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Nigeria’s anti-graft agency is pushing Lagos regulators to publish a deny list of fraudulent estate agents and developers. The proposed measure could give property buyers a stronger tool for checking who they trust with their money.
Kano’s governor is defending the allocation of more than 2,000 plots amid criticism over who received them. He says the land should become homes and family assets—not another opportunity for property speculation.
Nigeria’s real estate developers could face annual professional certification under a new industry proposal. REDAN says the system would help buyers distinguish credible developers from unregistered operators and reduce property investment risks.
HDAN says homes could deliver more lasting economic value than phones and laptops as political empowerment tools. The housing advocacy group wants affordable homeownership placed at the centre of Nigeria’s development agenda.
Two influential Nigerian voices are pressing government to make affordable housing a national priority as homeownership becomes increasingly difficult. Their calls put renewed focus on housing laws, worker contributions and financing reforms.
Nigeria’s mortgage lenders want the government to accelerate MREIF as high financing costs continue to restrict homeownership. Faster implementation could unlock cheaper, longer-term mortgages while giving developers stronger demand for new housing.
High-level bilateral discussions in Abuja focus on attracting Saudi real estate developers, advancing modern construction technology, and funding large-scale urban development initiatives.
Ending a two-decade-old administrative body, President Tinubu transfers all functions relating to the disposal of government real estate assets directly to the Office of the Attorney General.
LASRERA and the anti-graft agency strengthen inter-agency cooperation to investigate and prosecute property scams, fake titles, and document forgery across the state.