Acquisition of Real Estate Assets by Foreigners in Nigeria: A Legal Perspective
The Blacks’ Law Dictionary defines term ‘foreigner’ to mean “a person who is not a citizen or subject of the state or country of which mention is made, or any one owing allegiance to a foreign state or sovereign” while an alien is “a person who is not a citizen of the...
How to Obtain a Demolition Permit in Lagos
In Nigeria, the demolition of a building cannot occur without first obtaining a valid demolition permit from the relevant regulatory authority. This requirement is crucial to mitigate the risk associated with unauthorized demolition activities and to ensure compliance...
Legal Perspective on Rent Review in Nigeria
Rent review is the process of reassessing and adjusting the rent of a leased property by the landlord with the consent of the tenant. A rent review is often prompted by changes in the market value of the property and prevalent economic realities. The goal of rent...
Land Registration & Security of Title in Nigeria | Step-by-Step Guide to Land Acquisition & Title Perfection
Land is one of nature’s most invaluable gifts to man. It is scarce and finite and as such, transactions involving land are regarded as significant investments requiring the utmost due diligence and careful consideration. Acquisition of land and interests in land is...