Nigeria's battle against soaring prices marked a significant turning point in October 2025, with the headline inflation rate decelerating sharply to 16.05% year-on-year. This figure is less than half the 33.88% recorded twelve months prior, signaling a dramatic cooling of price pressures that peaked in late 2024.

Property investing in volatile economies can deliver strong returns when risks are systematically managed. Our analysis highlights five recurring challenges: macroeconomic instability, currency convertibility, political and regulatory shifts, operational pressures, and liquidity constraints.

As Nigeria grapples with a housing paradox of vast need versus a shallow mortgage market, a groundbreaking initiative, the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), offers a viable path to affordable homeownership.

Affordable housing is one of the most pressing challenges in Nigeria’s urban and economic landscape. With a rapidly growing demand for decent shelter, real estate developers are pivotal to bridging the housing gap. This article explores the key incentives and opportunities available to real estate developers committed to tackling Nigeria’s affordable housing deficit, offering actionable insights to help them navigate and access these government assistance.