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New Settlement, Gwoza, Borno

New Settlement land, checked before you pay.

Located in the south-west of Gwoza LGA, New Settlement is about 102 km from Maiduguri. It falls within the Hambagda/ Liman Kara/ New Settlement ward. Every plot here is title-checked before money moves, and land you own can be watched for you.

102 kmTo Maiduguri
109 kmTo Maiduguri airport
2Neighbourhoods within 3 km
RuralArea profile

Where it is

New Settlement on the map.

Hambagda shares an INEC ward with New Settlement, so the two are usually treated as one area. 2 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. New Settlement is rural, with settlements spread far apart.

  • Maiduguri International Airport: about 109 km
  • Calabar Port: about 889 km
  • Gwoza LGA centre: about 21 km
New Settlement and surroundingsApproximate
BulabulinKurana BassaNew Settlement

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Gwoza’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

Land in New Settlement, topic by topic.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in New Settlement, Gwoza.

OwnershipOwning land in New SettlementUnder the Land Use Act, land in Borno is held in trust by the governor, so owners in New Settlement, Gwoza hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Non-urban land around New Settlement is usually held under customary rights of occupancy from the local government, with community consent to sell. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.
BuyingBuying a plot in New SettlementBuying in New Settlement, Gwoza usually means a sizeable parcel: secure community consent, survey it properly and confirm access. Maiduguri International Airport is about 109 km away, so most clients walk the plot with us on video while we inspect in person.
SellingSelling land in New SettlementThe usual buyers for land in New Settlement, Gwoza are agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. We put Governor’s Consent and the survey in order first, then price against land sales in Bulabulin, Gwoza Wakane and Kurana Bassa.
LeasingGround leases in New SettlementIn New Settlement, Gwoza, demand for leased land comes from farmers and agro-processors. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.
ValuationValuing land in New SettlementA land value in New Settlement, Gwoza is set from recent comparable land sales in Bulabulin, Gwoza Wakane, Kurana Bassa and Ngoshe - Sama'a, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Maiduguri (about 102 km). You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentLand investment in New SettlementFor land investors, New Settlement, Gwoza points to farmland and large parcels for agro-processing, well away from Maiduguri. We check title, demand and exit before any offer is made.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

For Nigerians living abroad and for international investors, individuals, companies and funds.

Nigerians abroadOwn land in New Settlement from abroadOur team inspects land in New Settlement, Gwoza and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Borno State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. If you already own a plot in New Settlement, Gwoza, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly.
Foreign investorsLand in New Settlement for international investorsWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark New Settlement, Gwoza against Bulabulin, Gwoza Wakane and Kurana Bassa. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Before you buy

What we check in New Settlement.

TitleVerify the title at the registryWe confirm the title for property in New Settlement at the Borno State land registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in New Settlement falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
CommunityCommunity land and accessLarge plots around New Settlement need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits New Settlement, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is New Settlement in?

New Settlement is in Gwoza LGA, Borno State, within the Hambagda/ Liman Kara/ New Settlement INEC ward. It sits in the south-west of Gwoza.

How far is New Settlement from Maiduguri?

About 102 km in a straight line, to the south-east of Maiduguri. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near New Settlement?

The nearest are Hambagda (same ward), Liman Kara (same ward), Bulabulin (14 km) and Gwoza Wakane (14 km).

What is the nearest international airport to New Settlement?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 109 km away.

How do I check land in New Settlement before buying?

We confirm the title for property in New Settlement at the Borno State land registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller. Large plots around New Settlement need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in New Settlement.

Tell us what land you want to buy, sell, lease, value or protect. An adviser replies within one working day.