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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development as a central pillar for economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction, assuring stakeholders that ongoing and planned projects will be delivered with discipline, transparency, and continuity.

The governor made the remarks in Ibadan during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), led by its Continental Overseer, Pastor Adeola Mensah. The engagement provided a platform for broader discussions on governance, economic progress, and the role of infrastructure in improving livelihoods across the state.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has formally inaugurated the TAF Global Estate in Port Harcourt, positioning the project as part of the state’s housing and economic development strategy, even as the estate remains subject to approximately 90 unresolved legal cases related to land and regulatory matters.

The commissioning ceremony, which drew senior government officials, real estate developers, and sector stakeholders, underscored the administration’s focus on expanding formal housing supply and supporting urban development in Rivers State. Governor Fubara described the estate as an investment aligned with job creation, private sector participation, and the modernisation of the state’s urban landscape.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully raised N596.5 billion from its December Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction, reinforcing continued investor appetite for government securities despite prevailing macroeconomic pressures.

The auction, conducted by the Debt Management Office (DMO), featured the re-opening of two existing bonds: the FGN August 2030 bond and the FGN June 2032 bond. Both instruments attracted strong demand from domestic investors, including pension funds, asset managers, and other institutional participants.

Industrial real estate activity has picked up around Port Harcourt and the Onne axis, driven by logistics operators, oil and gas service firms, and port-related businesses. Demand for warehouses, service yards, and light industrial facilities has increased as companies seek proximity to supply chains and operational hubs.

Market observers note that this trend reflects a gradual broadening of Nigeria’s commercial real estate focus beyond Lagos. However, investor appetite in the region remains closely tied to land documentation clarity, infrastructure reliability, and regulatory certainty.

Source: Nigeria Real Estate Blog, “Demand Trends in Nigeria Real Estate 2025” Industry logistics and port activity reports referenced in regional market commentary

Nigeria’s office market continues to adjust to changing work patterns, with tenants favouring smaller, more efficient, and flexible spaces. Demand remains strongest for well-located Grade A offices and upgraded Grade B buildings offering reliable power, parking, and modern amenities.

Landlords are increasingly responding by reconfiguring floor layouts, offering shorter lease terms, and investing in building upgrades to maintain occupancy. Older office stock without refurbishment continues to face pressure, particularly in oversupplied submarkets of Lagos and Abuja.

Source: Corporate Real Estate Adaptation and Market Trend Reports, 2025 Commercial leasing commentary across Lagos and Abuja office markets

This week’s developments highlight a commercial real estate environment that remains active but selective. Capital is available, but pricing, legal clarity, tenant quality, and operational efficiency are increasingly decisive factors. For investors and developers, due diligence and disciplined project structuring continue to define success in Nigeria’s evolving CRE landscape.

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