The urgent need for the real estate sector in Nigeria to innovate through the help of technology has been stressed by a financial technology (fintech) firm, Interswitch.
Speaking at the Lagos Real Estate Fest 2025 recently, the company noted that stakeholders cannot underestimate the role of technology in the industry, stating that as Nigeria’s cities continue to grow, innovation must go beyond infrastructure to include digital access, financial flexibility, and smarter, user-centric delivery.
At one of the event’s panel sessions, the Vice President for Energy Ecosystems at Interswitch, Mr Adeyinka Adekoya, shared the company’s vision for a more digitally inclusive real estate ecosystem.
He spotlighted how technology, especially through platforms like Quickteller Homes, is transforming Propertytech (also known as Proptech) and the way Nigerians engage with real estate, improving everything from payments and accessibility to trust and transparency.
Mr Adekoya submitted that with Interswitch leading this transformation, the ecosystem is on a strong path toward inclusive and scalable growth.
The programme, themed The Business of Real Estate: Staying Innovative in a Changing Landscape, featured engaging panel discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive brand showcases, highlighting trends around Proptech, construction finance, sustainable development, and data-driven design.
The fest struck a perfect balance between inspiration and practical insight for attendees who either came to learn, network or explore new ventures.
It brought together key players across the real estate value chain, including developers, architects, regulators, proptech innovators, and investors, to address pressing challenges and explore new opportunities for digital transformation.
One message that resonated as the 2025 edition closed was the future of real estate in Nigeria would be defined by collaboration, innovation, and the intelligent application of technology.