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Nigeria's Real Estate Crisis: Soaring Material Costs Threaten Growth

Nigeria's real estate sector faces unprecedented challenges as building material prices skyrocket, with some materials increasing by over 400% in seven years. This inflationary pressure is squeezing developers, stalling projects, and making housing increasingly unaffordable for many Nigerians. The crisis demands urgent intervention to stabilize prices and ensure the sector's long-term viability amidst economic headwinds.

Tribune Online·September 7, 2026AI-curated

•Iron rods rise by 410%, cement by 367% Nigeria’s real estate and construction sectors are navigating severe cost pressures and shifting demand dynamics, as building material prices surged by as much as 440 per cent between 2019 and 2026. According to a report by Panterra Real Es

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