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16.5%, 17.6%, and 17.8%, net annualized returns on sold works held longer than one year (See all 29 at Masterworks.com)

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^{*According to Masterworks data. Investing involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. See important Reg A disclosures at masterworks.com/cd.}

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to accelerate affordable housing delivery, strengthen urban renewal initiatives and promote sustainable urban development across Nigeria. The renewed collaboration seeks to expand technical support, climate-resilient infrastructure, capacity building and implementation of the National Urban Development Policy as the country responds to rapid urbanisation and growing housing demand.

The rapid expansion of short-let apartments across Nigeria's major cities is intensifying pressure on the country's already strained housing market, with industry stakeholders warning that the conversion of residential properties into short-term accommodation is reducing the supply of long-term rental housing and contributing to rising rents. The trend has become increasingly visible in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan, where growing demand for short-stay accommodation is reshaping residential property investment and urban housing patterns

President Bola Tinubu has approved road infrastructure projects valued at approximately ₦3.9 trillion across 15 states, marking one of the Federal Government's largest infrastructure commitments in recent years. The projects are expected to improve national connectivity, reduce transport costs, stimulate economic activity and support housing and urban development by opening new growth corridors across the country.

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The Federal Government has directed the reconstruction of the deteriorating Ibadan-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after confirming that the completed stretch has suffered significant structural failure. The decision, announced after a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), follows concerns that the affected section has become unsafe for motorists and requires urgent intervention using reinforced concrete pavement technology..

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Heavy rainfall across Lagos has heightened concerns over the city's flood resilience after widespread flooding disrupted transport, affected residential communities and forced operational changes at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The incident has renewed attention on the need for stronger drainage infrastructure, stricter development control and climate-resilient urban planning as the rainy season intensifies.

Strategic infrastructure investments are strengthening the Lagos Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) as a leading destination for industrial and real estate investment, with industry stakeholders noting that continued improvements in transport, logistics and utilities are creating the conditions for increased domestic and foreign capital inflows. The evolving investment environment is expected to support manufacturing, logistics, commercial property development and long-term economic growth within one of Nigeria's most important industrial corridors.