Family Receipt

    LEGAL

    An informal acknowledgement of payment issued by a landowning family, often used in untitled land transactions in Nigeria. It is weaker than a registered title and carries risk.

    See also

    Omo-Onile

    A colloquial Nigerian term for members of a landowning family who claim or collect informal dues on land transactions, especially in Lagos and the South-West. Buyers and tenants should verify titles to avoid disputes.

    Family House

    A residential property designed for occupation by one household, often with multiple bedrooms and private facilities.