Nigeria: How Nigerian Entities Can Leverage ESG Compliance For Competitive Advantage

Nigeria Commercial

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Tunde & Adisa

Series On Tax Reform Acts 2025 Part 2: Key Tax Incentives Under The Nigeria Tax Act

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Shamed For Debt: Analysis Of Available Judicial Redress Against Loan App Harassment And Defamation In The Case Of Mr. Peter Odang Enyigwe V. Fastcredit Limited & 2 Ors.

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Construction & Planning

Before You Build In Lagos: What You Really Need To Know About Building Approval

The fear of property demolition in Lagos is a stark reality that shapes the conversation in the real estate business. You've likely heard the common phrase from investors: "I have my building approval."

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Understanding How To Claim Special Damages In A Breach Of Contract Case: A Review Of The Supreme Court's Decision In Ajigbotosho v. Renolds Const. Co. Ltd (2019) 3 NWLR (Pt. 1659) 287

In a breach of contract claim, damages fall into two broad categories: general and special. While general damages are presumed to flow naturally from the breach...

Nigeria Commercial

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Illegal Estates In Lagos State: The Importance Of Having A Layout Approval For An Estate

On 4 August 2025, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development ("the Ministry"), issued a list comprising one hundred and seventy-six (176) illegal estates...

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Do You Require A Planning Permit To Embark On The Renovation Of A Property In Lagos State?

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Key Legal Considerations When Purchasing Family Or Communal Land

Nigeria Real Estate

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Nigerian Real Estate Matters Lagos State's Crackdown On 176 Illegal Estates: A Legal Perspective

Nigeria Real Estate

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Lagos State Publishes List Of Over 170 Illegal Estates

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

LASBCA "Request-for-Documents" Letters: Key Considerations

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Managing Construction Disputes In Nigeria: A Strategic Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

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G ELIAS

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Real Estate

Avoid Property Scams In Nigeria: Why Real Estate Due Diligence Is A Must Before You Buy

Buying real estate in Nigeria can be a rewarding investment—if done correctly. However, countless buyers lose millions every year due to fraudulent sellers, fake land titles, and hidden legal issues.

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

What Nigerian Courts Really Say About Your Real Estate Documents

Imagine investing your hard-earned money in real estate in Lagos or real estate in Abuja, only to have a complete stranger claim ownership.

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Why Proper Documentation Is Good Business For You As A Real Estate Investor

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.

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Your Dream Property Could Be A Nightmare: The Hidden Costs Of Poor Documentation

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Buying A House In Lagos? Hidden Clauses You'll Be Glad You Knew

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Before You Build In Lagos: What You Really Need To Know About Building Approval

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

The Hidden ROI: Why Proper Property Documentation Is Your Most Profitable Real Estate Investment In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

A ₦255 Million Real Estate Property Case Study Every Homebuyer In Lagos Should Read

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Understanding The Forfeiture Of Properties To The Federal Government: A Review Of The Court Of Appeal's Decision In Alison-Madueke -v- E.F.C.C (2024) 1 NWLR (Pt. 1918) 101

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

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Land Law & Agriculture

From Cocoa House To Cocoa Nation: A Legal And Policy Call For Nigeria's Economic Rebirth Through Agro-Industrialisation

Since the discovery of oil in 1956, Nigeria's economic engine has been fuelled by crude exports. However, considering volatile global oil prices and growing climate concerns...

Worldwide Real Estate

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Tunde & Adisa

How To Resolve Property And Land Disputes In Nigeria

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.

Nigeria Litigation

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Land Ownership And Title Disputes In Nigeria: Understanding The Land Tenure System And Title Verification

Land is widely one of the most important and contested resources in Nigeria.

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Breakdown Of Licenses And Permits Essential For Business Operation In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Legal Procedures For Transferring Land Ownership In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Understanding The Land Use Act In Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Ruga Policy And The Limits Of The Powers And/Or Authorities Of The Executive Governors Of States And Federal Government Of Nigeria Over Lands Under The Land Use Act

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tope Adebayo LP

When Does Trespass To Land Become Actionable?

Nigeria Criminal

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Nomos Legal Practice

Land Ownership Rights And Governor's Revocation Power In Nigeria: Striking A Balance

Nigeria Real Estate

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Templars

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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

Understanding The Full Extent Of Amcon's Power To Seize A Property Through Lawsuits Involving The Recovery Of Debts: A Review Of The Decision In Amcon -V- Funmilayo Adeyemi (Unreported: Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1696/2018, Judgement Delivered On 15 July 2020)

The surest way to preserve a debtor's property from dissipation is that the property be attached by a Court order against eventual disposal while proceedings...

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Draft Bill, 2025

The Lagos housing market remains a paradox: Africa's most dynamic city, yet one of the continent's most punishing rental environments.

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

A Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

The Lagos State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025 was created to improve the existing Tenancy Law enacted by the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2011.

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Managing Residential Estates In Lagos: Estate Dues Issues

Nigeria Government

BH

Balogun Harold

Ground Rent In Abuja, Nigeria – Legal Considerations

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Renting Office Space In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Lagos State Government Issues Public Notice On The Right Of Way (RoW) For Infrastructural Development

Nigeria Real Estate

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Acquisition Of Real Estate Assets By Foreigners In Nigeria: A Legal Perspective

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Legal Perspective On Rent Review In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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