Nigeria represents Africa's largest demographic and commercial frontier. With rapid urbanisation and a growing middle class, international private equity, institutional syndicates, and foreign individuals have significant opportunities across prime residential, commercial, and logistics sectors.
Yes. Under Nigerian law and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Act, foreign individuals and corporations can acquire, hold, and lease real estate subject to statutory state approvals and the provisions of the Land Use Act of 1978.
Most international investors participate through locally incorporated special purpose vehicles (SPVs) registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and NIPC. This structure ensures streamlined tax compliance, leasehold registration, and dividend repatriation.
Funds imported into Nigeria through authorised dealer banks should obtain a Certificate of Capital Importation (CCI) from the Central Bank of Nigeria. A CCI guarantees unconditional access to official foreign exchange markets for the repatriation of investment proceeds, dividends, and rental profits.
Grade-A office towers in Victoria Island and Ikoyi, purpose-built logistics hubs along the Lekki-Epe Free Trade corridor, modern retail centres in Abuja, and premium residential rental properties deliver attractive risk-adjusted dollar and local returns.
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