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Published by Hofesh Homes Limited | Real Estate Intelligence Series There is a sentence that every property buyer in Nigeria should read before signing anything, transferring any money, or trusting any document placed in front of them. It is not buried in fine print, it is Section 1 of the Land Use Act of 1978, a federal law that has governed every single piece of land in Nigeria for nearly five decades: "All land comprised in the territory of each State in the Federation are hereby vested in the Governor of that State and such land shall be held in trust and administered for the use and common benefit of all Nigerians." Read that again carefully. All land is vested in the Governor and held in trust, not owned by you, the seller. Nor owned by the developer who built the estate. Held in trust by the government, for all Nigerians. This is not a technicality, this is the foundational legal reality of every property transaction in Nigeria. And if you are buying property in Abuja,...

 By Laila Gabriel NCDF Group has announced its intention to pursue three public listings by 2028 as part of its long-term corporate development and capital market strategy. The announcement was made through the office of the Company Secretary, Adefunke B. Omidiora, while issuing a notice for the next Board of Directors meeting of NCDF Holdings Limited, scheduled to hold virtually on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at 11:00 a.m. According to the company, the proposed roadmap includes plans to position NCDF Investment Management Plc and Konto Financial Group Plc for listing on the Nigerian capital market, while NCDF Holdings Limited, the Group’s holding company, is being considered for a future listing in the United States capital market. The company stated that the proposed listings are part of its wider plan to strengthen governance, improve access to long-term capital, and support the growth of its operating platforms. NCDF Investment Management Plc is expected to serve as the Group’s inv...

     Latest modelling Agency in Lagos state Nigeria. A new agency in African fashion has emerged with the launch of  Fresh Models , a  Lagos -based modeling agency and training academy founded by international model and creative entrepreneur  Francis Polo , also known as  Fresh Pepper . Positioned at the intersection of talent development and global opportunity, Fresh Models aims to redefine industry standards in  Nigeria  by building a pipeline of world-class models equipped for both local and international markets. “Fresh Models was created to bridge the gap between raw talent in Nigeria and the structure required to compete globally,” said Polo. “We’re not just signing models—we’re developing them with intention, discipline, and a clear understanding of the industry.” Operating out of Lagos, the agency combines representation with hands-on training through its academy, offering aspiring models access to professional development in runway, ...

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    African entertainment platform Loud In Africa has officially announced South African media personality and singer, Unathi Nkayi, as the face of its new season, marking a strategic move to expand its cultural and musical footprint across the continent. The announcement, made via a press release, positions Nkayi at the forefront of the brand’s upcoming campaigns and creative direction, as Loud In Africa continues to spotlight influential voices shaping Africa’s entertainment landscape. As part of the rollout, Nkayi is also set to release a new project on May 1, a development that is expected to generate significant anticipation among fans and industry stakeholders. The project will be distributed by Prime Music Partners, reinforcing a key partnership aimed at amplifying African music across global platforms. Founder of Loud In Africa, Akeju Abass Mubarak, described the collaboration as a defining moment for the brand’s evolution. “Bringing Unathi Nkayi on board as the face o...

     Akindele Liasu has committed significant founder capital to Keepaza, the Nigerian payment identity platform he founded under OH Mobility Solution Limited, following the restructuring of his UAE business operations under OH Mobility FZ LLC. The capital commitment marks a defining moment for the platform and signals the beginning of an aggressive growth phase for a product that has quietly been solving one of the most frustrating daily problems in Nigerian commerce.  The decision to liquidate overseas business interests and redirect the proceeds into a Nigerian startup is not a common one. Most founders move in the opposite direction. Akindele’s choice says something deliberate about where he believes the most important opportunity sits right now.  “Every day in Nigeria, millions of people are pasting their bank account numbers into WhatsApp chats with strangers, sharing their financial details publicly in Instagram DMs, and hoping nothing goes wrong,” said L...