Investing & Deals

Nigeria’s real estate market is shifting into a more disciplined consolidation phase in 2026. High construction costs, persistently elevated interest

Nigerian investors and institutions are actively eyeing a substantial share of Africa’s real estate market, projected to reach $347 billion

Industry consensus in early 2026 indicates that Nigeria’s luxury residential market will continue to grow steadily this year, supported by

Serviced plots priced between ₦45M and ₦85M along the Lekki–Epe Expressway corridor are delivering strong 18–26% annualised returns in 2026.

Purpose-built mini-malls (8–15 shops) priced between ₦35M and ₦75M in emerging corridors are delivering consistent 15–23% net yields in 2026.

Purpose-built student hostels in the ₦25M–₦55M range near major universities are delivering consistent 16–24% net yields in 2026, according to

Serviced plots priced between ₦40M and ₦90M along major rail and highway corridors are delivering strong 20–30% annualised returns in

Industry consensus in early 2026 indicates that Nigeria’s luxury residential market will continue to grow steadily this year, supported by

The Nigerian Housing Market (NHM) 2026 Outlook report projects nationwide residential property price growth of between 5% and 15% this

Key Takeaways Yield Range: Mid-market townhouses in Gbagada Phase 2 & Lekki Phase 1 Extension deliver 16–24% net yields in

Key Takeaways Top Zones: Meristem highlights Lekki-Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Ikorodu, Yaba & Surulere for 15–30% price growth by end-2026. Yield Range:

Key Takeaways Allocation: 12% of AUM in Q1 2026 Targets: Logistics, student housing, REITs Returns: Logistics 15-20%, student housing 12-18%

Key Takeaways Sell-out rate: 65% off-plan sales in Q1 2026 Top locations: Eko Atlantic and Banana Island Buyer profile: Diaspora

Key Takeaways Average yield: Lagos short-lets delivered 24% average net yield in Q1 2026 Top zone: Lekki Phase 1 leads

Key Takeaways Record FDI: $1.8 billion in 2025, highest in 5 years Top sector: Logistics/warehousing at 40% Source countries: UK,

Diaspora remittances reached record levels in late 2025 (World Bank preliminary estimates ~$25–27 billion), fueling a 22% surge in off-plan