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Lamudi.com Whitepaper Reveals Nigeria’s Real Estate Key Influencers
Lamudi.com is a global property portal focusing exclusively on the emerging markets with presence in Nigeria, has released a whitepaper on the state of Nigeria’s real estate and general housing climate.
In the whitepaper, Lamudi revealed that the trends that have influenced the increase in real estate investment in Nigeria over the past five years to include, economic development (71%), infrastructural development (62%), standard of living (57%), migration, both inward and outward (38%) and average population age (38%).
Substantiating the report, a National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data shows that the real estate sector now contributes up to 15% of the recently debased gross domestic product, “as investing in building is considered to provide a significant multiplier effect on the broader economy as it contributes to GDP through two main drivers, namely, private residential investments and consumption spending on housing services.
The report contains that the growth recorded in the overall Nigerian real estate sector on a year-on-year basis stood at 11% in 2012, which was demonstrative of a recovery in the sector and following significant falls influenced by the global downturn in 2009/10.
According to a report by Agusto & Co., a leading pan African credit rating and research agency, activity in Lagos State accounts for at least 40% of the total Nigerian real estate market.
Also, Ernst & Young (EY) report on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nigeria, has been growing at an annual rate of 23.4% over the last six years; while the country’s economic outlook has previously dependent on oil & gas, the non-oil sector has witnessed strong growth across agriculture, telecommunications and retail services.
On technology trends in house-hunting, Obi Ejimofo, managing director of Lamudi (Nigeria) told Nigeria CommunicationsWeek at one year anniversary of the Platform in Nigeria, that its (Lamudi’s) analytics shows, 30.5% of house-hunters searched for properties using a mobile device between May and October 2014; 43.26% of these visitors to the website used tablets to carry out the search, with 56.74% using other mobile devices.
Obi added that, however, there is still room for growth as 33% of real estate agents believe the internet is often used for house-hunting, and all respondents believe this will increase over the next decade.
He said, “Whilst traditional house-hunting methods remain popular in Nigeria, local real estate companies are also adapting to the changes in how people are using the web. According to Lamudi survey 81% of real estate agents believe that the most popular method for house-hunting remains the using a real estate agent.
“However, just under half believe that online listings are the favoured method with 67% of those asked revealing that they advertise their properties online”.
Nodding in agreement, Oyewale Adekunle, managing director of Ajibex and Company, said that, “social media is improving the growth of real estate, as all properties can now be listed and promoted online, to reach people both within and outside Nigeria”.
On his part, Udo Okonjo, chief executive officer, Fine & Country West Africa, stated that the advent of the internet and social media has boosted the avenues through which real estate agents can interact with clients, enabling more effective and efficient communication with those whose lifestyle are suited for such platforms.
Mr Sina Ganiu, senior partner & chief executive officer, Jide Taiwo & Co Estate Surveyors & Valuers, expressed delight with the Lamudi’s real estate revolutionary site.
Meanwhile, Lamudi with over 6000 real estate agents as partners, serving 32 million app users and 70, 000 per week visitors to the site, also revealed that 66% of people searching for properties within Nigeria, actually reside in the country.
The Lamudi Real Estate White paper was also launched globally in Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and other parts of Africa.
Allie Morse, CEO, Lamudi West and Central Africa said. “In its first year, Lamudi has cemented itself as a global leader in real estate, and we are honoured to welcome the best of Nigerian real estate to celebrate the launch of the white paper alongside our colleagues around the world.
“We want to ensure that our knowledge on the future of real estate in the emerging markets one that educates not just our clients but current and future customers too.
PalmPay has opened a new office at 33 Old Yaba Road, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational growth in Nigeria.
The new office represents a continued investment in PalmPay’s people, operations, and infrastructure, supporting the company’s ability to deliver reliable financial services at scale. Designed to accommodate PalmPay’s growing team, the workspace enables closer cross-functional collaboration while strengthening service delivery nationwide. Located in Yaba, one of Lagos’s most established commercial and technology corridors, the office further anchors PalmPay within Nigeria’s innovation and financial ecosystem.
Speaking at the office launch, Managing Director Chika Nwosu highlighted that the new workspace reflects PalmPay’s long-term vision and dedication to excellence. “This new office represents an important step in our growth journey and our commitment to building secure, reliable, and inclusive financial solutions for our users,” he said.
The launch event was attended by PalmPay’s leadership team, employees and customers, who toured the facility and marked the company’s continued growth and progress.
With the opening of its office at 33 Old Yaba Road, PalmPay continues to strengthen its presence in Nigeria and reaffirm its mission to drive financial inclusion through innovative digital solutions.
PalmPay is a leading digital banking platform driving financial inclusion and economic empowerment in underserved emerging markets. Through its secure, user-friendly, and inclusive suite of financial services, PalmPay empowers individuals and businesses with tools to manage and grow their money.
PalmPay offers a comprehensive range of products, including mobile payments, savings, and micro-insurance via its app and mobile money agent network.
Since launching in Nigeria in 2019 under a Mobile Money Operator license, the platform has grown to over 35 million app users and processes up to 15 million transactions daily. PalmPay has operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Bangladesh.
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has announced the signing of a chain of contracts with major airlines for the provision of total handling solutions.
In a statement on Tuesday, the company announced the signing of contract renewals with Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic, as well as the African operator, RwandAir.
NAHCO also signed fresh contracts with United Nigeria – Regional, Bellagio and Malaikair.
According to the statement, the contracts with Air France and KLM are for three years and will run till 2028, respectively. The duration of the contract with Virgin Atlantic was also put at three years.
The duration for the RwandAir contract is for three years, effective 1 October 2025.
The statement read, “The new contract with United – Regional would be for a period of five years, effective from 1 August 2025. For Bellagio and Malaikair, the contracts are for three and five years, respectively.
“Bellagio Air, Nigeria’s rising star in aviation, is redefining air travel with a blend of luxury, efficiency, and reliability. Headquartered in the vibrant city of Ikeja, Lagos, Bellagio Air is committed to providing world-class service across key domestic and regional routes.”
The Group Executive Director, Commercial and Business Development, NAHCO Plc, Saheed Lasisi, who expressed his delight with the new contracts, said NAHCO is already ready to exceed customers’ expectations.
According to Lasisi, NAHCO’s more than 46 years of unblemished excellent service delivery puts it heads and shoulders above any other service provider in the industry.
“This is what we have been doing for almost half of a century. We will continue to delight our customers and make our stakeholders happy by exceeding expectations in all aspects of our service offerings. We are always willing and ready to do more,” Lasisi added.
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, NAHCO Plc, Olumuyiwa Olumekun, added that with the new fleet of equipment the company is deploying, service delivery will only be better.
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a forward-looking strategy that places satellite-enabled mobile connectivity at the heart of the country’s drive to bridge its long-standing coverage gaps.
The draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector for 2025 to 2030 lays out how satellite technologies could help deliver reliable voice and data services to millions of Nigerians who live beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks.
The direction is outlined in the Commission’s draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector covering the period.
The proposed approach highlights non-terrestrial networks as a complement to existing mobile infrastructure, especially in areas where terrain, insecurity, or high costs limit the deployment of base stations.
The NCC said D2D satellite technology, which allows standard mobile phones to connect directly to satellites, is gaining traction globally as a means of delivering voice and data services without reliance on ground towers.
According to the regulator, the technology could help close persistent coverage gaps in rural, riverine, and border communities that remain outside the reach of conventional networks.
It also noted that satellite-backed connectivity could improve network reliability by providing alternative links during fibre cuts, power failures, or other disruptions affecting terrestrial systems.
The Commission added that wider adoption of D2D services could support emergency communications, public safety operations, Internet of Things applications, and services such as smart agriculture in underserved regions.
It also pointed to potential investment opportunities through partnerships between mobile network operators and satellite companies, including more efficient use of shared spectrum resources.
Beyond D2D services, the roadmap places emphasis on Low-Earth Orbit satellites to expand broadband access to remote parts of the country.
It also proposes better utilisation of Geostationary Orbit satellites and the exploration of high-altitude platforms, such as stratospheric balloons, to support mobile backhaul and rural connectivity.
The policy signals come shortly after Airtel Africa announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink-powered direct-to-cell services in Nigeria.
The NCC’s roadmap is expected to shape future spectrum allocation, licensing decisions, and technology adoption across the telecommunications sector.
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