In a move expected to reshape Nigeria’s real estate landscape, the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has entered into a strategic partnership with Sytemap Technologies Limited to digitise land and property transactions across the country.

The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Thursday, is aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in Nigeria’s property market, including disputed land titles, multiple sales of the same property, and prolonged legal battles that have eroded public trust in real estate transactions.

For many Nigerians, buying land or property has historically been fraught with uncertainty, as weak documentation systems and fragmented records leave buyers vulnerable to fraud and financial loss. Industry data suggests that the country loses over ₦36 trillion annually in untitled and disputed land capital—resources that could otherwise support housing delivery, infrastructure development, and economic growth.

Under the new agreement, REDAN will leverage its nationwide network of verified and registered developers, while Sytemap will deploy its digital land and real estate infrastructure to simplify how properties are listed, mapped, verified, and transacted.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, REDAN President, Oba Akintoye Adeoye, described the partnership as a critical step toward restoring confidence in the property market. He said the initiative would create a trusted digital foundation that benefits developers, buyers, regulators, and institutional investors alike.

According to Adeoye, when real estate transactions are built on transparent and verifiable data, it reduces disputes, accelerates housing delivery, and strengthens investor confidence across the sector.

As part of the agreement, REDAN will facilitate the onboarding of its members onto RightHOME, a unified digital platform designed to host verified property listings and enforce consistent industry standards. Sytemap will provide the technology backbone, including digital mapping tools, transaction tracking systems, and fraud-prevention mechanisms, ensuring that properties listed on the platform are traceable and credible.

Real estate experts say the initiative could significantly reduce land-related fraud, particularly in high-growth corridors such as Lagos and Ogun states, where reports indicate hundreds of thousands of disputed land cases annually.

For ordinary Nigerians, the partnership promises clearer ownership records, fewer disputes, and faster transaction timelines. Developers, on the other hand, are expected to benefit from reduced operational friction, improved market credibility, and greater access to digitally confident buyers.

The Chief Executive Officer of Sytemap Technologies, Nnamdi Uba, said the collaboration represents more than a technological upgrade, stressing that it addresses the emotional and financial toll of insecure property investments.

“This is about dignity, security, and peace of mind for people investing their life savings,” Uba said, noting that REDAN’s endorsement signals that the real estate industry is ready to embrace a more accountable and transparent future.

The MoU was signed on behalf of Sytemap by its Chief Operating Officer, Ndifreke Ikokpu, while Cholatte Odunlade-Akeji, Chief Executive Officer of RightHOME, executed the agreement for the platform’s special purpose vehicle.

Analysts view the REDAN–Sytemap partnership as part of a broader shift toward digital transformation and institutional trust in Nigeria’s real estate sector, an industry considered critical to addressing the country’s housing deficit and unlocking long-term economic value.

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The company made this announcement while launching its new platform, NG.Contract2Close.com, in Nigeria. This digital tool is designed to improve how property deals are managed from start to finish.

Major cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt continue to attract both local and foreign investors. But many property deals are slowed by manual, paper-based systems that are prone to mistakes.

“We’re seeing high interest in real estate, but transaction bottlenecks are holding the sector back,” the company said.

Contract2Close (C2C) is a digital platform that helps real estate professionals manage every step of a transaction. Users can create contracts, track tasks, upload documents, and communicate with clients in one secure place.

“C2C was built from the ground up by people who understand real estate,” she said.

“We’ve tailored it for the Nigerian market to make transactions easier, faster, and more reliable.”

The platform has already seen wide adoption in the United States. Its Nigerian version is simplified to meet local needs and priced so that the average agent can afford it.

Gbenga Ismail, Managing Partner at Gbenga Ismail & Partners, welcomed the platform.

“It’s what we’ve been missing structure, discipline, and clarity,” he said.

“This tool gives agents everything they need to move deals from start to finish.”

“It reduces errors, builds trust, and improves the experience for both agents and clients.”

As over 70% of new property investments in Nigeria now come from the diaspora, tools like NG.Contract2Close.com can help bridge the gap between local challenges and global expectations.

By making transactions faster and more transparent, the platform could play a key role in modernizing Nigeria’s growing real estate market.

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