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Nigerian Banker Launches $25m Fund to Acquire Struggling Property Firms

A new $25 million investment fund is targeting distressed real estate companies across Nigeria. The strategy aims to turn struggling businesses into regional property powerhouses.

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Lagos Overtakes Nairobi, Johannesburg as Africa’s Priciest Office Market

Building premium office space in Lagos now costs more than anywhere else in Africa. Rising demand and soaring construction costs are reshaping the continent’s commercial real estate landscape.

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Diaspora Boom Reshapes Who Owns Prime Accra Real Estate

Accra’s most valuable neighborhoods are quietly changing hands. A decade-long diaspora push is shifting ownership from local elites to global African investors.

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Diaspora Buyers Urged to Tighten Checks Before Off-Plan Property Purchases in Accra

Off-plan homes in Accra promise lower prices and flexible payments—but they also carry some of the highest risks in real estate. Experts warn that skipping due diligence can lead to stalled projects and lost investments.

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TikTok Luxury Home Videos Spark Illegal Construction Probe in Morocco

Luxury villas flaunted on TikTok have triggered an official investigation in Morocco. Authorities suspect some of the multimillion-dirham homes may have been built illegally on protected agricultural land.

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Moroccan PropTech Startup Raises $5 Million to Transform Real Estate

Morocco's property tech sector has scored another major investment. A $5 million funding round is set to accelerate the digital transformation of one of North Africa's largest real estate markets.

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NDLEA Auctions Drug Lords’ Properties for Over ₦6 Billion

Luxury properties once owned by convicted drug traffickers have been sold to the highest bidders. The auction generated more than ₦6 billion as authorities intensify efforts to strip criminals of their illicit wealth.

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Studio and One-Bedroom Units Outperform Villas in Accra’s 2026 Market Shift

Bigger is no longer better in Accra’s property market. Compact studios and one-bedroom apartments are now delivering stronger rental returns than luxury villas as investors chase yield over size.

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Bluewhale Breaks Ground on 18-Storey Luxury Tower Near Labadi Beach

A new 18-storey luxury apartment tower is rising along Accra’s Labadi coastline. The project adds fresh momentum to the city’s high-end beachfront development boom as demand for premium homes grows