Land Rights in Nigeria: Ownership, Occupancy, and the Legal Protection of Interests in Land
This article examines the legal framework governing land rights and interests in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on the Land Use Act 1978. It considers statutory and customary rights of occupancy, the recognised methods of proving title, the transfer and registration of interests in land, and the revocation of rights of occupancy. It also evaluates compensation principles, documentation challenges, and the legal remedies available to protect land rights.
