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Abuja’s New Rent Bill (2026): The 12-Month Advance Cap Explained

A new House of Reps bill would stop Abuja landlords demanding more than 12 months' rent upfront and create an FCT authority to order refunds. It isn't law yet. Here's what it says and what to do now.

Folagbade Daniel October 29, 2026

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Ebola in Abuja (2026): What It Means for Property Buyers

Nigeria confirmed one imported Ebola case in Abuja in October 2026. The patient has been evacuated and 54 contacts are being monitored. What it means for land inspections, prices and scams.

Folagbade Daniel October 27, 2026

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Someone Built on Your Land in Nigeria? What to Do Next

Found someone building on your plot? Don't use force. Document, check the boundary, and in Lagos petition the land grabbers task force. Steps, penalties and deadlines.

Folagbade Daniel October 9, 2026

Capital Gains Tax on Selling Land in Nigeria — Lands of Nigeria Cost Guide cover

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Capital Gains Tax on Selling Land in Nigeria (2026): What You Owe Now

Sell a plot or a house in Nigeria in 2026 and the profit is taxed on a sliding scale from 0% to 25%, not the old flat 10%. The first…

Folagbade Daniel October 6, 2026

Abuja Land Revocation: Ground Rent Rules — Lands of Nigeria Buyer Safety cover

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Abuja Land Revocation: Ground Rent Rules Buyers Must Check

FCTA revoked 1,095 Abuja plots over ground rent and land use, and October 2026 brought new demolitions and a ₦700m suit. How to check an Abuja plot isn't at risk before you pay.

Folagbade Daniel October 6, 2026

Land Use Act 1978 Explained — Lands of Nigeria Land & Title cover

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Land Use Act 1978 Explained: What It Means If You Buy Land in Nigeria

Here is the law behind every land headache in Nigeria. Under the Land Use Act of 1978, all land in a state is vested in the Governor, who holds it…

Folagbade Daniel October 6, 2026

Solar System Cost for a House in Nigeria (2026) – rooftop solar panels, Lands of Nigeria cost guide cover

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How Much Does a Solar System Cost for a House in Nigeria (2026)?

A complete home solar system in Nigeria costs about ₦2.3M–₦3.4M for 3kVA, ₦3.6M–₦5.7M for 5kVA and ₦7.9M–₦12.3M for 10kVA in September 2026. Component prices, sizing and the battery decision most quotes gloss over.

Folagbade Daniel September 28, 2026

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Flood-Prone Areas in Lagos (2026) — and How to Check Any Plot Before You Buy

The Lagos areas named in the September 2026 flood alert, what NiHSA's outlook says about the rest of the state, and a plot-level checklist you can run before paying for land or a house.

Folagbade Daniel September 25, 2026

Front elevation of the four-storey apartment block in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, showing curved white balconies, a dark lift core and the gated forecourt

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Nigerian Land Without a Will: A Diaspora Family’s First Steps

Understand the questions raised by Nigerian land without a will, Lagos probate routes and the property records a family should prepare for legal advice.

Folagbade Daniel September 21, 2026

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7 Costly Mistakes Nigerians Abroad Make Buying Land Back Home (2026)

The 7 mistakes that cost diaspora Nigerians the most when buying land back home in 2026 — from paying before verifying to blank power of attorney — and how to avoid each, in ₦ and $.

Folagbade Daniel September 21, 2026