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Recent reports from The Punch highlight continued building collapse cases in Nigeria, prompting concern from the National Assembly and the Nigerian Institute of Building.

Patience is a key driver of success in real estate. Some property deals close quickly, while others — like a recent transaction around Victoria Garden City, Nigeria — may take years.
Investing in Ibeju‑Lekki is gaining attention due to major infrastructure projects in Lagos State, including Dangote Refinery, Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Fourth Mainland Bridge, and its coastal location near the Atlantic Ocean.
Many property buyers assume their lawyer handles every aspect of land acquisition, but real estate transactions require multiple professionals.
Patience is essential for success in real estate. Some deals close quickly, while others — like a recent property transaction in Ikota, Nigeria — can take years.
Many land buyers follow the crowd instead of verifying facts.
After visiting a site in Ikate, Lekki, where three 4-bedroom duplexes sat comfortably on 800sqm, it became clear that buying a full plot isn’t always necessary.
Spatial data science helps uncover hidden location patterns using mapping, analytics, and ArcGIS tools.

Buying property from abroad without informing trusted family or friends can be risky.
Many buyers first ask the cost of a registered survey in Lagos or Ogun, but the smarter question is whether the land can actually be registered.