Oyo State at 50: Honouring a Legacy, Accelerating the Future

As Oyo State marks its 50th anniversary, we are reminded that true milestones are not just about the passage of time, but about the progress, purpose, and possibilities they represent. For five decades, Oyo State has remained true to its identity as The Pacesetter State—a centre of culture, education, enterprise, and ideas that continue to shape Nigeria’s development story. This…

DEVALOP, Others Back Oyo Govt’s Move to End Excessive Inspection Fees

By Staff ReporterIbadan, Oyo State The Oyo State Government has begun stakeholder engagements aimed at regulating estate agents and curbing excessive inspection and commission fees in Ibadan and across the state. The proposed policy shift, currently under consideration by the Oyo State House of Assembly led by Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin, has drawn support from DEVALOP Group, a real estate…

The Property Peace Blueprint: A Real Estate Guide to Non-Violent Dispute Resolution

In real estate, conflict is exceptionally expensive. When property transactions, boundary demarcations, or joint venture developments go sideways, the default instinct is often to head straight for the courts. However, litigation ties up capital, freezes land utilization for years, and destroys potentially lucrative professional networks. Non-violent dispute resolution in real estate is a strategic, interest-based framework designed to resolve high-stakes…

Ground Truth: Navigating the Wild, Wealthy World of Lagos Real Estate

By Olawale Daniel CEO, DEVALOP HOMES AND PROPERTIES (a product of DEVALOP INNOVATIONS LIMITED, RC: 7782967) As we navigate through 2026, the Lagos real estate market remains an unparalleled wealth-generation engine on the African continent. With a projected metropolitan population surpassing 17 million and a staggering housing deficit of over 3.4 million units, the foundational demand is undeniable. However, the…