Ever heard someone say “That land is ours”… then a court case shows up?
That’s because property ownership in Nigeria isn’t just about buying land, it’s about legal rights.
In Nigeria, property rights are guided by laws like the Land Use Act, the Constitution, and conveyancing laws. What does that mean for you?
Once you own property properly, you have the right to:
Live in it, rent it out, or run a business there
Sell or transfer it (with Governor’s Consent)
Build and develop, as long as planning laws are followed
The law also protects you. You can’t be evicted illegally, you must be compensated if government acquires your property, and you can sue anyone who trespasses.
But here’s the problem
Most land issues in Nigeria come from poor documentation, family disputes, and overlapping claims not lack of money.
The smart move?
Get the right title, document everything, and never buy land without legal checks.
Because in Nigeria, what you don’t document… you don’t truly own.
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