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Nigeria’s housing sector has been discussed for decades due to a large deficit of millions of housing units. A Daily Trust article covers diaspora mortgage and other housing mortgages.

Nigeria's housing sector remains a key topic, with a persistent shortage estimated at millions of units. This issue has sparked conversations over decades, as noted in a Daily Trust piece published on March 23, 2026. The article, titled 'What You Should Know About Disapora Mortgage, Other Housing Mortgages', explores options like diaspora mortgage amid the sector's challenges. No specific details on the mortgages or gap figures beyond the general scale are provided in available excerpts.

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