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Property taxation is moving back into focus in Lagos as the state government orders property owners with outstanding 2025 Land Use Charge obligations to settle their debts.
The directive signals a renewed push by authorities to strengthen revenue collection while tightening enforcement around property related taxes. For many property owners and investors, the Land Use Charge has long been a sensitive issue, balancing the state’s need to fund infrastructure with concerns about compliance costs in an already pressured housing market.
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Lagos Govt Orders Property Owners to Settle 2025 Land Use Charge Debts
The Lagos State Government has directed property owners across the state to settle outstanding 2025 Land Use Charge (LUC) bills, warning that enforcement actions will soon begin against defaulters.The directive was issued in a statement announcing the release of the 2026 Land Use Charge bills, with authorities emphasising that property owners who failed to meet their obligations in 2025 must clear their debts promptly to avoid enforcement measures.
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FEC Approves Demolition and Reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the demolition and reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos, following technical assessments that concluded the ageing structure can no longer be rehabilitated. The decision was announced by David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, after a council meeting chaired by Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.According to the minister, the council also approved ₦5.6 billion for advanced engineering consultants to undertake the detailed design and cost evaluation for the proposed bridge replacement.
Lagos Governor Links Real Estate Development to Long-Term Economic Stability
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasised the critical role of property investment in driving economic growth, job creation, and urban development in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Speaking at a BusinessDay conference on property investment, the governor stated that Lagos is positioning itself as a model for sustainable urban growth through smart planning, disciplined capital allocation, and strong institutional frameworks designed to attract long-term real estate investment.
Magistrate Court in Akure Orders Arrest of Suspect in Property Dispute
A magistrate court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the arrest and detention of a suspect over alleged contempt of court linked to an ongoing land dispute. The court issued the directive after the suspect, identified as Oba Adewale Sunday Boboye, reportedly failed to honour repeated court summons related to the case. The proceedings stem from allegations involving a disputed parcel of land in the Igoba area along Igoba–Akure Road.
FEC Approves Six Major Road Projects to Boost Infrastructure Across Nigeria
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved six major road projects across different regions of the country as part of efforts to improve national connectivity and strengthen economic corridors. The approvals were announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, after a council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
The projects include large-scale highway reconstruction and rehabilitation initiatives spanning several states and strategic transport routes.
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