Purpose – The paper seeks to describe the historical development, current status, and operation of real estate law and policy in Nigeria in the context of global requirements for sustainable development.Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of a literature and legislative review. It examines the existing real estate law and policy (Land Use Act No. 6 of 1978) in Nigeria. The relevance of sustainable development to real estate laws and policy is highlighted. A brief comparative study of land issues in Nigeria and some developing nations is also included.Findings – The existing real estate law and policy in Nigeria is inadequate to meet the aspirations for sustainable development.Practical implications – The paper makes recommendations geared towards appropriate real estate laws and policies for sustainable development in Nigeria.Originality/value – The paper contributes to the critique on the existing real estate laws and policies in Nigeria. Based on tenets of sustainable development, it ...
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