Lagos Government Declares 176 Estates Illegal Over Unapproved Layouts, Issues 21-Day Ultimatum for Regularisation
LAGOS, August 4, 2025 — The Lagos State Government has declared 176 residential estates across the state illegal due to non-compliance with physical planning and land-use regulations, giving developers and stakeholders a 21-day deadline to initiate proper regularisation procedures or face enforcement actions. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, disclosed