For real estate developers across Africa, the journey from conceptualizing a project to breaking ground is often fraught with complexities. Among the most formidable hurdles are zoning laws and urban …
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Building Smart Cities: What Real Estate Professionals Must Know in Africa
The concept of “smart cities” is no longer a distant dream for Africa; it is a rapidly materializing reality that demands urgent attention from real estate professionals across the continent. …
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Real Estate Syndication Explained: Legal Structures, Risks, and ROI
So, you’re eager to dive into substantial real estate investments, perhaps eyeing a lucrative commercial property or a sprawling residential complex. Yet, the hefty capital required for such ventures often …
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Real Estate Private Equity vs. REITs: Where Should Professionals Invest?
You’re a real estate professional in Africa, eyeing significant opportunities. The question isn’t if you should invest, but how. By 2025, two major players stand out: Real Estate Private Equity …
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Mastering Real Estate Data Analytics: Tools, Trends, and Investment Insights
In 2025, real estate is no longer driven purely by intuition or local knowledge. It’s a field increasingly dominated by data. For investors, developers, and agents across Africa and beyond, …
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Petrol Price Rises 76.73% in One Year, Now N1,239/Litre – NBS
The average pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, jumped by 76.73 per cent year-on-year in April 2025, reaching N1,239.33 per litre, according to data released …
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AM Best Assigns ‘B+’ Rating to Linkage Assurance Plc, Cites Strong Balance Sheet and Risk Management
Linkage Assurance Plc, a Nigerian insurance company listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group, has been assigned a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘B+’ by AM Best, a globally recognised credit …
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Dangote Partners Vinmar to Export Polypropylene from Lagos Plant
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has entered into a new partnership with Vinmar Group, a global petrochemicals distribution company, to take Dangote’s polypropylene products to international markets. This move comes …
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How AI Is Changing Real Estate: From Valuations to Virtual Tours
The real estate industry, traditionally reliant on human expertise, local knowledge, and often manual processes, is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this revolution is Artificial Intelligence (AI). …
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Land Banking: The Silent Wealth Builder in Emerging Africa Markets
One strategy quietly outperforms many others for patient investors: land banking. Unlike the hustle and bustle of developing properties or the immediate gratification of short-term flips, land banking is a …