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Impact of fuel subsidy removal on housing, Oluseyi   A crucial government policy and financial support mechanism, fuel subsidy which is aimed at making petroleum products readily available and affordable for every Nigerian began in the 1970s. The policy which became institutionalized with the enactment of the Price Control Act in 1977 also sought to […]

  Eghosa Aiyamenkhue, Email: aiyamenkhueeghosa@gmail.com Department of Quantity Surveying, University of Lagos, Nigeria Opeyemi Oyeyipo, Department of Quantity Surveying, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria; Oluseyi Akinbode Okeyode, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Nigeria ABTRACT Nigeria essentially imports a net amount of gasoline (PMS), diesel (AGO), kerosene (HHK), and aviation kerosene

  Introduction Housing remains one of the most critical socio-economic needs in urban centers, particularly in rapidly growing cities such as Lagos State, Nigeria. The high demand for accommodation, combined with limited housing supply, has historically exposed tenants to exploitative practices, including excessive rent demands, arbitrary eviction, and unregulated agency fees. In response to these

  The Impact of Insurance Valuation in Nigeria Insurance valuation refers to the systematic process of determining the fair and accurate value of insured assets or liabilities for the purpose of establishing appropriate insurance coverage, setting premiums, and guiding risk management strategies. In Nigeria, a country with a growing, yet under-penetrated insurance market, effective valuation

COMPREHENSIVE STEP-BY-STEP EXPLANATION OF THE PROPERTY TITLE SEARCH PROCESS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA, Here’s a comprehensive step-by-step explanation of the property title search process in Lagos State, Nigeria, including what it is, why it matters, and how to do it properly with references from authoritative real-estate and legal sources.(The Africanvestor) 1. Understand What a Title

The Land Use Act (LUA) of 1978 has had wide-ranging legal, economic, and social impacts in Nigeria. Below is a structured discussion of its major impacts, covering positive and negative effects, followed by academic and legal references. Impact of the Land Use Act in Nigeria 1. Centralization of Land Ownership The Land Use Act vested

Key Considerations Before Investing in Real Estate in Lagos State 1. Land Ownership and Documentation Title Verification is Crucial: Many properties in Lagos have fake or incomplete documentation. Common valid titles: Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), Governor’s Consent, Registered Deed of Assignment. Avoid land with “Excision in Process” or “Omo Onile” claims unless you’re

Investing in real estate can be a wise decision for several reasons: Potential for appreciation: Property values can increase over time, making real estate a valuable long-term investment. Rental income: You can earn passive income through rental properties. Leverage: With a mortgage, you can finance a larger investment than you could otherwise afford. Tax benefits:

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