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VOL. 1, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Digital land registration in Nigeria: Legal frameworks, challenges, and prospects
Authors
Ahiakwo Grace Abraham
Abstract
This paper examines the ongoing transition to digital land registration
in Nigeria, a reform aimed at addressing the systemic inefficiencies,
corruption, and insecurity of land titles that have long plagued the
traditional manual system. We analyze the existing legal frameworks that govern
land administration, particularly the Land Use Act of 1978 and its state-level
adaptations, and how they interact with emerging digital technologies. The
study identifies and dissects key challenges hindering a full-scale digital
transformation, including inadequate technical infrastructure, high costs,
resistance to change from within government institutions, and a lack of public
awareness and digital literacy. While some states, notably Lagos and the
Federal Capital Territory, have made significant strides by implementing
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and automated platforms, a uniform
national system remains a distant goal. The prospects for digital land
registration are substantial, promising enhanced transparency, reduced fraud,
improved access to credit, and a more vibrant real estate market. Ultimately,
this paper argues that achieving a successful and sustainable digital land
registration system in Nigeria requires not just technological adoption, but
comprehensive legal reform, institutional capacity building, and public-private
collaboration to overcome the multifaceted barriers to its implementation.
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Pages:6-9
How to cite this article:
Ahiakwo Grace Abraham "Digital land registration in Nigeria: Legal frameworks, challenges, and prospects". World Journal of Law, Vol 1, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 6-9
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