Lagos is not the capital of Nigeria (it is Abuja). But it is still the most important city in this African country of 150 million people. Lagos still remains the commercial capital of Nigeria with all major industries operating from there. Nearly 15 million people live in this city where real estate prices are touching the sky. Here are 5 facts about real estate in Lagos that will amaze you. HIGHER RENT THAN LOS ANGELES AND NYC Rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in some areas in Lagos can go up...

Tired of paying rent weekly, monthly or annually for your home or office? Have you realised that as a bigger boy or girl the time has come to own a property of your own and fast? Do you want to avoid the hassle of buying open land and developing it? Then congratulations! Here’s the low down on how you can ‘step up’ sharply! Decide on your financials: Do you have the cash to buy this house? If you plan to take a loan, where from and how do you intend to repay? You must have a good...

The biggest cities on the planet tend to be the ones most in need of an effective security system. One feature of the modern integrated city-wide security system is the Closed-Circuit Television, or CCTV, which enables people to monitor activities from remote locations using installed video cameras. The city of Lagos will be getting its own video surveillance system starting next month if all goes to plan. The Lagos State government has indicated that it wants to boost its capacity to keep...