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Nigeria at 65: Housing Policy, Evolution, Impacts, and the Road Ahead (1960 to 2025)
As Nigeria marks its 65th year of independence, one of the country’s most persistent challenges remains unresolved: how to provide adequate, affordable housing for its people. The journey from 1960 to 2025 has seen shifting strategies, ambitious policies, and recurring promises, yet the housing deficit today is estimated at 20 to 28 million units. The question for real estate stakeholders is not whether Nigeria has tried, but why so many initiatives have fallen short and what must change in the years ahead.
Why Real Estate Developers Must Watch Nigeria’s Birth Rate Numbers Closely
Nigeria’s fertility rate is declining, reshaping the future of housing demand. Discover what this means for developers, investors, and policymakers.
Is the Nigerian Government Doing Enough to Address the Housing Deficit for Low-Income Earners?
With over 20 million Nigerians lacking adequate shelter, the country’s housing deficit has become a quiet emergency—especially for low-income earners. While the government has launched several initiatives to bridge the gap, from mortgage schemes to affordable housing projects, the question remains: are these efforts reaching the people who need them most? This article takes a closer look at what’s working, what’s not, and what voices on the ground are saying about the future of housing in Nigeria.
Crowdfunding and the Affordable Housing Challenge in Nigeria: A Solution or a Dream?
Nigeria faces an affordable housing crisis, with a 22-million-unit deficit fueled by rapid population growth, urbanization, and economic challenges. Amid these challenges, the concept of crowdfunding has emerged as a potential solution, but can it truly deliver?