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Ghana Building Cost Inflation Falls to 2.2% After 11-Month Decline

Ghana’s construction costs are finally cooling after last year’s painful spikes. But while overall inflation is slowing, some building materials are still getting more expensive.

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Nigeria's real estate sector now contributes 10.7% of GDP — but bridging the housing gap needs ₦5.5 trillion a year

Real estate is now one of Nigeria's biggest economic contributors. The problem is the scale of investment needed to close the housing gap is almost unimaginable.

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Global disruptions are driving Nigerian buyers toward move-in ready homes and reshaping developer strategy

When the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed in March 2026, it hit Nigeria's construction sector harder than most people realise. Now buyers are changing how they shop for property.

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Lagos shuts 12 luxury buildings in Lekki and Ikeja over dangerous elevator violations

Brasas Mall, The Heritage building, and 10 other high-profile properties were sealed this week. The crackdown follows a Banana Island elevator incident that went viral on social media.

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While Lagos chases yields, Abuja is quietly becoming Nigeria's most reliable property bet

Institutional investors are increasingly choosing Abuja over Lagos — not for the returns, but for the predictability. Here is why that matters.

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Nairobi Land Prices Stall as Weak Economy and Approval Delays Slow Market Activity

A slowdown is creeping into Nairobi’s land market and it’s not just about demand.

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Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector Heads for 2026 Consolidation Amid High Costs and Interest Rates

Nigeria’s property market is entering a defining moment and not every developer will survive it.