WELCOME As we all know, Abuja is one of the greatest gateway cities in Nigeria. It has long attracted investment interests from all over the world, and that has pushed prices of real estate much higher than a domestic-only market could ever support. Eventually, prices reach levels that no longer make sense, even for well-capitalized investors. Abuja is currently at the high end of the pricing spectrum for commercial and residential real estate, and the cracks in the market are starting to show. The local labour market is still wavering and rent for commercial offices and retail spaces are falling while new space is taking longer to be absorbed and voids are on the rise. As an introduction, we are here to reveal the obvious reasons for this over-hype, the loop holes in this market and realistic escape routes from the chaotic virtual market. STAY TUNED.