Africa Youth and Real Estate Summit, Lagos 2025
The Africa Youth in Real Estate (AYRE) Summit 2025 is back — bigger, bolder, and more impactful! This year’s edition will gather the brightest young minds, industry experts, and visionary leaders in Africa’s fast-evolving real estate sector for a full day of learning, networking, and opportunity. Read more about Real Estate Why You Should Attend […]
The True Cost of Buying a Home: Hidden Fees Explained
The satisfaction, comfort and freedom that come with owning a home are something that many Nigerians crave. There are two ways to go about achieving this goal: purchasing a house or building it from scratch. But beyond the price of the house itself, there are several costs associated with buying a home that can catch […]
6 First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid
You, like many other Nigerians, are probably dreaming of owning your own home. In these parts, achieving that requires years of saving, planning, and sacrifice. But there are risks associated with finding and purchasing a home. If such risks materialise, they may cost you money, time, and peace of mind. Understanding the first-time home buyer […]
How Nigerians Abroad Can Safely Invest In Real Estate in Nigeria
Nigerians abroad want a piece of the country’s most profitable investment offerings. They want to own assets located in their fatherland, for several reasons, including relatively high ROI in percentage terms, and a stake in a country to which they still have some attachment. Many in this category choose to invest in real estate […]
7 Ways to Secure Funding for Your PropTech Startup in 2025
As contemporary technologies are increasingly applied to Nigeria’s real estate sector, we’re seeing an emergence of PropTech startups that take on challenges in varying niches. But these ventures, novel and bold in their approach, still need to secure funding to scale their operations and make a real impact. Read more about Business In an environment […]
Top 5 Markets to Buy Building Materials in Lagos
Lagos is expanding fast. One sign of this is the unending construction of new houses, office blocks, lockup shops, and warehouses, among others, in the city. Smart merchants are meeting the growing demand for residential and commercial spaces by supplying construction companies and developers with building materials in Lagos. Read more about Real Estate You […]
Real Estate Overtakes Crude Oil in Contributions to Nigeria’s GDP
The real estate sector now contributes more to Nigeria’s GDP than crude oil. That’s according to the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the country’s official data bank. The sector now ranks third in terms of its share of Nigeria’s economic output, just behind crop production and trade. Read more about Real Estate Information concerning […]
6 Ways Data Science Can Help to Solve Nigeria’s Real Estate Challenges
Nigeria’s real estate challenges are numerous. There’s a 23 million-unit housing shortage. Pricing discrepancies abound, along with the widespread belief that millions are being ripped off by greedy landlords. Infrastructure is poor in many areas, as are utilities. Mortgages are extremely expensive. Building materials are often of low quality. Read more about Real Estate […]
Keble and Fragvest: Comparing Nigerian Real Estate Investment Apps
Fractional investing has opened up real estate to the masses. Once thought of as something that only individuals with fairly deep pockets or financial leverage could get involved in, the industry is now welcoming an army of lower-income people, ushered in by real estate investment apps. Read more about Real Estate Two of those […]
7 Real Estate Businesses in Nigeria You Can Start with Little or No Money
Real estate is a major pillar for any economy. The homes, shops, warehouses, and office spaces in which most of our activities take place are its ‘products’. Demand for them continues to grow, so there’s money to be made within the various industries and niches of the sector. But many real estate businesses in […]
Nigerian Real Estate Companies Are Leveraging Social Media for Sales
Nigerian real estate companies are no longer relying solely on roadside banners, print flyers, or radio jingles to attract buyers. Social media has become a key tool for marketing properties, building brand trust, and closing deals faster. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and even WhatsApp now serve as virtual showrooms and lead generation […]
5 Best Businesses to Start in Ibadan
Ibadan is one of Nigeria’s largest and most populated cities. It’s also a leading commercial centre, especially for the country’s South Western region. Given these facts, you would think that coming up with an idea for a viable venture located within it would be easy. But in reality, identifying the best businesses to start […]
5 Things You Should Know about Property Taxes in Nigeria
Property owners in Nigeria are required to pay tax to the government for building, renting, and selling real estate assets. They may also be taxed for the sole reason that they contribute to the government’s infrastructure spending. If you are a landlord or aspire to be one, you need to know the various property […]
10 PropTech Startup Ideas for Nigerian Entrepreneurs in 2025
Real estate is one of Nigeria’s biggest sectors, employing tens of thousands of people and contributing trillions of naira to the country’s economy each year. But there are numerous challenges within its domain that need to be addressed. And these issues present Nigerian entrepreneurs with potential PropTech startup ideas to bring to life. Read […]
Top 10 Women in Nigeria’s Real Estate Industry
There’s no shortage of women in Nigeria’s real estate industry. At least that’s what you’d think if you were surveying marketers for projects and companies in the space. But if you look past the lower levels of the business, you’ll find that there aren’t nearly as many women working at the pinnacle of the […]
6 Non-Bank Funding Options for Real Estate Projects in Nigeria
Banks are a big part of the real estate ecosystem in Nigeria. They are key financiers in the industry, providing capital for many developments. However, with the increase in interest rates in recent times, companies in this domain are finding traditional lenders too expensive. As a result, they are seeking non-bank funding for real […]