Tag: land disputes
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What Happens If You Continue Building on Land Despite a Court Order?
What happens if you continue building on disputed land despite a court order? Here are the legal consequences and risks.
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How to Challenge Compulsory Acquisition of Land in Nigeria
What should you do if the Nigerian government seeks to acquire your land or revoke your right of occupancy? This practical guide explains how to verify the acquisition, protect your documents, assess compensation, and explore your legal options.
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Compulsory Acquisition of Land in Nigeria: Your Rights and Legal Remedies
What happens when the government compulsorily acquires your land without following due process or paying adequate compensation? This article examines your constitutional and statutory rights, the Land Use Act, and the remedies available to landowners in Nigeria.
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When Silence Costs Everything: Court Affirms Judgment Against Defendants Who Failed to Defend Land Dispute
Failing to properly defend a land dispute can have serious consequences, including the possibility of judgment being entered where a claim is not effectively contested.
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Understanding the Declaration of Title to Land in Nigeria
A practical guide to the five recognised methods of proving title to land in Nigeria, including traditional history, documents of title, acts of ownership, long possession and ownership of connected land.