Omo-Onile
LEGAL
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.
See also
Family House
A residential property designed for occupation by one household, often with multiple bedrooms and private facilities.
Family Receipt
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.
Land Use Act
The 1978 Nigerian federal law that vests all urban land in each state Governor, who issues rights of occupancy. It is the foundation for the Certificate of Occupancy system.