Lagos ‘boys’ drive Abuja housing boom

    Tony Ailemen and Ladi Patrick-Okwoli | Top Stories | Feb 26, 2025    
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The migration of affluent individuals and politicians from Lagos to Abuja has sparked the capital city’s real estate boom, driving prices of luxury properties in highbrow areas such as Maitama, Asokoro, and Guzape by at least 200.

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