As land-related disputes continue to shape Nigeria’s legal and economic landscape, respected legal scholar Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb (U.K), Notary Public, has published a comprehensive analysis on the legal framework governing land rights in Nigeria.
Titled “Land Rights in Nigeria: Ownership, Occupancy, and the Legal Protection of Interests in Land,” the article provides an in-depth examination of the Land Use Act 1978, highlighting the legal principles regulating the acquisition, transfer, protection, and enforcement of interests in land across the country.
The publication underscores the strategic importance of land as a cornerstone of economic development, investment, agriculture, and social stability, while drawing attention to persistent challenges such as competing ownership claims, fraudulent transactions, poor documentation, cumbersome consent and registration procedures, compensation disputes, and the continuing friction between customary land tenure and statutory regulation.
Atoyebi argues that these challenges have weakened confidence in Nigeria’s land administration system and fueled protracted litigation. He further explores practical reforms aimed at strengthening tenure security, enhancing transparency, and improving public confidence in land transactions.
The article serves as an essential resource for legal practitioners, investors, policymakers, landowners, and stakeholders seeking a deeper understanding of Nigeria’s evolving property law regime.
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By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi SAN, FCIArb (U.K) (Notary Public)
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