2025

More than 60 percent of the advertised property listings in Nigeria don’t match the reality according to oikusdat.com, a Lagos-based real estate technology (PropTech) company. The images, the locations, the price, or even whether the property really exists can’t always be trusted. This isn’t merely a numbers issue as it’s a risk affecting thousands of property seekers who end up wasting time,...

If you’ve ever tried buying property in Lagos, you already know finding the right real estate agent can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Everyone claims to “have genuine deals” or “work directly with developers.” But when you’re putting down hundreds of millions of naira or investing from abroad, you can’t afford to guess. So, let’s talk about how to truly identify a...

Recent weeks have seen renewed urgency around regulating Nigeria’s real estate sector, especially in Lagos. Legal experts and government officials are calling for tighter oversight of practitioners, more enforcement of laws, and greater transparency in real estate transactions. At a seminar organized by the Association of Estate Agents of Nigeria (AEAN), Lagos State made it clear: enough is enough....

The Ember Months Are Here!For investors, this is no time to sit back. It’s a season to position strategically and capitalize on one of the fastest-growing segments of the property market in Nigeria. Shortlet ApartmentsThe ember months are synonymous with increased travel. Nigerians in the diaspora return home for the holidays, corporate organizations host retreats and year-end functions, and families...

Lagos is growing fast! more than any streetlight, road, or skyline suggests. Under current projections, the State Government is estimating a gap of 500,000 housing units every year just to keep up with demand. Yet actual delivery remains under 20,000 units per year. That means for every Lagosian who needs a home, the likelihood of finding a properly titled, well-built house is shrinking. When you rent...

Lagos is ramping up regulation in its real estate sector and experts believe the time has come for a nationwide regulator to ensure consistency, protect consumers, and stamp out malpractice. Recent discussions highlight both the progress made in Lagos and the challenges still looming across Nigeria’s property industry. At a recent seminar hosted by the Association of Estate Agents in Nigeria (AEAN),...

For many Lagos residents, renting has long been seen as the easier path. It offers flexibility, less upfront cost, and the ability to move when circumstances change. But as housing costs continue to rise, the cracks in this approach are beginning to show. More and more people are realizing that renting may no longer be the financially smart choice. In fact, if you’re currently renting in Lagos, you...

When it comes to luxury real estate in Lagos, one name continues to dominate the conversation: Victoria Island (VI). Positioned as both a thriving business hub and a lifestyle destination, VI has long been considered the crown jewel of not just Lagos urban living Nigerian at large. From waterfront high-rises to opulent mansions tucked into serene streets, luxury living in Victoria Island represents status...

When it comes to real estate in Lagos, few corridors attract as much attention and promise as the Lekki axis. With its expanding infrastructure, rapid urbanization, and rising demand for quality housing, Lekki continues to be the destination of choice for both home seekers and investors. Among the notable developments reshaping this landscape, Lekki Avana Scheme 2 stands out as a prime opportunity to own...

On September 16, 2025, over 1,000 of Lagos State’s leading developers, investors, policymakers, and allied professionals gathered at Harbour Point, Victoria Island for the Real Estate Stakeholders’ Forum (RSF) 2025. The Forum tackled head-on many of the sector’s most pressing challenges: affordable housing, land use reforms, financing gaps, and innovation in housing delivery. For many, the meeting...