This week in Real Estate
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Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa has urged Nigerian states to adopt and enforce the 1992 Urban and Regional Planning Law to tackle uncoordinated growth and informal settlements.
LAGOS
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has accused the Lagos State Government of defying a court order during recent demolitions in Oworonshoki, raising concerns over due process and property rights.
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 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.
Wike to Launch 12 New Road Projects, Commissions Two in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday, 18 September 2025, flag off the construction of 12 new road projects across Abuja and commission two completed access roads.
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.
Benue State Launches 1,080-Unit Eco-City Housing Estate in Makurdi
The Benue State Government has launched the construction of a 1,080-unit housing estate in Makurdi, a project designed to reduce the city’s housing deficit and provide more affordable accommodation options.
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.
Nigeria to Build Africa’s First Underwater Tunnel Linking Lagos, Calabar, Sokoto, and Badagry Highways
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to construct a 2.9-kilometre underwater tunnel in Lagos, a project that would mark the first of its kind in Africa.
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.
FG Reserves NNPCL Road Contracts Below ₦20 Billion for Local Firms
The Federal Government has directed that all Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Tax Credit road projects valued below ₦20 billion be awarded exclusively to indigenous contractors,
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
CBN Signals Possible Rate Cuts as Inflation Shows Signs of Easing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has indicated that lower interest rates may be on the horizon as inflationary pressures begin to moderate, raising prospects for cheaper credit and renewed private sector investment.