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.
Contents
1.0. INTRODUCTION
2.0. DEFINITION OF CONVEYANCING AND CONVEYANCER
3.0. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY OF CONVEYANCING
3.1. Confidence in Conveyancing Procedure
3.2. Security of Titles to Land in Nigeria
3.3. It Creates a Knowledge-Base on How Land can be acquired
3.4. It Sensitizes Persons on the Importance of Engaging a Solicitor in Land Transaction
3.5. It Prevents Avoidable Land Disputes
3.6. It Fosters the Development of Society
4.0. THE PROBLEMS FACING CONVEYANCERS IN NIGERIA
4.1. Applicable Laws
4.2. Illiteracy
4.3. Registry practices
4.4. Professional Incompetence
4.5. Power of Attorney
4.6. The Death of Either Party
4.7. The Lack of Title Insurance in Nigeria
4.8. The Doctrine of Lis Pendens
4.9. Searches Conducted at the Land Registry
4.10.The Problem of Unregistered Interest in Land
5.0. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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- Joel Odili (Author), 2021, Conveyancing Procedure in Nigeria. Recommendations for Better Land Titles, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1064728
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