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How Lagos Smart City Projects Are Transforming Real Estate Investment Opportunities in 2025 by Dennis Isong
What is a Smart City? A smart city uses digital technology and data to make life easier, safer, and more efficient for residents
Lagos has always been the heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy, but in 2025, the game has completely changed.
Smart city projects like Eko Atlantic, Alaro City, and Lekki Free Zone are not just buzzwords anymore — they are real, thriving hubs that are redefining real estate investment opportunities in Lagos.
If you’re thinking about buying, investing, or simply understanding where the next big wave is in property, this is the right time to pay attention.
What is a Smart City?
A smart city uses digital technology and data to make life easier, safer, and more efficient for residents.
Think better roads, uninterrupted electricity, clean water, efficient waste management, and smart housing — all working together like clockwork.
Lagos is on a mission to create cities that think, learn, and adapt, making it one of the fastest-emerging smart hubs in Africa.
Major Lagos Smart City Projects to Watch in 2051.
- 1.Eko Atlantic City
Eko Atlantic is often called the “Dubai of Africa,” and rightly so. Built on reclaimed land from the Atlantic Ocean, this city offers:
World-class residential apartments
Top-grade commercial offices
Luxury hotels and entertainment zones
Property prices in Eko Atlantic are rising fast, with a strong influx of international investors.
2. Alaro City
Located within the Lekki Free Zone, Alaro City is designed for mixed-use — industrial, commercial, and residential purposes. It promises:Industrial warehouses
Modern homes Commercial spaces Green parks and world-class roads
Good News: Early investors are already reaping returns as land prices have appreciated significantly since launch.
Smart city projects like Eko Atlantic, Alaro City, and Lekki Free Zone are not just buzzwords anymore — they are real, thriving hubs that are redefining real estate investment opportunities in Lagos.
3. Lekki Free Zone
This project is a full package — industries, ports (Lekki Deep Sea Port), and residential areas, all integrated with technology for easy living.
The Lekki-Epe axis is exploding with demand for residential and industrial real estate.
Why Smart Cities Are Shaping the Future of Real Estate Investment
High Demand for Housing: Tech professionals and foreign investors moving into these smart cities will need accommodation.
Strong Rental Yields:
Short-let apartments and high-end rentals in these zones are already fetching excellent returns.Better Infrastructure:
Investors love stable electricity, good roads, and security — all essentials in smart cities.Increase in Land Value: Buying early in or near these projects can multiply your investment within a few years.
Areas Around Smart Cities You Should Be Watching
Ibeju-Lekki (close to Alaro City and Lekki Free Zone)Victoria Island Extension (near Eko Atlantic) Epe (the new frontier for affordable investments).
Now is the Time to Position Yourself.
The Lagos smart city revolution is not something to watch from afar — it’s happening now.
Early movers are locking down prime properties, while others will pay premium prices later.
If you have been thinking about owning real estate in Lagos, focusing on smart city areas is your golden ticket.Take Action Today!
If you need guidance or help securing high-potential properties, don’t worry — your favorite real estate plug, Dennis Isong, is just a call away.
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Government Can’t Run Business Effectively – Dele Oye
We all know the failed history of government being involved in business. Ajaokuta… they have blown $8 billion and have not produced one steel; they blew $3 billion on refineries rehabilitation… and nothing happened. We are not having any fuel from them
Barr Dele Oye, the former president of NACCIMA, at the Vanguard Economic Discourse 2026 edition in Lagos on Wednesday, advised the federal government to limit its role to policy support and facilitation rather than involvement in commercial business activities.
Oye, now the Chairman of Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE) , cited past failures such as the Ajaokuta Steel Company and refineries rehabilitation projects.
He said: ” We all know the failed history of government being involved in business. Ajaokuta… they have blown $8 billion and have not produced one steel; they blew $3 billion on refineries rehabilitation… and nothing happened. We are not having any fuel from them.”
Oye maintained that government lacks the capacity to run businesses effectively.
” You have no track record in running any business… you cannot be government and also be private sector,” he said.
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John Ternus is Apple’s incoming CEO
John Ternus, Apple’s longtime hardware boss, is taking over as CEO, becoming just the second leader since Steve Jobs departed in 2011, less than two months before he died from cancer.
• John Ternus / CNBC / Getty Images
Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as Apple CEO comes to an end on Sept. 1, the company announced on Monday.
John Ternus, Apple’s longtime hardware boss, is taking over as CEO, becoming just the second leader since Steve Jobs departed in 2011, less than two months before he died from cancer.
CNBC reports that as Cook exits, Apple faces numerous challenges, including an intricate supply chain that’s complicated by geopolitical tensions and soaring prices for memory due to unprecedented demand from the AI buildout.
But for Ternus, perhaps the most critical aspect of his new job will be pushing the company deeper into AI, where it’s lagged many of its megacap peers.
It said that so far, Apple’s AI strategy has involved avoiding hefty capital expenditures while Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Metacommit to hundreds of billions of dollars a year in combined capex to fund new data centers and fill them with pricey AI chips.
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NCC, CBN launch telecom industry portal to track fraudulent phone lines
“This means banks and other financial institutions can determine whether a line is active, swapped, disconnected, or reassigned to another subscriber.”
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN), have launched a portal that enables financial institutions to track fraudulent and suspicious phone lines across the country.
It is called the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) portal , aimed at providing financial institutions with real-time visibility into the status of phone numbers used for transactions.
“The portal aggregates data on churned or recycled lines and numbers flagged for suspicious activities.
“This means banks and other financial institutions can determine whether a line is active, swapped, disconnected, or reassigned to another subscriber,” said the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida.
Speaking during the MoU signing event, Maida said that the agreement provides a structured framework for cooperation in critical areas, including payment system integrity, fraud mitigation, digital inclusion, and consumer protection.
On his part, Governor of CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, said the MoU would strengthen coordination on regulatory approvals, technical standards, and innovation initiatives, including sandbox testing.
He noted that the partnership aligns with the apex bank’s commitment to promoting a secure, resilient, and inclusive financial system.
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