Conveyancing Procedure in Nigeria. Recommendations for Better Land Titles

Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Law - Civil / Private, Trade, Anti Trust Law, Business Law, grade: 5.0, University of Lagos, language: English, abstract: The system of conveyancing in Nigeria today has posed series of problems, especially as regards land title. This is evident by the number of land disputes filed before the courts daily. These problems reduce the confidence of the public in conveyancing procedure in Nigeria and deny the government of revenue that ought to have accrued from land transactions like stamping fees, registration of title, and instrument. The agencies that are to cater for a smooth running of conveyancing procedure in Nigeria are themselves contributors to the issues that affect conveyancing. Dishonesty has become the order of the day amongst these agencies and even the solicitors. This paper is a deliberate attempt to look at the issues confronting conveyancing in Nigeria and proffer workable solutions that can stand the test of time. The paper sets out to look at the concept of conveyancing in Nigeria; the importance of studying conveyancing in Nigeria; the problems facing conveyancers in Nigeria; and solutions to the problems.