NHM Rent Inflation Analysis 2025: Lagos and Abuja

Monetary Inflation vs Landlord Inflation: Inside Nigeria’s Rent Crisis
Babatunde Akinpelu Babatunde Akinpelu

Monetary Inflation vs Landlord Inflation: Inside Nigeria’s Rent Crisis

Nigeria entered 2025 with high inflation, but the rental market in Lagos and Abuja is moving far beyond what the official numbers suggest. While the National Bureau of Statistics reports headline inflation at 24.48% (Jan ‘25), collected data by NHM shows rent increases in Lagos and Abuja ranging from significant surges to extreme jumps well above 100%.

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