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Research & Knowledge Hub
HDAN's advocacy is built on research, not opinion. This hub brings together the focus areas we track, the positions we've taken publicly, and the data behind our work in Nigeria's housing sector.
Why Research Comes First
Before HDAN takes a public position — on mortgage financing, land access, construction costs, or regulation — that position is grounded in research into how Nigeria's housing sector actually functions. This is what allows the Network to speak with government, financial institutions and developers on equal footing.
Four Focus Areas
Mortgage Finance & Affordability
Tracking mortgage rates, guarantee schemes and legislative reform aimed at unlocking home financing for low- and middle-income Nigerians.
Regulation & Consumer Protection
Monitoring real estate fraud, project abandonment, and the case for a formal regulatory framework for developers and agents.
Government Housing Policy
Following programmes like Renewed Hope Cities and Estates, and engaging institutions such as MOFI and the Ministry of Housing.
Housing Rights & Vulnerable Nigerians
Highlighting the conditions of homeless and vulnerable communities, particularly where public health or economic shocks deepen housing insecurity.
Recent Advocacy
A selection of HDAN's public positions, each grounded in the focus areas above.
Called for a National Regulatory Framework
On 1 May 2026, HDAN urged the Federal Government to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for real estate developers and agents, citing project abandonment, misleading marketing, and buyer exploitation as widespread risks.
Backed the FirstBank–MREIF 9.75% Mortgage
HDAN welcomed FirstBank's 9.75% mortgage facility under the Mortgage Refinancing and Equity Investment Fund as a positive shift, while pressing for it to remain accessible to low-income earners and informal-sector workers.
Marked Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary
HDAN called on the Tinubu administration to deepen housing reforms, pointing to inflation, land access, construction costs and outdated regulation as the structural barriers still limiting affordable housing delivery.
Commended Progress Under Renewed Hope
HDAN acknowledged the delivery of over 10,000 housing units across 14 states under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates programme, while continuing to advocate for expanded mortgage financing to sustain the pace.
Welcomed the FG's ₦250 Billion Housing Intervention
Following the Federal Government's ₦250 billion release for the housing sector via the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, HDAN expressed optimism for new affordable-housing financing models on both the demand and supply side.
Launched a Fraud Exposure Initiative
In partnership with security agencies and the media, HDAN opened a dedicated complaints and monitoring desk to investigate real estate fraud, with plans to publicly name developers who fail to cooperate or offer restitution.
Raised the Alarm During COVID-19 Lockdowns
HDAN called on government and the private sector to address the sub-human housing conditions exposed by Nigeria's pandemic lockdowns, particularly for Nigerians living under bridges, in slums, and in uncompleted buildings.
What Else You'll Find Here
Policy Briefs
Position statements on mortgage finance, land access and housing regulation.
Media Commentary
Our published contributions to national media coverage of the housing sector.
Collaboration
Open to researchers and institutions with insights on Nigeria's housing sector.