Land encroachment remains one of the most common triggers of property disputes in Nigeria. Rapid urban expansion, lack of proper documentation, informal land transactions, and boundary misunderstandings frequently lead to conflicts between neighbors, families, developers, and even government agencies. In this landscape, surveyors serve as the frontline professionals ensuring clarity, accuracy, and legal certainty in land ownership and boundary definition. A surveyor’s work does not…
When you’re planning a land, engineering, construction, hydrographic, or mapping project in Nigeria, choosing the right surveying company can make or break everything. Good data leads to good decisions. Bad data creates delays, losses, disputes, and failed projects. Across Nigeria today, the best surveying companies share certain qualities that set them apart. This guide breaks down those qualities so you can identify the right firm…
When you decide to buy land in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, or anywhere in Nigeria, it’s tempting to skip what seems like “extra costs.” But there’s one step you must never ignore: a professional land survey. At OTIC Surveys, we’ve seen many buyers pay for land only to discover later that their boundaries overlap or the actual size is different from what was promised or…
The truth is, AI isn’t a far-off idea anymore; it’s already here, quietly powering the tools many Nigerian surveyors use daily. From GNSS receivers with automated base-rover connections to drone mapping software that detects ground features automatically. Artificial intelligence is slowly becoming part of the modern surveyor’s workflow. For Nigerian firms, this means more efficiency, more accuracy, and a brand-new way of delivering value to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
