NOI Polls

13/10/2026

Read between the lines, lawyers advise on dealing with Abuja's high rent

13/10/2026

Abuja residents divide blame for high rent among different groups - landlords, agents, lawyers, developers

11/10/2026

Small hands, big plans.

Girls belong in every room where decisions are being made because she also can rewrite the future.

Every Girl. Every Right. Everyday.

11/10/2026

Small hands, big plans.

Girls belong in every room where decisions are being made because she also can rewrite the future.

Every Girl. Every Right. Everyday.

09/10/2026

What sparked the idea of polling on rent challenges in Nigeria? What narrowed the scope to the country's capital city? How did the numbers come about? Behind The Rent Trap documentary

09/10/2026

Rent Regulation | The Rent Trap | Explainer No 9

Rent regulation is a set of government rules that shape the rental market, guiding everything from rent hikes and lease terms to fees and the balance of power between landlords and tenants.
When done right, regulation can offer tenants a sense of security, clarity, and fairness. Yet, lasting solutions must also address the bigger picture: housing supply, building costs, and the forces driving demand.

Can rent regulation ease Nigeria’s rental crisis?

07/10/2026

The vicious cycle of urban relocation

07/10/2026

Is rent in Abuja taking over your income? You’re not alone.

Our latest poll shows that 71% of residents are struggling more with rent today than 3 years ago. Here’s what the numbers tell us:

📍 1 Year Upfront: 93% of landlords still demand annual advance payments.

📍 Massive Hikes: 1 in 3 renters faced a 50%+ rent increase at their last renewal.

📍 Moving Farther Away: 60% of residents now live or plan to live in satellite towns just to stay afloat.

What needs to change? Strict rent caps? Monthly payment options? More affordable housing developments?
Federal Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development. Mabuchi, Abuja Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Abuja

🎥 We went into the city to speak directly with residents and experts. Watch our documentary now at https://youtu.be/mQ5cdwAm268

👇 Drop a comment: Has your landlord raised your rent recently? How are you handling it?

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07/10/2026

High rent pushing Abuja residents into the periphery