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…
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,…
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 recent times, Nigeria has witnessed an alarming rise in cases where unsuspecting investors lose millions to fraudulent real estate companies. Many of these companies parade glossy brochures, attractive payment plans, and enticing promises of “instant allocation,” yet behind the scenes, what they are selling is either government-acquired land, family-disputed land, or plots that lack legal survey documentation. As a registered and seasoned surveyor in…
The Role of a Survey in Securing Your Land Title Land ownership is a big milestone for anyone. Whether it’s for building a home, starting a business, or simply keeping it as an investment, owning land gives a sense of security and pride. But in Nigeria, land issues can get complicated very quickly. Disputes over boundaries, multiple sales of the same plot, or buying land…
In Nigeria today, as more construction projects push into coastal, riverside, and swampy areas, one question keeps popping up from engineers, real estate developers, and contractors alike: “Do I need a bathymetric survey before I start work?” It’s a fair question. After all, hiring a survey team with specialized equipment like echo sounders and GNSS receivers adds to the project cost. In some cases, developers…
Land surveying may look like a routine technical task from the outside, just coordinates, boundaries, and maps. But in reality, it’s far deeper than that, especially here in Nigeria, where land wahala is no joke. Behind every survey request is someone planning a home, launching a business, or investing their hard-earned money into a future. That’s why to us, land surveying is more than just…
When we build a home or develop land, we often think of space, budget, or the nearest access road. But one critical concept that many ignore or simply don’t understand is Right of Way (RoW) and setback regulations. The recent demolitions in Ikota, Lagos, are a painful but important reminder of why these rules exist.What Is Right of Way and Setback? These rules are not…
Years ago, my boss asked me to assist his friend on a pipeline project. His friend is a senior colleague and I had done some work for him in the past so when he had some challenges on this project, he asked my boss to let me help him on the project. He had a pipeline survey project which ran from Agbo in Delta to…
A recent discussion with a fellow surveyor in Lagos raised a critical concern—many professionals still rely on outdated tools such as handheld GPS devices, measuring tapes, and compass for cadastral surveys. These traditional tools expose surveyors and property owners to significant risks, including legal disputes, financial losses, and reputational damage. Surprisingly, our discussion made me realize that many surveyors might be unaware of the significant…
