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VOL. 11, ISSUE 6 (2025)
Land registration procedures in some states in Nigeria and other jurisdictions
Authors
Ahiakwo Grace Abraham, Akari Moses Eli
Abstract
Ownership of land in Nigeria is a beneficial
investment as land tends to appreciate in value rather than depreciate with passage of time. The
ownership and transfer of land is delicate transaction as it may make or mar
the purchaser. There are procedures to be meticulously followed in order to
register title to land in Nigeria. The article examined registration procedure
in selected states in Nigeria and other jurisdictions. The article found out
that purchaser of land must have document that serves as evidence or proof of
ownership which will be lodged at the relevant state land registry. In
conclusion the article recommended that all the states in Nigeria should key
into digital registration which serves time and offer maximum security of title
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Pages:63-71
How to cite this article:
Ahiakwo Grace Abraham, Akari Moses Eli "Land registration procedures in some states in Nigeria and other jurisdictions". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 6, 2025, Pages 63-71
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