By NWAFOR AZINGE THE Delta State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Renewal has directed property owners and real estate developers to obtain the official Ministry seal on approved building plans before starting construction. The directive, which took effect on 14 September 2026, applies to property owners, developers, consultants and contractors across the state. Under […]
By NWAFOR AZINGE THE Delta State House of Assembly has advanced a proposed new tenancy law aimed at reshaping landlord-tenant relations and regulating activities within the state’s property market. The Delta State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill, 2026, passed its second reading during Tuesday’s plenary on 6 October 2026. Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Arthur […]
By GEORGETTE CHIDI Old Rent Law Faces Replacement A 49-year-old tenancy law in Delta State could soon give way to a new legal framework as the State House of Assembly advances the Delta State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill, 2026. The Assembly gave the proposed legislation its first reading on Wednesday 30 September, marking […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the Cubana Millennium City as a major private-sector investment that will accelerate the state’s economic transformation. The governor made the remark during a visit to the project’s exhibition booth at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in Asaba. He received a […]
An investigation into Lagos State’s housing schemes reveals a widening gap between government intentions and the realities faced by low-income residents, with affordability concerns shutting out millions of workers. The Promise of Affordable Housing FOR decades, public housing has been presented as a solution to Lagos’ growing accommodation crisis. Beginning with the mass housing programme […]
Nigeria Tax Act 2025 Now in Force, No 25% Levy on Building Funds — Committee THE Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has officially come into force, contrary to circulating claims that the law will only commence in 2027 and impose a 25 per cent tax on construction funds, building materials and bank balances. The Presidential Fiscal […]
By TOSI ORE A Tech Response to Nigeria’s Deep-Rooted Property Scam Problem Fraud as a Structural Threat REAL estate fraud in Nigeria has evolved from isolated incidents into a systemic threat, draining over ₦100 billion annually from unsuspecting investors. Fake land titles, multiple sales of the same property and collusion with informal agents have become […]