How to get a legal title in Lagos and Abuja
Every step from survey to registered title, with the office that handles it, the law behind it and the fees as published. Built for buyers at home and in the diaspora: know exactly what to ask a seller for, and where they get anything that is missing.
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Lagos
12 steps · sources checked 2026-09-23
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10 steps · sources checked 2026-09-23
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Questions buyers ask
What documents prove who owns land in Lagos or Abuja?
A Certificate of Occupancy, or a Deed of Assignment that carries the Governor's consent (Lagos) or the Minister's consent (Abuja). In Abuja an FCT Right of Occupancy is also a title. Check any of them against a Land Registry search (Lagos) or an AGIS legal search (Abuja) before you pay.
Why does consent matter when I buy?
Under section 22 of the Land Use Act 1978, a right of occupancy cannot be transferred without the Governor's consent (the Minister's, in the FCT). Section 26 makes a transfer without consent void.
What is committed government acquisition?
Land the state has acquired for its own use. The seller does not own it and cannot sell it. The Surveyor-General's charting report shows it. NaijaMart does not allow such land to be listed.
Is a power of attorney a title?
No. A power of attorney lets someone act for the owner; it does not transfer ownership. The owner's own title still has to be checked, and the buyer still needs a deed and consent.
Does NaijaMart Property charge any fees?
Not during our introductory period. Listing, buying, selling and renting on NaijaMart Property are free for both sides; the only charges are standard bank transaction fees, which are shown before you pay.
I live abroad. How do I check a property I cannot visit?
Every Lagos and Abuja listing on NaijaMart shows the state's title checklist with the real status of each document — verified, under review or not provided — and you can download it as a PDF to give your lawyer.
A guide to the published process, not legal advice. Always have your own lawyer check the documents before you pay.
