Investing & Deals

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

Nigerian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) recorded an average 28% net asset value (NAV) growth in Q1 2026, according to

Private equity funds (local and international) have doubled commitments to Nigerian logistics and warehousing assets in Q1 2026, with deals

Diaspora-funded co-living and co-working hybrid spaces (integrated residential apartments + shared office/retail/amenity zones) have surged 40% in new project announcements

Mixed-use developments — projects integrating residential, commercial (offices/shops), and retail spaces in one location — are emerging as one of

A viral Nairaland thread (now with 50+ responses, 1.2k+ views and active discussion as of mid-February 2026) has spotlighted 7

Prime Lagos neighborhoods — particularly Ikoyi and Victoria Island — experienced apartment price increases of over 30% in just six

Mid-market apartments (2–3 bedrooms) priced ₦15M–₦45M in emerging corridors are delivering consistent 14–22% net yields in 2026, according to updated

Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in the ₦20M–₦60M acquisition range near major Nigerian universities continues to deliver consistent 16–26% net yields

The Nigerian Housing Market (NHM) 2026 Outlook (released early January 2026) projects nationwide residential property price growth of 5–15% this

Affordable housing and luxury properties are the two poles currently propelling Nigeria’s real estate market forward in 2026, according to

The highest cash-flow consistency in urban Nigerian real estate right now is coming from micro-apartment clusters — small developments of

One of the most under-the-radar, high-occupancy buy-to-let strategies in Nigeria right now is acquiring and converting 4–12 room mini-buildings (bungalows

The student hostel flip in the ₦10M–₦30M range remains one of the most consistent mid-level real estate plays in Nigeria

For new real estate investors in Nigeria in 2026, the most powerful starting range is ₦5M–₦10M. This “sweet spot” offers