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Lagos Land Use Charge: What the 2026 Bills Mean for Property Owners | Gidi

The Lagos State Government's release of the 2026 Land Use Charge (LUC) bills reflects a broader reality: property taxation remains one of…

3 days ago

AFRICA | Market Signals & Structural Shifts | Gidi

1. PropTech Capital Flows Signal Maturing African Real Estate Systems A Moroccan PropTech firm, Yakeey, secured $15 million in Series A funding, reinforcing a broader…

2 weeks ago

South Africa’s Dominance of Africa’s REIT Market: Implications and Lessons for Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector | Gidi

South Africa controls roughly 95% of Africa’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market, while Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy by GDP…

1 month ago

Building Compliance Failures and Urban Development Lessons in Lagos – A Recent Estate Demolition Case | Gidi

Introduction In mid-January 2026, the demolition of several residential buildings within an estate in Ajah sent shockwaves through Lagos’ real…

1 month ago

Navigating Nigeria’s 2025 Rent Relief: A Tenant’s Guide to the New Tax Deduction | Gidi

Nigeria’s tax landscape has undergone a significant reform with the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. A cornerstone of…

2 months ago

Real Estate Industry Update, OctoberReal Estate Industry Update, October | Gidi

1. PropTech Funding in Africa Jumps Over 3,000% as Investors Back Digital Real Estate Recent data from TechCabal Insights shows…

4 months ago

Lagos State Tenancy & Recovery Bill 2025: Implication On Real Estate Development | Gidi

Overview of the 2025 Tenancy & Recovery Bill The Lagos State House of Assembly introduced the Tenancy and Recovery of…

4 months ago

Building Approvals in Lagos: Provisional Vs Final Approval | Gidi

In Lagos, property developers must navigate a strict approval process enforced by multiple agencies and laws. Key stakeholders include the…

4 months ago

Bridging the Capital Gap: Leveraging Institutional Capital and Creative Financing for Real Estate Development in Nigeria | Gidi

Nigeria’s housing crisis is vast: estimates of the national deficit range from 20 to 28 million units. Lagos alone, Nigeria’s…

5 months ago

Laws, Acts, and Regulations Impacting Real Estate in Nigeria & Lagos (2021–2025) | Gidi

The 2021–2025 cycle reshaped the legal perimeter of Nigerian real estate. At the federal level, fiscal clarity and structural incentives…

5 months ago