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Nigeria Property Law Coverage
36 States + FCT

Federal baseline and state-by-state tenancy rules — auto-applied to every listing

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Federal Baseline

Federal Baseline (General Overview)

Constitutional and statutory framework applying nationwide

Land Use Act (1978)

Land administration vested at state level and FCT via Minister

Key Provisions

  • • All land vested in State Governors
  • • Urban vs Rural land classification
  • • Right of Occupancy framework

Governor's / Minister's Consent

Consent indicators for certain transfers

Requirements

  • • Required for most transfers
  • • State-specific processing times
  • • Fee structures vary by state

Occupancy Rights Context

Certificate of Occupancy and Right of Occupancy framework

Document Types

  • • Statutory Right of Occupancy
  • • Customary Right of Occupancy
  • • Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)

Important Notice

Information provided is general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific transactions, consult qualified legal professionals and verify current regulations with relevant state authorities.

Regional Coverage

State-by-State Coverage

Comprehensive legal guidance across all Nigerian regions

South-West

6 States

Lagos • Ogun • Oyo • Osun • Ondo • Ekiti

Legal Framework

Property & Conveyancing Law

Lagos Tenancy Law Highlights:

  • • Strict rent advance limits (max 1 year residential)
  • • LASRERA compliance for agents
  • • Structured eviction notice periods
  • • Land Use Charge applies

South-East

5 States

Anambra • Imo • Abia • Enugu • Ebonyi

Legal Framework

Conveyancing Act 1881

Key Considerations:

  • • Customary land ownership patterns
  • • Family land verification critical
  • • Community consent may be required
  • • Survey and deed checks mandatory

South-South

6 States

Rivers • Delta • Edo • Bayelsa • Akwa Ibom • Cross River

Legal Framework

Conveyancing Act 1881

Key Considerations:

  • • Strong family land issues
  • • Mandatory survey requirements
  • • Community verification important
  • • Registry and deed validation

North-Central

7 Territories

FCT • Kogi • Kwara • Benue • Plateau • Nasarawa • Niger

Legal Framework

Land Use Act + Recovery of Premises

FCT Specifics:

  • • Minister's Consent (not Governor)
  • • Federal land allocation framework
  • • Strong enforcement culture
  • • AGIS registration for FCT

North-West

7 States

Kaduna • Kano • Katsina • Jigawa • Kebbi • Sokoto • Zamfara

Legal Framework

Land Use Act Dominant

Key Considerations:

  • • Statutory Right of Occupancy
  • • Governor's Consent framework
  • • Registry verification processes
  • • State-specific processing times

North-East

6 States

Borno • Yobe • Adamawa • Taraba • Gombe • Bauchi

Legal Framework

Land Use Act Framework

Key Considerations:

  • • Governor's Consent required
  • • Registry verification important
  • • Statutory Right of Occupancy
  • • State land administration rules