Lagos now caps rent advance at 3 months, with a ₦500,000 fine for landlords who break the rule. Here's what tenants can refuse and how increases are capped.
2026
Nigeria's 2026 Tax Act lets tenants deduct up to ₦500,000 a year from their taxable income. Here's who qualifies and exactly how to claim the relief.
Reclaimed land, blocked drainage, low-lying plots: flooding is a recurring reality in parts of Lagos. Here's how to check a property's real exposure before you buy or rent in Lekki, Victoria Island or beyond.
Lower entry prices, a textile and agro-industrial economy, and a population base larger than most African capitals — here's why Kano and the wider north deserve a serious look in 2026.
From word-of-mouth agents to apps that verify land title and finance your rent — Nigerian real estate is going digital. Here's what's actually changing for buyers and tenants in 2026.
The naira's swings against the dollar aren't just a headline — they're rewriting what property costs in Lagos and Abuja, and who can actually afford a mortgage. Here's how to navigate it.
Multiple "family representatives," an unverifiable C of O, pressure to pay in cash: the classic warning signs of a Lagos land scam. A practical guide to verifying a title properly before you pay.
Lagos delivers the deepest market and the highest yields; Abuja offers a calmer, planned market anchored by government and diplomatic tenants. A side-by-side guide to help you match the city to your investment goal in 2026.
With rents climbing and tenants often forced to pay one to two years upfront, calls for rent regulation are growing in Lagos and Abuja. Why rents keep rising, the arguments for and against rent control, and what it could mean for you.
Beyond the federal programme, Lagos runs its own home-ownership and rental schemes that have helped thousands of residents. Here's what they offer, how to access them, and the eligibility checklist.