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The history of Ikeja which is the capital of Lagos state is not known by many. The origin comprises of two major components which are Ipodo Quarters and Isale-Awori Quarters. Ipodo Quarters were founded by an Awori called Ikudehinbu while Isale-Awori Ipodo Quarters were founded by Amore who came from Otta. Ikudehinbu was the progenitor of the present day Odu ...

Lagos is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and also one of the most populous urban agglomerations. It is a major financial centre in Africa i.e. the megacity with the highest GDP. Some Lagosians who are wise and knows the value of real estate investment have chosen popular areas in Lagos as their cash cow. One of ...

“How the heck did this dude manage to convince my good-natured and highly disciplined landlord to lease his apartment to him?” That was the question that kept roving in my mind when I finally made it to my two bedroom apartment after a hard day’s job. My wife and kids had gone for our church’s vigil, so I had returned ...

A 34-year-old real estate agent, Michael Komolafe, who allegedly stole N256,000 from a Police Inspector, was, yesterday, arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, Lagos. The defendant, whose residential address was not given, is facing a one-count charge of stealing, preferred against him by the Police. The prosecutor, Sergeant Cyriacus Osuji, told the court that the defendant committed the alleged offence ...

Lagos state is unique in many ways. It is the most populous state of Nigeria and is the leading non-oil sector contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic product (GDP). In this piece, Biodun Onayele writes about Lagos and the evolution of Onyingbo market. In 2006, Lagos contributed 30% of the nation’s GDP, consumed more than 60% of its energy, paid 65% ...

Getting an accommodation in the city of excellence is never a walk in the park. In most cases a tenant in Lagos does pass through thick and thin to find shelter because of the competitive nature of the city which is the fastest growing city in Africa, with a population of over 21 million people. In this piece, Solomon Izuagie,a ...

Do you know many tenants live in their rented apartments discontented, yet can’t show their landlords their discontentment? Well…it is normal to feel disconnected from what isn’t entirely yours. This article lists 5 signs it’s time to break up with your landlord. Just as it is with every relationship on earth, your landlord is usually all nice and dandy at ...

Lagos may be the most populated city in Nigeria but it is also the most economically viable city in West Africa and one of the best places to live on the African continent. This article explains why you should live and work in Lagos. I have a couple of friends who swore never to live in Lagos while we were ...

Slums don’t just spring up because a certain group of people or a certain cabal is out to mess up the structure of an urban city, Slums are created by individuals to fix a dire situation. This article talks about “how slums are created in urban cities and why they are destroyed” Any society or urban city that is not ...

Having a good insight into the legal documents and documentations in real estate transactions will give you an edge and put you in better standing when doing business within the sector. The next Debo Adejana Seminar aims to bring this to your knowledge. As we gear up to the 2nd edition of the Debo Adejana Real Estate Seminar for 2017, ...