Nigeria Daily

Lagos Monthly Rent Reform: Will It Truly Help the Poor?

Ummu Salmah Ibrahim and Daniel Oluwole

The Lagos State Government has proposed scrapping annual rent in favor of monthly and quarterly payments as part of a new housing policy. Aimed at easing the burden on low-income earners, the policy is being welcomed by many residents. 

However, questions remain about its enforceability and impact.

 In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine the Lagos rent reform, featuring voices from tenants, landlords, legal experts, and state officials.