The scope of right to property includes movable and immovable property. Movable property includes any material objects that can be owned while the immovable property the constitution envisages here is land. It also must be noted that immovable property will also include ground beneath any object under the surface in its natural states like minerals […]
Traditionally in Nigeria, land could belong to a community or family where such land devolved to individual members of such family. If a member of such family is selling a land to you, upon due diligence, you can proceed to deal with him/or her under the supervision of your lawyer. Where the land belongs to […]
It must be lawfully Section 44(1) provides that: No movable property or any interest in an immovable property shall be taken possession of compulsorily and no right or interest in any such property shall be acquired compulsorily in any part of Nigeria except in the manner and for the purposes prescribed by a law […]
Yes. You can only do this by enforcing your right in court where the compulsory acquisition of your property is for the interest of the governor, his/her families, and political associates or against public purposes. For example the court once held in the case of Ibafon Company Ltd. And Another V. Nigerian Ports Authority PLC […]
Yes. Any land or property including the territorial waters and exclusive economic zone of Nigeria containing any minerals, mineral oils and natural gas automatically belongs to the federal government of Nigeria. If initially bought by someone it must revert back to the federal government upon discovery of such mineral or gas after the expected payment […]
Ownership of real property is to be supported by documentary evidence. There are five documents every property in Nigeria must have. If your property does not have any of them, there is the need to discuss with a real estate consultant at your earliest convenience. They are: Purchase receipt: A purchase receipt is a written […]
A tenancy is a relationship in which a party (the tenant) is given exclusive possession of a property (the demised premises) by another party (the owner or landlord) for a specific period of time in exchange for a fee (rent) or for free. The rights of a tenant include: Right to a payment receipt and […]
A landlord is the owner of a premises or the holder of the reversionary interest in the property. This means that at the expiration of every tenancy, the right to possession and ownership of the said premises goes back to the landlord. Individuals own property for a number of reasons one of which is for […]
Introduction In order to achieve national co-operation in solving problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedom for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion, right to freedom from discrimination must be guaranteed. The universal declaration of human rights[1] […]
Any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on sex, colour (albinism) race, town, villages, tribe, ethnic region, geo-political zones with intention of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economical, social, cultural or any other field of public life is prohibited.
