
A real estate expert has said Nigeria could unlock up to 95 per cent of its largely untapped property potential and attract significant investment into the sector, according to a report by ThisDay Live. The expert, cited by reporter Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt, argued that the country's real estate market remains underdeveloped but holds substantial opportunities if the right conditions are met. The comments were made in connection with Nigeria's housing and investment landscape.
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