Tag Archives: C of O

“The Iyase of Idumuje Kingdom in Aniocha North Local Council of Delta State, Chief Chris Ogwu has debunked allegations of land-grabbing by ‘disgruntled’ persons, who want to frustrate the social and economic progress of the community.”- The Guardian He said sons and daughters of Idumuje Kingdom, who require land for infrastructural developments and projects were guaranteed allocation of lands after ...

This is the concluding part of the topic; “How to do a Proper Land and Property Search”. Just like this first part, in this piece, we will be discussing the act of Land and Property search; it’s importance and the processes involved. Now, let’s examine critically a situation where a land owner who has done search on a property and ...

In this piece, we will be discussing the act of Land and Property search; it’s importance and the processes involved. According to the 1978 Land use act of the Federal republic of Nigeria, land in all parts of the country is owned by the Government. As stated in section one of the land use act: “Subject to the provisions of ...

Delta State Government has made it known, yesterday, that it may be compelled to evict residents of the 5,000 houses allegedly built on government land in the core Area II in the Asaba metropolis at the expiration of the 90 days given to property owners in the affected area to regularise their documents. Vanguard reports that the Chairman of the Land Regularisation ...

After ownership of land, one of the most intricate aspect of erecting a structure is processing a building plan approval. Having buildings erected on a large expanse of land without building plan approval is like, running a government without laws guiding it. Before an idea comes alive there is usually a period of imagination. The capture and establishment of an ...

For many, buying land is not much of a big deal, what is more worrisome is the ease of being defrauded in a country such as ours during land transactions. There have been many cases of land scams in the past and recent times. This article highlights the 10 commandments of land transactions in Nigeria every prospecting landlord must adhere ...

The Ogun state government has simplified the processes of issuing the electronic Certificate of Occupancy to property owners. This statement was made by the Director-General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Mr. Adewale Oshinowo. It added that the migration from paper C-of-O to the electronic format was to tackle counterfeiting of the document, eliminate fraud and ensure efficiency in land administration. ...

Ogun State government has distributed 5,000 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) and other land title documents to property owners across the state, under its Homeowners’ Charter programme which is aimed at deepening the property market in the state. Governor Ibikunle Amosun said that government initiated the scheme to assist property owners in the state through the regularisation of title document and ...

The Ogun State Government has announced the issuance of another batch of Certificates of Occupancy arising from the on-going Homeowners’ Charter Programme. In a press release, the Special Adviser/Director General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Mr. Adewale Oshinowo said that Homeowners’ Charter was a highly successful programme, which enables property owners to regularize the legal status and documentation of their ...