Buying land is one of the biggest investments you can make. But in Nigeria today, countless property owners face unnecessary stress and financial loss simply because they started building without a proper survey plan. A survey plan is more than a document — it’s your proof of ownership, boundary definition, and long-term peace of mind. Land Ownership Without Boundaries Is a Risk Many people buy…
Surveying has always been about precision, but the tools and techniques behind that precision have changed dramatically over time. What started with ropes, chains, and compasses has grown into a profession built on data, satellites, and real-time positioning. In Nigeria, this evolution has reshaped how surveyors work, think, and connect their craft to the changing needs of communities and industries. In the early years, surveyors…
AI and automation are no longer buzzwords; they are the new foundation of modern surveying.Over the next five years (to 2030), expect faster drone and LiDAR workflows, automated point-cloud and imagery classification, GNSS/CORS-enhanced accuracy, and smarter data-driven mapping tools. Clients will soon pay less for “coordinates” and more for spatial intelligence insights that help them make real-world decisions. But guess what? The progress won’t be…
Buying land in Lagos is one of the most popular ways people invest in real estate in Nigeria, but it can also be one of the riskiest. From Omonile scams to government acquisitions and fake documents, countless people have lost their life savings because they rushed into land transactions without proper due diligence. Lagos, being Nigeria’s commercial hub, has a high demand for land, and…
As a company that specializes in surveys which includes bathymetric surveys, we were contracted by a client for a project in Eleko, Lagos.The goal was clear: to deliver an accurate and unbiased assessment of the volume of sand our client had dredged. Carrying out a bathymetric survey isn’t just a routine job for us, it’s an opportunity to showcase the value of precise data and…
Before the first block is laid or the first design takes shape, there’s always one professional who defines the beginning of every development: the surveyor. Their work may not draw attention, but every building, bridge, and boundary starts with their precision. Surveying in Nigeria is the invisible foundation upon which the nation’s infrastructure and urban growth are built. Surveyors are the first to arrive at…
Nigerians in the diaspora are investing in real estate more than ever before. From Lagos to Port Harcourt and Abuja, the property market is booming with demand for land, houses, and estates. But alongside this growth is a rising number of fraudulent transactions, double allocations, and boundary disputes that leave many buyers stranded after paying millions. The truth is simple: without a proper land survey,…
Surveying has always relied on precision. From land boundaries to infrastructure development, accuracy determines the quality of every project. Today, one technology is transforming how surveyors and businesses achieve this precision: CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Stations).Unlike the traditional base and rover setup, which requires bulky equipment, CORS delivers instant, reliable GNSS corrections directly through the internet. This makes surveying faster, easier, and more cost-effective than…
