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Today’s edition looks at how policy signals, market activity, and on-the-ground developments are influencing housing outcomes across the country. Together, these shifts offer clues about where pressure is building, where opportunities are emerging, and what may define the months ahead.
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2026 Outlook: Strong Rental Yields Forecasted for Nigeria’s Urban Growth Corridors
Real estate investors in Nigeria are positioned to see significant returns in 2026, with rental yields in major urban growth corridors projected to reach between 8% and 18% per annum. This growth is primarily driven by a persistent housing deficit, high urbanization rates, and a strategic "flight to quality" among both domestic and diaspora investors.
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Lagos State Targets Three Million Unit Housing Deficit with 2026 Project Expansion
The Lagos State Government has announced an intensified strategy for 2026 to expand the state's housing stock and address a deficit currently estimated at three million units. By accelerating the completion of existing schemes and leveraging private-sector partnerships, the administration aims to provide high-quality, affordable residential options for the city's growing population.
Tax Reform and Housing Finance: REDAN Sets Agenda for 17th AGM in Abuja
The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) will host its 17th Annual General Meeting on February 4, 2026, at the Los Angeles Events & Conference Centre in Abuja. Centred on the theme, "The New Tax Law as a Strategic Tool for Real Estate Finance and Housing Affordability," the event aims to align the nation's evolving tax framework with private sector efforts to reduce construction costs and improve access to long-term capital.
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FX MARKET SNAPSHOT
USD > NGN | 1,470.26 | Up by 0.41% |
GDP > NGN | 1,968.15 | Up by 0.25% |
EUR > NGN | 1,707.75 | Up by 0.24% |
CAD > NGN | 1,057.02 | Up by 0.09% |
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Economic Volatility Stifles Nigeria’s Real Estate Investment; House Prices Surge 40%
A new industry report has painted a sobering picture of the Nigerian property sector, revealing that a "volatile economic climate" and persistent uncertainty significantly discouraged both domestic and foreign real estate investment throughout 2025.
According to the 2025 Nigeria Real Estate Report released by prominent valuation firm Ubosi Eleh & Co., the sector is grappling with massive supply chain disruptions, naira devaluation, and a staggering spike in the cost of essential building materials.
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