Compulsory Land Acquisition and Compensation: Legal Rights of Property Owners in Nigeria

Compulsory land acquisition occurs when the government takes private land for public use, such as building infrastructure, schools, or other public projects. While the government has the right to acquire land under the Land Use Act of 1978, affected landowners are entitled to compensation for the loss of their property. Understanding the legal framework for …

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