Most land disputes in Lagos and Ogun are not about who sold the land. They are about whether the government ever released it to the family in the first place. That single question is what excision and gazette answer.
Land banking
Lagos State has named 176 estates operating without an approved layout plan, with enforcement tightening through July 2026. The seller may be a registered developer and your receipt may be genuine — and the estate can still be flagged. Here is how to check an estate's planning status before you pay, and what to demand in writing.
From Lagos luxury apartments to Abuja land banking and student housing near major universities — discover 5 high-potential real estate segments driving Nigeria's property market in 2026.
Land banking — buying land now and holding it as values rise — is one of Nigeria's most popular investment strategies. But it is also the category most targeted by fraudsters. This guide explains how to identify the right growth corridors, verify your title and protect yourself from the most common land fraud schemes.