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Today’s edition turns to enforcement and the growing regulatory pressure inside Lagos’ property market.
Authorities have begun sealing estates developed without approved layout plans, signaling a renewed commitment to urban planning compliance and stricter oversight of development activity across the state. For developers, investors, and prospective homeowners, the message is clear: documentation, approvals, and proper planning processes are no longer optional details in the background of a project.
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Lagos Seals Estates Without Approved Layout Plans in Renewed Enforcement Crackdown
The Lagos State Government has intensified its enforcement drive against residential estates operating without approved layout plans and building permits. In a renewed crackdown that commenced on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, officials from the Office of Physical Planning sealed several structures across the Lekki corridor and parts of Lagos Island.
Real Estate Becomes Top Investment Choice in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda
Real estate has surpassed stocks and mutual funds to become the most preferred investment asset class across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda. According to the Risevest Cost of Living Report 2025, property investments now dominate portfolio allocations as investors increasingly seek tangible hedges against currency volatility and inflationary pressures.
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8.6km Airport Expressway to Kuje Junction Project Reaches 73% Completion
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced that the development of the 8.6-kilometre Highway 105, stretching from the Airport Expressway to Kuje Junction, has reached 73% completion. Speaking during an inspection of the project site on Wednesday, the Minister indicated that the road is on track for commissioning in May 2026.
10km Access Road to Abuja’s Renewed Hope City to Reach Completion in May
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced that the 10-kilometre access road linking the Karsana district to the Renewed Hope City housing project is scheduled for completion in May 2026. Speaking during an inspection of the project site on Tuesday, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction, noting that the infrastructure is a critical component of the Federal Government’s strategy to expand Abuja’s housing capacity and improve urban connectivity.
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BUA Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu Urges African Leaders to Prioritize Industrial Transformation
Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has called on African governments and continental stakeholders to pivot from a raw material extraction model to large-scale industrial transformation. Speaking on Tuesday at a high-level mining forum convened by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in Cape Town, South Africa, Rabiu emphasized that local processing is the key to unlocking Africa’s true economic potential and ensuring shared prosperity.
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