A fire hit the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria's Abuja head office on 1 August 2026. Officials say no critical records were lost and documents are backed up in cloud storage. That is reassuring — but an institutional backup is not your personal file. Here is how to verify your own position.
Lagos rents are up 12-18% year-on-year and parts of Abuja are reporting jumps of 40-60%. Most tenants either accept the new figure or move on instinct. Both are expensive. Here is a five-step negotiation playbook, and the arithmetic that tells you when moving actually beats renewing.
The FCT Administration has moved from warnings to action on Abuja ground rent: 1,095 titles already revoked, thousands more owners on notice. Here is how to check your own status on AGIS, what triggers revocation under the Land Use Act, and how to protect your title.
Fees, red flags and green flags: how to choose a trustworthy real estate agent in Nigeria, understand agency commissions and avoid quacks when renting or buying.
C of O, Governor's Consent or a village receipt? Not all land documents are equal in Nigeria. A clear guide to buying land safely — title checks, steps, costs, red flags and interest-free financing.
Lagos dominates the headlines, but Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan offer compelling — and often more affordable — real estate opportunities. A 2026 guide to investing in Nigeria's other major cities.
Short-let apartments in Lagos and Abuja can out-earn traditional yearly rentals — if you pick the right location, equip for power and water, and manage occupancy well. A practical guide to the Nigerian short-let market.