Over 1,000 of Nigeria’s most influential real estate stakeholders convened on September 16, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the Real Estate Stakeholders’ Forum (RESF) 2025, a high-level summit aimed at addressing the country’s most urgent housing and investment challenges.

The forum brought together top developers, investors, financial institutions, policymakers, and professionals for a full day of strategic dialogue on the future of real estate in Nigeria.

Notable key areas of focus included affordable housing, land use reform, modular housing innovation, and bridging financing gaps.

Among the notable attendees were Dr. Tony Kolawole, Chairman of REDAN Lagos; Dr. Kunle Adeyemi, Vice President, REDAN South West; Professor Timothy Nubi, Barr. Festus Adebayo, Founder/Chairman, Housing TV Africa, Director, Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development at the University of Lagos; Barr. Labake Adetunmbi, Legal Adviser, REDAN Lagos; and Osagie Alfred, Secretary-General, FIABCI Lagos Chapter.

A major outcome of the forum was the unanimous endorsement of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) to represent stakeholder interests through a jointly authored communiqué to be submitted to the government.

The document outlined critical sectoral demands, including streamlining land titling processes, eliminating multiple taxation, accelerating housing reforms, and unlocking investment opportunities to support sustainable urban development.

Barr. Festus Adebayo highlighted the urgency of the crisis, stating, “The critical problem facing us today is housing affordability.” He also called for higher standards in the industry, adding, “We need to professionalize real estate development.”

Delivering the keynote address, Professor Timothy Nubi noted the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors.

“Collaboration between the government and real estate developers is essential for unlocking Lagos’ full potential. No entity can thrive in isolation; partnership is key to successful urban development,” he said.

The event concluded on a note of cautious optimism, with participants reaffirming their collective commitment to building a more inclusive, innovative, and investment-ready real estate sector in Nigeria.

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Preparations are in full swing for the 19th edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), set to take place from July 27 to August 1, 2025, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

Billed as the largest and most influential housing and construction event on the continent, AIHS 2025 is poised to surpass all previous editions in scale, content, and global impact.

This year, the 19th edition organized in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will host a stellar lineup of top African leaders, Ministers from across the continent, Governors, Parliamentarians from countries including Nigeria and Ghana, Ambassadors, heads of key agencies and parastatals, international housing experts, presidents of professional bodies and high-level speakers from over 21 countries.

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The event is expected to be officially declared open by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, marking a major show of commitment to addressing Africa’s housing and infrastructure needs.

The convener of the show, Mr. Festus Adebayo, expressed confidence that AIHS 2025 with the theme: ‘Reimagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy’ will set a new benchmark in the housing and construction ecosystem, stating that “this platform remains the most reliable and result-driven avenue for transforming Africa’s housing narrative.”

AIHS 2025 will once again bring together a dynamic mix of over 40,000 attendees, including developers, financiers, construction giants, building materials manufacturers, urban planners, and home seekers.

With more than 400 exhibitors and 50 global thought leaders, the event has become the go-to destination for cutting-edge solutions, strategic partnerships, and real-time deal-making in the housing sector.

For exhibitors, the event presents unmatched opportunities for high-impact engagement, product launches, and business-to-business matchmaking.

Live product demos, strategic exhibitions, and full media exposure via Housing TV Africa (StarTimes Channel 149) and the Housing Development Programme on AIT (DSTV Channel 253, GOtv Channel 93, and StarTimes Channel 275) will further amplify brand visibility across Africa and beyond.

AIHS 2025 will also serve as a knowledge hub, offering sessions on access to land, housing finance, policy reforms, smart homes, urban renewal, climate resilience, and innovative technologies in construction. Whether you’re looking to own a home, explore smart housing solutions, shop for building materials, or expand your professional network, AIHS is the place to be.

Interested participants can register now at www.africahousingshow.com to be part of this landmark event that continues to shape the future of housing in Africa and position brands for continental relevance and growth.

Don’t miss your chance to network, learn, connect, and be inspired at AIHS 2025, Africa’s Global Housing Marketplace.

By Prince Folorunsho Adegoke
News Editor at Housing TV Africa.

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