Banks Reclassify Land and Buildings as High-Risk Collateral Amid Demolitions, Title Disputes
Nigerian banks are tightening their lending standards as land and buildings—once considered the most reliable form of loan security—are now being classified as high-risk collateral. The shift follows widespread demolitions,…
Nigeria’s Housing Sector Faces Challenges Amid Calls for Professionalism, Affordable Homes, and Infrastructure Investment
Nigeria’s housing and built environment sectors are under renewed scrutiny as industry leaders call for stricter regulation, professional oversight, and innovative solutions to the nation’s housing deficit. Speaking on the…
490 Abducted in 13 Days as Bandit Raids Sweep Across Nigeria
Nigeria’s security challenges intensified over the past two weeks as bandits unleashed coordinated attacks across multiple states, abducting at least 490 people—including traditional rulers, students, worshippers, travellers, and even a…
Oyo Govt Move Against Street Vendors Blocking Walkways
The Oyo State Government has launched a fresh enforcement drive targeting traders, artisans, motor dealers, and roadside vendors who have taken over pedestrian walkways and road setbacks across the state.…
Nigeria’s Insurance Reform Act 2025 to Transform Real Estate Sector
Experts have projected that the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 will significantly reshape the country’s real estate market by strengthening asset protection, improving financing readiness and increasing investor confidence.…
Dangiwa Leads Fresh Call for Land Use Act Reform at UNILAG Conference
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s housing and land administration sectors have renewed calls for an urgent review of the Land Use Act (LUA), insisting the law no longer reflects present-day realities, especially…
Gunmen Abduct Six Real Estate Marketers in Ogun
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has confirmed the abduction of six real estate marketers in Oyebola village, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state. Ogunlowo, who spoke…
Giwa Gardens, LASG to Give 100,000 Free Detty December Tickets
To boost festive-season tourism and expand family-friendly recreation in Lagos, Giwa Gardens Water Park has announced a major initiative to distribute 100,000 free tickets between December 13, 2025, and January…
Nigeria’s Bamboo Housing Plan: Opportunities, Risks & Sustainability Challenges
The Federal Government’s renewed push to close Nigeria’s estimated 22 million housing deficit using affordable, climate-smart homes built with bamboo has revived long-standing concerns about the absence of clear standards…
How Location Shapes Home Value and Real Estate Investment in Nigeria
Location continues to be the most powerful factor influencing home prices in Nigeria, with neighbourhood quality, accessibility, and proximity to economic hubs shaping property values more than architectural design or…