About the Book This Book is a user guide for any person who intends to purchase or develop land in Nigeria This book discusses the Land Use Act amongst other Federal Legislations and State Laws. – (The State Laws are similar) The Laws of Rivers State are discussed in one document to provide a clear picture on what is required of persons interested in purchasing, developing or hold an interest in Land in Nigeria. Also the address of Land Registries and planning Offices in the 36 States and Federal Capital of Nigeria are included to obtain development permits, building regulations approval and planning permissions where required. About the Author John K Synger is a long serving and senior member of the legal profession with approximately 24 years’ experience within the legal community in two jurisdictions (Nigeria & England), working extensively as a Commercial, Construction, Litigation and Property Solicitor, He has worked in the Public Sector, Private Practice as an Employee, Locum/Consultant and Senior Partner. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL. B (hons), 1990) from the University of Jos, Nigeria and a B.L (Barrister-at-Law) in 1991 from the Nigerian Law School. He also qualified as a Notary Public in 1998. Furthermore, he attended the College of Law for England and Wales in 2002 and passed the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) and was thereafter admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales in 2003