Getting robbed of your hard-earned money by armed robbers on a highway. That’s exactly what I would liken a data breach to. Only this time, it wasn’t a gun on the road. It was something far worse: A hidden weak…
A sudden ₦766 million fine lands in your inbox at 7 a.m. on a Monday morning from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC); the body in charge of data protection in Nigeria. Suddenly, Panic sets in. Customers are calling. Operations start…
You wake up to see your company’s name splashed all over the news. Not because you closed that huge funding round… But because thousands of your customers’ private data has leaked online. Regulators are knocking. Lawyers are calling. Customers are…
For 15 years, Mr. Adetokunbo Jacobs chased one dream: to catch up with Dangote’s Cement. But every effort was like fetching water into a basket. No matter how hard he tried, he kept failing. Until one day, he discovered a…
Imagine finally buying that beautiful, fully furnished house in a strategic location in real estate in Lagos. The stress of searching is over, and you feel a wave of peace of mind. But what if that feeling of security is…
One single bad property deal can swallow millions and rob you of your peace of mind overnight. As a discerning investor, your first thought is often, “Should I build from scratch or buy an existing house?” Building from the ground…
The fear of property demolition in Lagos is a stark reality that shapes the conversation in the real estate business. You’ve likely heard the common phrase from investors: “I have my building approval.” Or perhaps you’ve seen a document labeled…
You dream of a secure retirement funded by your real estate investment, envisioning passive income and substantial capital appreciation. But imagine reaching that point, only to discover your prized property in Lagos or real estate in Abuja isn’t legally yours,…
Congratulations! You’ve just acquired that dream property in the heart of real estate in Lagos. The excitement is palpable, the celebrations are in order. But what if that celebration is premature? What if, depending on what you do next –…
Many real estate investors in Nigeria fail to grasp that the real “good business” isn’t just about the property itself; it’s about the paper that proves you own it. Ignoring proper documentation isn’t just an oversight; it’s a ticking time…
