The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has teamed up with the Lagos State Government to advance the National Land Titling, Registration, and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP) through a high-level stakeholders’ workshop in Lagos.

According to the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Badamasi Haiba, the event taking place today in Lagos—will be flagged off by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, and hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The workshop is expected to draw top figures from the built environment, including real estate experts, mortgage institutions, financial service providers, and other key industry stakeholders.

Speaking ahead of the event, Dangiwa highlighted the federal government’s commitment to unlocking the economic potential of Nigeria’s landed assets. “We are working closely with the World Bank to implement meaningful land reforms that will enhance transparency, stimulate investment, and improve property ownership documentation nationwide,” he said.

The NLTRDP aims to streamline the titling and registration process across the country, reduce bottlenecks, and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s real estate sector. A similar workshop was held in Abuja in March 2025 to kick-start the programme’s rollout.

In a related move, the federal government recently suspended all land allocations and reclamation activities along the Lagos Lagoon shoreline. A committee set up by Dangiwa is tasked with ensuring proper documentation, eliminating abuse, and harmonising approvals for developments in the area.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, who will co-host the session, is expected to outline Lagos State’s efforts to support the initiative, particularly in integrating the state’s digital land registry with the national framework to enhance efficiency and transparency in property transactions.

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In a recent announcement from Alausa, Ikeja, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and Head of the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), declared that all real estate professionals must register with the agency before conducting business within the state.

She emphasized that anyone acting as a real estate agent, broker, or practitioner must obtain a valid LASRERA certificate of registration. Failing to do so is now considered a legal offence. The public has also been cautioned against engaging with unregistered agents, as such dealings may lead to penalties.

LASRERA oversees registration, monitors transactions, and investigates complaints in the real estate sector. According to the state government, this regulatory approach is designed to enhance transparency, reduce fraud, and increase public confidence in property dealings across Lagos.

Odunuga-Bakare also reiterated that agency fees must remain within the legally approved range of zero to ten percent. Charging beyond this limit is a direct violation of Lagos real estate regulation. Residents are encouraged to report any overcharging or unethical conduct to LASRERA.

She further reminded practitioners that it is unlawful to demand more than one year’s rent in advance. Similarly, collecting payment without delivering the agreed service is not permitted under the new enforcement rules.

These enforcement measures are part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s broader agenda to restore order in the real estate sector and protect the rights of home seekers, property owners, and registered professionals.

To avoid fraud or legal complications, the government urges all residents to verify the LASRERA registration status of any real estate agent or company before entering into property transactions.

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