Standards and Editorial Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

Mission

Nigeria Housing Market produces reliable, high-quality content on Nigeria’s real estate ecosystem that informs, connects, and empowers stakeholders — from buyers and renters to investors and industry professionals. Our editorial standards support this mission by ensuring content is credible, accurate, and valuable to our audience.

Scope

This policy applies to all content published on NigeriaHousingMarket.com, including news, analysis, feature pieces, data reports, guides, opinions, and community stories. It governs staff writers, freelancers, contributors, editors, and partners.

2. Editorial Principles

2.1 Accuracy

All published content must be fact-checked, supported by credible data, and free of false or misleading statements. Sources should be verifiable and cited where appropriate.

2.2 Fairness and Balance

Content should present information objectively and fairly, offering context to readers rather than unverified opinions. When multiple perspectives exist, aim for balanced coverage.

2.3 Transparency

• Clearly disclose sources and affiliations.
• Distinguish between news reporting, opinion, sponsored content, and advertising.
• Label any content generated or assisted by artificial intelligence.

2.4 Originality

We prioritise original reporting and analysis. Content must be unique to Nigeria Housing Market and appropriately credit third-party information.

2.5 Ethical Conduct

Contributors must avoid conflicts of interest, disclose financial ties when relevant, and respect privacy and confidentiality when handling personal data or interviews.

3. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently from business development, advertising, and sponsorship teams.

  • Sponsored content must be clearly marked.

  • Advertisers should not influence topic selection, reporting, or editorial judgment.

4. Inclusivity and Representation

  • Use inclusive, respectful, and culturally sensitive language.
    Represent diverse voices across Nigeria’s real estate market — regional, gender, socioeconomic, and professional.
    Avoid harmful stereotypes or exclusionary language.

5. Corrections and Accountability

  • If factual errors are identified, they must be corrected promptly with a clear correction note.
    We maintain transparency about editorial decisions and rationale when significant issues arise.

6. Use of AI and Technology

  • AI tools may support research or drafting, but human editors must validate and approve final content.
    Any AI-generated elements (especially visuals or summaries) should be labelled for readers.

7. Contributor Guidelines

All contributors must agree to:
• Follow editorial standards and guidelines.
• Disclose any potential conflicts.
• Respect source confidentiality and privacy.

8. Updates to Policy

This document is a living policy that will be reviewed periodically to reflect changes in industry norms, technology, and audience needs.