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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE LAGOS STATE LANDS REGISTRATION LAW.

The simplicity with which Title to real properties is perfected enhances the property rights enjoyed by private persons as well as corporate in any country. Land acquisition and security of title and interest in land (as guaranteed by perfection of title), is fundamental to the harnessing of investments, expansion of businesses and the growth of economies . When was it enacted? The Lagos State Land Registration Law was enacted on 21 st  January, 2015. It became the comprehensive legislation on land registration and replaced all the previous legislation on the matter. Therefore, the Registered Land Law, Registration of Titles Law, Land Instruments Registration Law and Electronic Documents Management Systems Law have all been repealed. However, any title or rights registered under the said repealed laws remain valid. Why it was enacted? The law was enacted to strengthen the hand of Government in the administration of the Land Use Act and to enable Lagosians have easy