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Understanding The Forfeiture Of Properties To The Federal Government: A Review Of The Court Of Appeal's Decision In Alison-Madueke -v- E.F.C.C (2024) 1 NWLR (Pt. 1918) 101

In recent years, public notices by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announcing the forfeiture of properties to the Federal Government have become increasingly common.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Understanding The Full Extent Of Amcon's Power To Seize A Property Through Lawsuits Involving The Recovery Of Debts: A Review Of The Decision In Amcon -V- Funmilayo Adeyemi (Unreported: Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1696/2018, Judgement Delivered On 15 July 2020)

The surest way to preserve a debtor's property from dissipation is that the property be attached by a Court order against eventual disposal while proceedings...

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Illegal Estates In Lagos State: The Importance Of Having A Layout Approval For An Estate

On 4 August 2025, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development ("the Ministry"), issued a list comprising one hundred and seventy-six (176) illegal estates...

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Do You Require A Planning Permit To Embark On The Renovation Of A Property In Lagos State?

Many property owners or developers in Lagos State are unaware of the crucial legal difference between repair work and renovation work on a property.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Why Your Real Estate Company Risks Millions Without The Right Legal Partner

Nigeria Real Estate

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Charis Legal Practice

How Real Estate Investment Schemes Are Reshaping Nigeria's Property Market And Creating New Opportunities For Investors

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tope Adebayo LP

Legal Framework For Land Registration And Title Perfection In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Omo Oni Ile Rights In Nigeria: Are They Valid Or Extinguishable?

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Draft Bill, 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

A Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Key Legal Considerations When Purchasing Family Or Communal Land

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tunde & Adisa

Nigerian Real Estate Matters Lagos State's Crackdown On 176 Illegal Estates: A Legal Perspective

Nigeria Real Estate

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

LASPA: Parking Regulations In Lagos State

Nigeria Compliance

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Balogun Harold

Don't Buy That Property Just Yet – Read This First

Nigeria Real Estate

Acuity Partners

A Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Navigating ESG Compliance In Nigeria: How Nigerian Entities Can Leverage ESG Compliance For Competitive Advantage

Nigeria Commercial

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Tunde & Adisa

Shamed For Debt: Analysis Of Available Judicial Redress Against Loan App Harassment And Defamation In The Case Of Mr. Peter Odang Enyigwe V. Fastcredit Limited & 2 Ors.

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Nigerian Tax Reforms And The Future Of Free Trade Zones In Nigeria: A Significant Policy Shift.

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KPMG Nigeria

Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Draft Bill, 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Lagos State Publishes List Of Over 170 Illegal Estates

The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has issued a formal public notice identifying more than 170 real estate developments in Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, Eti-Osa, and other areas...

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

Land Tenure System In Benin – Where Does The Mace Lie, The Governor Or The Oba?

The Nigerian legal system operates a dual land tenure system, where statutory and customary laws govern land ownership.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Tope Adebayo LP

LASBCA "Request-for-Documents" Letters: Key Considerations

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has begun mass-issuing "Request for Documents" notices to property owners in Lagos State.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

Perfection Of Title: What It Means And Why It Is Important

In Nigeria, the acquisition of land or real property represents a major investment, often involving significant financial outlay and emotional commitment.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Managing Construction Disputes In Nigeria: A Strategic Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

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G ELIAS

Real Estate Tokenisation In Lagos: The Future Of Property Investments In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Pavestones Legal

Managing Residential Estates In Lagos: Estate Dues Issues

Nigeria Government

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Balogun Harold

Demolition Notices In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Ground Rent In Abuja, Nigeria – Legal Considerations

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Buying A House In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Renting Office Space In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Off-Plan Property Purchases In Lagos: Key Considerations

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

How To Resolve Property And Land Disputes In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Land Ownership And Title Disputes In Nigeria: Understanding The Land Tenure System And Title Verification

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Renting Office Space In Lagos

One of the local realities of renting an office in Lagos is that you may need to make medium to significant infrastructure upgrades or aesthetic facelifts before moving in.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

Off-Plan Property Purchases In Lagos: Key Considerations

Off-plan property sales and purchases in Lagos often involves buyers paying some deposit before a real estate project is completed.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

How To Resolve Property And Land Disputes In Nigeria

The Land Use Act of 1978 revolutionized Nigeria's land ownership system by centralizing control and vesting title to all land in the governor of each state, who holds it in trust for the people.

Nigeria Litigation

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Land Ownership And Title Disputes In Nigeria: Understanding The Land Tenure System And Title Verification

Land is widely one of the most important and contested resources in Nigeria.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

What Every Investor Should Understand About Real Estate Syndication

Nigeria Real Estate

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Acquiring Real Estate In Nigeria: Understanding Foreign Ownership Regulations

The incidence of land tenure and land ownership in Nigeria has been an issue great controversy in recent times.

Nigeria Real Estate

Gresyndale Legal

Whether A Governor Can Acquire A Property Without The Revocation Of Certificate Of Occupancy And Without Due Process

Prior to the enactment of the Land Use Act (LUA), incidences of land ownership in Nigeria were vested in individuals, communities and families.

Nigeria Real Estate

Gresyndale Legal

Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2024

This Comparative Guide offers insight into Nigerian laws and regulations governing the country's real estate sector. Nigeria is a federation. It has thirty-six (36) States and a Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Nigeria Real Estate

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G ELIAS

The Breakdown Of Licenses And Permits Essential For Business Operation In Nigeria

Operating a business in Nigeria requires various licenses and permits, which are vital for legal compliance and smooth functioning.

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Letters Of Administration In Nigeria: Everything You Should Know

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Procedures For Transferring Land Ownership In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

An Overview Of The Liabilities Arising From Contracts For The Sale Of Goods (2)

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Resolving Land Disputes In Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Register Your Property In Nigeria: A Step-By-Step Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Steps To Transfer Land Ownership In Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Perform A Legal Search At The Nigerian Land Registry

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Buy Land In Nigeria: A Legal Guide For First-Time Buyers

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Avoid Real Estate Fraud In Nigeria: Legal Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Obtain A Certificate Of Occupancy In Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Understanding The Land Use Act In Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How To Verify Property Titles In Nigeria Before Purchase

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Real Estate Investment Schemes (REIS) In Nigeria: A Regimentation And Underperformance

Nigeria Finance

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G ELIAS

Procedure For Certificate Of Occupancy In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Resolution Law Firm

Best Property Law Firm In Abuja, Nigeria (2024)

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

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