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Guides for buying, building and owning property in Nigeria from abroad

Plain-English answers on land titles, verification, building projects and tax, written for Nigerians who live outside the country.

Tax & paperwork

Diaspora landlord tax in Nigeria: what you owe on rental income in 2026

Rent from Nigerian property is taxable in Nigeria wherever you live. What the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 means for landlords abroad: residence, withholding tax on rent,…

3 min read
Land & titles

C of O vs Governor’s Consent: what is the difference?

A Certificate of Occupancy grants a right to land; Governor's Consent approves its sale to you. What each one means under the Land Use Act, and…

4 min read
Land & titles

How to verify land in Ibadan from abroad: a step-by-step guide

The seven checks to do before paying for land in Ibadan when you live outside Nigeria: documents, title search, survey charting, the right to sell, site…

5 min read

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