Rent control might backfire—but opportunities abound for investors

    Oluwole Crowther | Top Stories | Mar 06, 2025    
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Calls for rent control in Nigeria are growing louder, particularly among young people struggling with soaring rental costs. However, experts warn that such measures are ill-advised—except in cases of public housing, which remains woefully inadequate. 

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