Land Use Act (Cap L5, LFN 2004)

Vests all land in a state in the Governor, who holds it in trust. Key points: 1) Governor grants statutory Right of Occupancy (C of O) for urban land. 2) Local government grants customary Right of Occupancy for rural land. 3) All land transactions require Governor consent for assignment. 4) C of O is the primary evidence of land rights. 5) No individual can hold a freehold interest. Foreign nationals can hold land only through Nigerian-registered companies or with Governor approval.