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New Lagos State Tenancy Bill: What Every Landlord, Agent & Tenant Should Know In 2026
The tenancy system in Lagos State has, for many years, been plagued by several challenges, including weak enforcement of existing laws, abusive exploitation and discriminatory practices by landlords, exploitative tendencies of agents, and arbitrary rent increases, to mention a few. In an attempt to curb these practices, the Lagos State Government has proposed the Lagos State Tenancy & Recovery of Premises Bill, 2025 (the “Bill”), which is designed to overhaul and sanitize the landlord-tenant relationship in Lagos State. The Bill is structured in four parts, comprising 45 Clauses.
Nigeria Real Estate
uA
Firmus Advisory
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A Developer Had Done Almost Everything Right. Until This Happened
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.
Nigeria Real Estate
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Charis Legal Practice
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Nigeria’s Real Estate Market In 2025: Strong Demand, Investment Remains Selective
Nigeria's real estate market in 2025 navigates cautious stabilisation amid easing inflation and more orderly FX conditions, yet high borrowing costs and constrained purchasing power continue to limit broad-based growth. How are investors responding to these mixed signals, and which property segments are demonstrating the strongest resilience in this challenging environment?
Nigeria Real Estate
uA
Firmus Advisory
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How To Navigate Nigeria’s Real Estate Market In 2026
Nigeria's real estate market is undergoing a dramatic transformation in 2026, with new laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements reshaping how property deals are structured and executed. From the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 to mandatory LASRERA registration, understanding these changes is critical for investors, developers, and first-time buyers looking to navigate this evolving landscape successfully.
Nigeria Real Estate
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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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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.
Nigeria Real Estate
UU
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Development Of Property Technology In Nigeria: Regulatory Compliance For Online Real Estate Platforms.
Property Technology (PropTech) is revolutionizing Nigeria's real estate sector through digital innovation, but operators face complex regulatory compliance challenges across multiple legal frameworks. How can PropTech platforms navigate the intersection of land law, corporate regulations, data protection, and financial compliance while driving sustainable growth in Nigeria's evolving digital real estate ecosystem?
Nigeria Real Estate
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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners
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What To Consider When Buying Land Or Property Through A Mortgage In Nigeria
Land or property acquisition through mortgages in Nigeria is an attractive option for individuals who prefer to spread payments for the property over time rather than pay the full price up front. A mortgage is a long-term loan secured for the purpose of acquiring land or property. It is a legal arrangement where the property serves as the collateral for the loan, with the lender having the right to enforce or sell the property if the borrower defaults in repaying the loan over the agreed period(s).
Nigeria Finance
uA
Firmus Advisory
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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.
Nigeria Commercial
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Tope Adebayo LP
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