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Nigeria’s housing crisis may be far worse than official estimates suggest. Millions of structurally unsafe homes are now being counted alongside the country's existing housing deficit, pushing the shortage close to 28 million units.
A Nigerian real estate company has been shut down by regulators after buyers allegedly paid for land they never received. The case highlights growing scrutiny of consumer protection failures in the property sector.
Kenya Railways is struggling to account for hundreds of land parcels and millions in rental income. A new audit raises fresh concerns about governance, asset management, and public property protection.
Kenya is considering major REIT reforms to attract more investors and unlock billions for real estate and infrastructure. Industry leaders say outdated tax rules and regulatory uncertainty are holding the sector back
Ghana’s real estate market is growing fast, but weak institutions and legal bottlenecks remain major obstacles. Experts warn that unresolved structural issues could slow investment and increase disputes across the sector.
Buying land in Ghana can still come with intimidation, disputes, and security risks. The persistence of land guards is undermining investor confidence and complicating property ownership.
A high-profile asset recovery case ended in a split decision that stunned legal observers. While authorities secured a luxury Mercedes tied to poaching, they lost a bid to seize valuable Nairobi real estate.
Kenya’s tax authority is preparing to force all landlords onto a digital register in a sweeping compliance push. The move targets billions in uncollected rental income and could reshape how property owners report earnings
The High Court has stopped the government from taking control of multi-million shilling apartments in Mombasa linked to a controversial foreign businessman. The ruling raises fresh questions about how far civil asset forfeiture powers can go.