This week in Real Estate
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The Rivers State Government’s collaboration with Masta Services aligns with its broader strategy to expand housing infrastructure and stimulate local investment. By positioning the project close to the Port Harcourt International Airport, the state aims to foster a thriving residential and commercial ecosystem that supports tourism, logistics, and corporate relocation.
LAGOS
Tension has risen in Oworonshoki, Lagos, following the demolition of more than 70 houses at Ajileru, Ososa Extension, and Toluwalase Streets an action that occurred despite an active court injunction restraining the state government from proceeding with demolitions in the area.
ABUJA
Minister Nyesom Wike announces that by 2027, every FCT High Court judge will have official housing, marking a new phase in Nigeria’s judicial welfare and infrastructure reform.
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Lagos State Government Suspends All Land Reclamation Projects Over Environmental Concerns
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all ongoing and planned land reclamation projects, citing the environmental and social risks posed by unregulated developments across the state.
NITP President Urges Dialogue on Demolition of 170 Estates Along Lagos Coastal Highway
The President of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Dr. Chime Ogbonna, has called on the federal and Lagos State governments to pursue dialogue and collaboration in addressing the proposed demolition of 170 estates along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor.
Lagos Halves Minimum Land Requirement for Estate Development
The Lagos State Government has reduced the minimum land size requirement for estate development from 10,000 square metres to 5,000 square metres, a move aimed at easing housing delivery.
Lagos State Government to Begin Night Repairs on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road
The Lagos State Government will commence night-time repair works on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road from Monday, 15 September to Sunday, 21 September 2025.
Lagos Promises Building Approvals Within 10 Working Days
Lagos State has pledged to issue planning permits within 10 working days once applicants meet all requirements, in a move aimed at improving efficiency and restoring investor confidence in the state’s real estate sector.
FESTAC Renewal Begins as FHA Launches Major Infrastructure Projects
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has commenced large-scale rehabilitation works in FESTAC Town, signalling the beginning of a long-anticipated regeneration programme aimed at restoring one of Lagos’s most iconic housing estates.
Lagos Evictions Displace Over 30,000 Residents, Drawing Rights Concerns
More than 30,000 residents of Oworoshoki in Lagos have been displaced following large-scale demolitions by state authorities
FIABCI Advocates Adoption of Global Standards to Address Building Collapse in Nigeria
The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) has urged Nigeria to adopt proven international construction models and regulatory framework.
Lagos Government to Regulate Beach Houses in Ibeshe and Ilashe Coastal Corridor
Lagos State has announced plans to regulate the growing number of beach houses and hospitality developments along the Ibeshe–Ilashe coastal corridor, citing environmental, safety, and land-use concerns.
Lagos Reviews Tenancy Law to Address Rent Demands and Agency Fees
Lagos State Government has revised its tenancy regulations in a bid to curb rising rent demands, multiple agency charges, and other practices burdening tenants across the state.