Folagbade Daniel, Author at Lands Of Nigeria

Stacked 50kg bags of cement at a building-materials supplier, illustrating rising cement prices in Nigeria in July 2026

Cement Prices Cross ₦15,000 in July 2026: What Builders Should Do

A 50kg bag of cement hit ₦12,500–₦15,000+ in July 2026, with more rises tipped for August. Current Dangote, BUA and HBM prices — and the practical moves for anyone building now.

Folagbade Daniel July 29, 2026

Aerial view of houses in a Nigerian city, illustrating the country's 22-28 million housing deficit

Investment News

Nigeria’s Housing Deficit Hits 22–28 Million Homes: What It Means for Buyers & Investors (2026)

Nigeria's housing deficit is estimated at 22–28 million homes. Here's what that huge number really means for buyers, builders and investors in 2026 — the opportunity and the trap.

Folagbade Daniel July 29, 2026

Lagos, Nigeria city skyline, illustrating the debate over whether Lagos homes are overpriced in 2026

Market Insight News

Are Lagos Homes Overpriced in 2026? The Honest Answer

Many insiders say Lagos homes are overpriced in 2026 — a 3-bed can cost 15–25× the median household income. Here's the honest breakdown of who's right, and where value still exists.

Folagbade Daniel July 29, 2026

Stacked bags of cement, used to estimate how much cement it takes to build a house in Nigeria

Cost Analysis

How Much Cement to Build a House in Nigeria (2026)

How many bags of cement it takes to build a house in Nigeria — by building type, where the cement goes, and what it costs at 2026 prices.

Folagbade Daniel July 29, 2026

A man reviewing property paperwork before a deal, illustrating how to verify a LASRERA-registered estate agent in Lagos in 2026

Market Insight Real estate

LASRERA Crackdown: How to Verify a Lagos Estate Agent (2026)

LASRERA recovered ₦270m from fraudulent Lagos agents in 2025–2026. Here's how to check an estate agent is properly registered before you pay a kobo — plus the red flags of a fake.

Folagbade Daniel July 29, 2026

$Wooden blocks assembled into the shape of a house, illustrating fractional co-ownership of Nigerian real estate in 2026$

Investment Real estate

Fractional Property Ownership in Nigeria (2026): How It Works & the Real Risks

Fractional ownership lets you co-own Nigerian property from a small stake. Here's how it actually works in 2026, what returns to expect, and the SEC rules and risks to check before you invest.

Folagbade Daniel July 29, 2026

Aerial view of a residential neighbourhood in Ibadan, Nigeria, illustrating housing-finance reform and the proposed National Housing Finance Authority in 2026

News Real estate

Nigeria’s New Housing Finance Authority (2026): What It Means for Buyers

The FG plans a National Housing Finance Authority and wants informal workers in the NHF from ₦5,000/month. What the 2026 housing-finance reform actually means — and what to do now.

Folagbade Daniel July 29, 2026

Long-span metal roofing sheets fixed on a pitched roof, illustrating roofing costs for a house in Nigeria in 2026

Cost Analysis

Cost of Roofing a House in Nigeria (2026): Full ₦ Breakdown

What it really costs to roof a house in Nigeria in 2026 — sheet prices per m², timber, labour and full totals by house type, with both naira and dollar figures.

Folagbade Daniel July 29, 2026

Investment Real estate

Home Loans for Nigerians Abroad: The 2026 Diaspora Mortgage Guide

Nigerians abroad can now get a mortgage to buy or build back home — including a new FMBN diaspora scheme launching August 2026. Your options, the requirements, real costs, and the traps.

Folagbade Daniel July 28, 2026

Concrete building blocks, used to estimate how many blocks build a 4-bedroom duplex in Nigeria

Cost Analysis

How Many Blocks to Build a 4-Bedroom Duplex in Nigeria (2026)

A 4-bedroom duplex in Nigeria takes roughly 6,000–9,000 blocks. Here's how the number is worked out, the cement needed, and what the blocks cost in 2026.

Folagbade Daniel July 28, 2026