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What is the impact (if any) on real estate of local common law in Nigeria?

April 26, 2017comparative law cross-border law impact International law publications legal guides local Nigeria Real Estate

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What is the impact (if any) on real estate of local common law in Nigeria?

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Local Common law in Nigeria comprises of Customary Law, English Common Law adopted and applied by Nigerian Courts and Nigerian Case Law. The local customary law is still applicable subject to the provisions of the Land Use Act 1978 (hereinafter referred to as “Land Use Act”) and other enactments relating to land in Nigeria.