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Dennis Isong: What Is Excision Land and Is It Safe to Buy in Nigeria?

Summary by BellaNaija
Under the Land Use Act of 1978, all land in Nigeria technically belongs to the government. The government holds land in trust for the people, and what individuals own is actually the right to use that land, formally granted through documents like a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). However, before the Land Use Act came into force, and even long before Nigeria gained independence, many communities and families owned land through what is called c…
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BellaNaija broke the news on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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