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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.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

A Complete Guide To Conducting Due Diligence Before Buying Land In Nigeria

Like any other investment, buying a landed property in Nigeria comes with risks. Yet, it remains one of the most rewarding investments if done right and with the right professionals.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Firmus Advisory

All The Permits You Need As A Real Estate Developer In Lagos State

In Lagos today, it is common to see half-finished or finished buildings marked with red paint warnings or clear signs that a project has violated planning or building regulations.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Firmus Advisory

Performance Bond: An Owner's Recourse In Contractual Default

The Performance Bond stands as a critical instrument in managing construction and high-stakes contractual risk, serving not merely as supplementary documentation but as a robust guarantee...

Nigeria Law Performance

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Construction And Infrastructure Arbitration In Nigeria | FIDIC Contract Lessons

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Environmental And Urban Planning Laws In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Scott's Legal

How To Obtain Building Plan Approval In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Scott's Legal

Zoning Laws In Nigeria Real Estate Investors Should Know

Nigeria Real Estate

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Scott's Legal

Property Development In Nigeria – Its Legal Framework

Nigeria Real Estate

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Scott's Legal

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

Nigeria Real Estate

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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

Nigeria Commercial

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Abdu-Salaam 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-Salaam Abbas & Co.

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

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Key Legal Considerations When Purchasing Family Or Communal Land

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tunde & Adisa

An Overview Of Nigeria's Tax Reform Acts: Key Changes & Implications For Individuals And Entities

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Truth In The Age Of Deepfakes: Legal Frontiers Against Digital Deception And Image Abuse

Nigeria Privacy

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Procedure For Setting Up A Trust In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

How To Get A Stress-Free Divorce In Nigeria

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

In furtherance of its policies aimed at sustainable urban development, the Lagos State Government (LASG) recently declared 176 estates illegal for operating without mandatory planning permits...

Nigeria Real Estate

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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...

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

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

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has begun mass-issuing "Request for Documents" notices to property owners in Lagos State.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

Managing Construction Disputes In Nigeria: A Strategic Guide

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.

Nigeria Real Estate

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G ELIAS

Demolition Notices In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

Buying A House In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

Off-Plan Property Purchases In Lagos: Key Considerations

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

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

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Nigeria Real Estate

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Banwo & Ighodalo

How To Obtain A Demolition Permit In Lagos

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Lagos State Government Offers A 90-Day Amnesty For Planning Permit Compliance

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tope Adebayo LP

Concurrent Delay In Construction Contracts: A Pragmatic Perspective

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tope Adebayo LP

Essential Licenses And Business Permits To Operate In Nigeria: A Breakdown By Industry

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Measures Addressing Delay And Cost Overrun Risks In Construction Projects

Nigeria Government

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G ELIAS

Lagos State Government Offers A 90-Day Amnesty For Planning Permit Compliance

Are you a property owner or developer with existing developments lacking proper Planning Permits? This is to inform you that the Lagos State Government is granting a 90-day amnesty period from May 2nd to July 30th, 2024.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tope Adebayo LP

Concurrent Delay In Construction Contracts: A Pragmatic Perspective

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.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tope Adebayo LP

Essential Licenses And Business Permits To Operate In Nigeria: A Breakdown By Industry

Having a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape in Nigeria is crucial for business success, yet it's often one of the most challenging parts of setting up a business.

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Measures Addressing Delay And Cost Overrun Risks In Construction Projects

Common causes of project failure, project abandonment, strained business relations, and lack of returns on investments include delays and cost overruns.

Nigeria Government

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G ELIAS

How To Obtain A Building Permit In Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Regulation Of Building Projects In Nigeria - Inadequate Or Unenforced? A Case Study Of Lagos State

The recent collapse of a 21-story building on Gerard Road, Ikoyi area of Lagos State and the consequent loss of precious lives in that debacle has once again

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tope Adebayo LP

Real Estate - Regulatory Update

The Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law, 2019 (the "Law") and the regulations made thereunder, prohibit the commencement of construction works...

Nigeria Real Estate

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Securing Contractual Obligations: An Analysis Of Construction Bonds And Liquidated Damages From An Employer's Perspective

A bond is a promise by deed, where the person giving the promise (the "Obligor") promises to pay another person (the "Obligee"), a sum of money.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

Energy & Infrastructure Construction Law Roundtable In Lagos, Nigeria

James Doe, our Global Co-Head of Construction Disputes, recently spoke at the Energy & Infrastructure Construction Law Roundtable co-hosted with Aluko & Oyebode in Lagos...

Nigeria Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Liabilities Of Property Owners Under The Environmental Laws Of Lagos State

Nigeria Environment

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The Trusted Advisors

Evaluation Of The Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme – Three Years After

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Andersen in Nigeria

Federal Government Land, Ground Rent And Perfection Of Land Title In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

2023 Budget Proposal – Implications For The Realisation Of The National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan Objectives

Nigeria Government

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Andersen in Nigeria

Delay Analysis In Construction Disputes: 3 Points Every Arbitral Tribunal Considers Before Endorsing An Expert's Method

Nigeria Real Estate

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AELEX

Project Finance: Identification, Allocation And Mitigation Of Risk Factors

Nigeria Finance

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Key Lessons Every Contractor Must Know About Payment Applications In Construction Projects

Nigeria Real Estate

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AELEX

Registration Of Title To Land At Abuja Geographic Information System, Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Fred-Young & Evans

Background To The Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Wrongfully Suspending Performance Of A Construction Contract - When A Contractor Will Not Be Liable For Repudiatory Breach

Nigeria Real Estate

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AELEX

Understanding The Employer's Entitlement To Liquidated Damages When There Is Sectional Completion

Nigeria Real Estate

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AELEX

Overview Of Compulsory Acquisition Of Land In Nigeria By Government

Nigeria Real Estate

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Resolution Law Firm

‘Smart City' Options: Optimizing Real Estate Development In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

Pitfalls, Issues And Prospects: A Perspective On Some Concessions Of Public Infrastructure In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

Determinants Of Practical Completion And Defect Liability Period Of A Building Project Under Nigerian Law

Nigeria Real Estate

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Fred-Young & Evans

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

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

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