Folagbade, Author at Lands Of Nigeria

How Much Does It Cost to Plaster a House in Nigeria? (2026)

Plastering a house in Nigeria in 2026 costs about ₦1,500–₦2,800 per square metre supplied and applied — roughly ₦0.95M–₦1.8M for a 3-bedroom bungalow. Full ₦ and $ breakdown, cement quantities, and the extras most quotes leave out.

Folagbade August 15, 2026

Cost Analysis News

Dangote’s $800M Cement Expansion (2026): Will It Actually Cut Building Costs?

Dangote signed an $800M deal to double its Itori cement plant. Great for supply — but will it lower the ₦12,000–₦15,000 bag price? The honest answer, and what builders should do now.

Folagbade August 10, 2026

Property documents and a pen on a wooden desk, representing the land title papers a Nigerian buyer must verify before paying

Investment Real estate

7 Documents to Demand Before You Pay for Land in Nigeria (2026)

The 7 documents every land buyer in Nigeria must collect and verify in 2026 — survey plan, CTC, deed of assignment, Governor's Consent and more, with 2026 costs in ₦ and $.

Folagbade August 10, 2026

House keys, cash and property documents on a table, representing the FMBN Diaspora NHF mortgage for Nigerians abroad buying homes in Nigeria

Investment News

FMBN’s Diaspora Mortgage Goes Live Today: What to Check Before You Sign Up (2026)

FMBN launched its Diaspora NHF Mortgage in London on August 7, 2026 — up to ₦50m at 9% over 15 years, 30% down. Here are the real terms and what to verify first.

Folagbade August 10, 2026

Rows of houses along a residential street in Nigeria, representing Renewed Hope affordable housing units selling in Lagos and Abuja in 2026

News Real estate

Renewed Hope Homes Are Selling in Lagos and Abuja (2026): How to Apply and What to Check

With 2,000+ Renewed Hope units nearing completion in Lagos and sales underway, here's how to actually apply, who qualifies, and the traps to avoid in 2026.

Folagbade August 10, 2026

Aerial view of a multi-lane highway interchange, representing Nigerian infrastructure projects pushing up land values in 2026

Investment Real estate

7 Infrastructure Projects Driving Up Land Value in Nigeria (2026)

The seven infrastructure projects moving Nigerian land prices most in 2026 — from the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway (land up 25–40% within 5km) to the Lekki Deep Sea Port and Fourth Mainland Bridge — and how to buy near them without getting burned.

Folagbade August 5, 2026

Market Insight

Nigerian Cities Ranked by Electricity Supply (2026)

Which Nigerian cities get the most reliable electricity in 2026 — ranked by Band A coverage and actual delivery, with what power costs per kWh in naira and dollars.

Folagbade August 5, 2026

A key in a white apartment door, illustrating Lagos rent and tenancy rule changes for tenants and landlords in 2026

News Real estate

Lagos Tenancy Bill 2026: What the New Rent Rules Mean for You

Lagos's proposed 2026 Tenancy Bill would cap advance rent at one year for new tenants (three months for monthly ones), limit agency fees to 5%, and fine breaches up to ₦1M. Here's what tenants, landlords and diaspora owners should actually do.

Folagbade August 5, 2026

A model house beside stacks of coins on a table, illustrating Nigeria's 2026 FMBN mortgage reforms and home financing

Investment News

FG Wants FMBN to Quadruple Mortgages in 2026 — Can You Actually Get One?

The FG has ordered FMBN to lift annual mortgages from about 500 to 2,000 and channel 40% of NHF contributions into home loans. Good news — but 2,000 loans against a 22–28M home deficit is a drop in the ocean. Here's who actually qualifies and what to do instead.

Folagbade August 5, 2026

Investment News

FMBN’s New Diaspora Mortgage (Up to ₦50m): What Nigerians Abroad Should Do Now

FMBN launches a Diaspora NHF mortgage of up to ₦50m (~$34,000) on August 7, 2026. Here's who qualifies, how it works, and what Nigerians abroad should do now.

Folagbade August 5, 2026