Law & Regulation

Land Use Act 1978

NigeriaLand / Real Estate / Land UseIn Force

Federal framework statute vesting land in state governors and governing land tenure, rights of occupancy, and compulsory acquisition across Nigeria — directly relevant to land-acquisition processes for federal infrastructure corridors such as the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway.

Instrument Overview

Official Citation
Cap L5 LFN 2004
Instrument Type
Law / Act
Source Language
English
Last Verified
10 September 2026