merge2own Journal
Own a home in Nigeria, from anywhere in the world.
Field-tested guides, market insight, and diaspora stories from the merge2own team.
"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.
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.
The Six Title Documents You Must Verify Before Paying a Kobo
C of O, Governor's Consent, Deed of Assignment, survey plan and more — what each one proves, the forgeries to watch for, and why registry-level verification is non-negotiable.
Excision, Gazette and the Demolition Risk: Why "Cheap Land" Can Cost You Everything
Unexcised land can be reclaimed by government — and any structure on it demolished without compensation. Here is how to read excision and gazette status before you buy.
Buy and Close From Abroad — Without Boarding a Flight
You should not have to fly home repeatedly to buy a house. Here is how remote verification, a registered power of attorney, an in-country closing team and escrow let you close with confidence.
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.
How to Vet Developers and Agents — and Avoid Abandoned "Off-Plan" Projects
Fake agents, abandoned estates, and a "diaspora premium" on the price. Here is how to tell a credible developer from a costly one — and why dealing through a regulated facilitator changes the odds.
UK-Based and Buying in Nigeria? Tax Points You Shouldn't Ignore
Remittance basis, double-taxation relief, and how rental income back home is treated by HMRC.