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Yaba, Surulere, Lagos

Land in Yaba, with every paper checked.

Yaba is in the north-east of Surulere LGA in Lagos State, about 11 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Yaba/Ojuelegba ward. Every plot here is title-checked before money moves, and land you own can be watched for you.

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11 kmTo Ikeja
7.4 kmTo Lagos airport
8Neighbourhoods within 3 km
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Where it is

Getting around Yaba.

Ojuelegba shares an INEC ward with Yaba, so the two are usually treated as one area. 8 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. Yaba is densely built up, with many wards close together.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 7.4 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 9.3 km
  • Surulere LGA centre: about 2.8 km
Yaba and surroundingsApproximate
Yaba

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

Land

Land in Yaba, topic by topic.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Yaba, Surulere.

OwnershipOwning land in YabaUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Yaba, Surulere hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Documents in Yaba range from Certificates of Occupancy to older deeds; transfers need Governor’s Consent. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.
BuyingBuying a plot in YabaPlots in built-up Yaba, Surulere tend to be infill sites, so check road access, drainage, setbacks and permitted use with the title. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 7.4 km away, so a visit is easy; otherwise we walk the plot with you on video.
SellingSelling land in YabaLand in Yaba, Surulere typically sells to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. Pricing is set against land sales in Igbobi, Akinhanmi and Cole, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingGround leases in YabaIn Yaba, Surulere, demand for leased land comes from businesses near Ikeja needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites; car parks and logistics users serving Lagos airport; and haulage and logistics firms needing yards near Apapa port. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.
ValuationValuing land in YabaA land value in Yaba, Surulere is set from recent comparable land sales in Igbobi, Akinhanmi, Cole and Igbaja, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and access to main roads. Asking prices are not published here because they move; you get a written valuation.
InvestmentLand investment in YabaYaba, Surulere suits industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 9.3 km away, and commercial sites serving people who work in Ikeja. Any figures come from current evidence for your shortlist, not a brochure.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

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

Nigerians abroadOwn land in Yaba from abroadOur team inspects land in Yaba, Surulere and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Lagos State Land Registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. If you already own a plot in Yaba, Surulere, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly. Our Construction division can build on it later.
Foreign investorsLand in Yaba for international investorsWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. Capital arrives with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and we compare Yaba, Surulere with Igbobi, Akinhanmi and Cole before you commit. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Yaba.

SurulereOjuelegbaSame INEC ward as Yaba.Lagos MainlandIgbobiAbout 0.9 km from Yaba.Lagos MainlandYabaAbout 0.9 km from Yaba.SurulereAkinhanmiAbout 1.3 km from Yaba.SurulereColeAbout 1.3 km from Yaba.SurulereIgbajaAbout 1.4 km from Yaba.

Before you buy

What we check in Yaba.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Yaba are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Yaba falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Yaba is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.
WaterFlood and drainage riskLagos is a coastal state, so site levels, drainage and flood history are checked in person before you buy in Yaba. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Services

Most useful in Yaba.

Buying LandPlots and parcels found, checked and bought in your name.Land LeasingGround leases that earn from land you are not using yet.Land ValuationA written value for your land, from real evidence.
Commercial LandResidential Land

More in Surulere

Other neighbourhoods in Surulere.

AdeniranAgudaAkinhanmiCokerColeEric MooreIgbajaIjeshatedoIkateIponri Housing EstateItireOgunlana DriveOgunsanyaOjuelegbaOrileShittaStadium

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Yaba in?

Yaba is in Surulere LGA, Lagos State, within the Yaba/Ojuelegba INEC ward. It sits in the north-east of Surulere.

How far is Yaba from Ikeja?

About 11 km in a straight line, to the south of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Yaba?

The nearest are Ojuelegba (same ward), Igbobi (0.9 km), Yaba (0.9 km) and Akinhanmi (1.3 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Yaba?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 7.4 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 9.3 km away.

How do I check land in Yaba before buying?

Searches for Yaba are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Much of Yaba is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.

Talk to us about land in Yaba.

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

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