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.
Property tax
The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 replaced the flat 10% capital gains tax on property sales with income-based bands (0%-25%) for individuals, and reset the cost basis to end-2025 market value. Here's what it means if you're selling in 2026.
Two changes landed in Lagos in 2026: a doubled surcharge on undeveloped land under the Land Use Charge amendment, and a new "Blue Book" fair market value framework that raises land transaction fees. Here is what property owners will actually pay, and how to check your own bill.
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.
From the Certificate of Occupancy and Governor's Consent to stamp duty, capital gains tax and the annual Land Use Charge — a clear guide to the taxes and title documents every Nigerian property buyer must understand.