The House of Representatives has proposed a nationwide cap limiting rent increases to no more than 20% of the current rate, in a bid to curb arbitrary hikes and strengthen tenant protection across Nigeria’s rental market.

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has clarified that the recently announced uniform housing prices apply exclusively to estates developed through the Ministry’s budgetary allocations.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a two-year tenure extension for the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adebomehin, effective January 5, 2026.

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing compliance within state-owned housing estates, warning that residents who breach estate regulations risk losing their home allocations.

The Lagos State Government has announced that it will withdraw housing allocations from residents of government-owned estates who violate occupancy rules, lease properties to individuals involved in illicit activities, or fail to comply with estate management obligations.

Nigeria has secured over $8 billion in new energy investments, reflecting renewed investor confidence fuelled by ongoing economic reforms and improved security conditions, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved a 50% reduction in the cost of obtaining Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) and other land-related documents.

Housing Ministry Launches Skills Audit After Retiring 1,600 Staff in 18 Months

The Lagos State Government has announced that property owners whose buildings are demolished for being located on the right of way will receive compensation provided the structures were built with valid planning permits.

Cross River lawmakers move to regulate rent and curb exploitative housing practices as residents face surging accommodation costs in Calabar.