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Governor's consent: a realistic timeline for 2026

Everyone quotes three months. Here is what the process actually involves, where it stalls, and how to keep it moving without paying for speed you will not get.

Nathaniel Uriri · 9 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Legal

How to verify a land title in Lagos before you pay a naira

A title search at the Lands Bureau costs a small fraction of a deposit. Here is what to ask for, what the result actually tells you, and the three red flags that end a deal.

Nathaniel Uriri · 14 May 2026 · 1 min read