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#Lagos

5 articles on this topic.

Undeveloped land plots on the Lekki development frontier, Lagos
Diaspora Guides11 Jun 2026

"Omo Onile" and Land Grabbing: The Diaspora Buyer's Biggest Threat — and How to Neutralise It

Ancestral-claim "land owners", double sales, and stage-by-stage extortion cost buyers billions every year. Here is how the threat works, and how to take it off the table entirely.

merge2own Editorial· 9 min read
How to Buy a Home in Nigeria From Abroad: The 2026 Playbook
Diaspora Guides24 May 2026

How to Buy a Home in Nigeria From Abroad: The 2026 Playbook

Everything a diaspora buyer needs — from verifying title documents remotely to closing without ever boarding a flight. A field-tested, step-by-step walkthrough.

Adaeze Okonkwo· 11 min read
Lekki vs. Ibeju-Lekki: Where Diaspora Money Is Moving in 2026
Market & Neighborhoods15 May 2026

Lekki vs. Ibeju-Lekki: Where Diaspora Money Is Moving in 2026

Infrastructure, price-per-sqm, and rental yields compared across Lagos's two fastest-appreciating corridors.

Ngozi Eze· 9 min read
The 6 Title Documents You Must Verify Before Paying a Kobo
Diaspora Guides6 May 2026

The 6 Title Documents You Must Verify Before Paying a Kobo

C of O, Governor's Consent, Deed of Assignment and more — what each one proves and the red flags to watch for.

Adaeze Okonkwo· 8 min read
The Lagos Island skyline and central business district
Market & Neighborhoods28 Apr 2026

A Diaspora Buyer's Guide to Choosing the Right City and Neighbourhood (Lagos vs Abuja)

Buying blind from abroad is how people end up with the wrong location. Infrastructure, security, title regularity and resale vary enormously — here is how to choose between Lagos and Abuja.

merge2own Editorial· 9 min read