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…
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…
A proper survey is not a luxury. It is the foundation that protects every project, every investment, and every dream built on land. That is why it is called the bedrock of any meaningful development. From the moment a piece of land is identified for use, whether for a home, a school, a road, or an industrial plant, he first question that must be answered…
In Nigeria, owning land is one of the biggest investments a person can make. But without proper surveying, that investment can quickly become risky, leading to boundary disputes, rejected documents, or even loss of property. That’s why choosing the best land survey company in Nigeria is a critical decision. While many survey firms exist, only a few truly stand out. These are the companies that…
When buying land or starting a construction project, one of the most important steps is conducting a land survey. But many Nigerians often ask the same question: how much does a land survey cost in Nigeria? The truth is, survey fees vary depending on location, land size, type of survey, and government charges. In this article, we will break down survey costs across different years,…
When you think of development in Nigeria, housing estates, farmlands, highways, bridges, and even water projects, there is always one starting point: a land surveyor’s work. Accurate surveys form the foundation of every successful project. Without them, property boundaries become unclear, structures fail, and investments fall into dispute. Yet many people overlook this step, cutting corners and paying heavily for it later The Real Cost…
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…
We’ve said it before, we’ve published articles on our website warning about this. In our most recent piece, “Why We Don’t Take on Some Jobs”, https://oticsurveys.com/why-we-dont-take-on-certain-survey-jobs/ we hinted at why some lands and buildings in Nigeria will face demolition. And in “Understanding Setbacks and Right of Way: Lessons from the Ikota Demolitions in Lagos”, https://oticsurveys.com/understanding-setbacks-and-right-of-way-lessons-from-the-ikota-demolitions-in-lagos/ we went even deeper. Still, some people think government demolition…
