5 Reasons Why the Government May Demolish Houses that Have a C of O
If you’ve been tracking recent happenings in Nigeria, you’ve probably witnessed the furore over the demolition of selected buildings by the government in Lagos and the FCT. Amidst the debate that has ensued in the wake of the demolitions, some have asked: are authorities ever right to demolish houses whose owners possess a Certificate […]
Certificate Of Occupancy (C Of O) In Nigeria
If you’re fairly conversant with Nigeria’s real estate industry, you will have heard about the Certificate of Occupancy—or C of O –more than a few times. It’s an important document, one that’s sought after by people who want to purchase and acquire the rights to land. The frequency with which it’s mentioned in discussions […]
Lagos to Launch Electronic-based Land Survey Verification Scheme
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to make procurement of property documents more efficient and eliminate fraudulent activities in the housing sector through the introduction of a computer-based land survey verification system. Acting Surveyor-General of the state, Joseph Agbenla, released a statement assuring Lagosians of government’s commitment to improving land survey related issues promptly. […]