Why Diaspora Clients Should Avoid “Family-Managed” Construction Projects

For many Nigerians living abroad, building a home or investing in real estate back home is both a dream and a responsibility. To save costs or “keep it within the family,” some diaspora clients hand over their construction projects to relatives or friends on ground. Unfortunately, this well-intended decision is one of the most common […]

Complete Guide to Building a House in Nigeria for Nigerians in the Diaspora

Building a house in Nigeria while living abroad can be a rewarding investment—but only when done with the right knowledge, structure, and professional guidance. Many diaspora investors lose money due to poor planning, informal arrangements, and lack of technical oversight. This complete guide explains how to build a house in Nigeria safely, transparently, and successfully, […]

Over-Design vs Under-Design: Which One Is Costing You More?

OVER-DESIGN vs UNDER-DESIGN Which one is really draining your project budget? The Client’s Assumption Many clients believe: ➡️ “If it’s over-designed, it must be safer.” ➡️ “If it cracks, it must be under-designed.” ⚠️ Both assumptions are incomplete — and expensive. What Is Over-Design? Over-Design occurs when structural elements are: Heavier than required Excessively reinforced […]

Nigeria’s Housing Crisis: Beyond Quantity to Structural Quality

Nigeria’s Housing Crisis: Beyond Quantity to Structural Quality The Federal Government in Nigeria has revealed that about 15.2 million housing units across Nigeria are structurally inadequate, raising concerns about safety, habitability, and access to basic services. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa. According to the minister, […]

Engineering Is Not a Trial-and-Error Profession

You Don’t Experiment with Human Lives In engineering, mistakes are not learning tools but they are failures with consequences. Unlike informal crafts or speculative ventures, engineering decisions directly affect human safety, economic stability, and societal trust. When a structure fails, a bridge collapses, or a system malfunctions, the cost is often measured in lives lost, […]

Investment Education for Diaspora Clients

A Practical Guide to Safe, Profitable Investment with ABAMATH Global Company Limited Investing back home while living abroad is one of the most powerful ways diaspora clients build long-term wealth. However, without the right technical guidance, many well-intended investments fail due to poor planning, weak supervision, or unverified partners. At ABAMATH Global Company Limited, investment […]

How to Build Safely in Nigeria While Living Abroad

A Practical Guide for Diaspora Property Owners Building a home or investment property in Nigeria while living abroad can be rewarding—but it also comes with unique risks. From poor supervision to design shortcuts and cost overruns, many diaspora projects fail not because of lack of funds, but because of lack of professional structure and accountability. […]

Buying Land in Nigeria from Abroad: Legal Checks Every Diaspora Investor Must Do

Buying land in Nigeria from abroad can be one of the smartest investments a diaspora Nigerian makes—but it can also be one of the riskiest if proper legal checks are ignored. Every year, thousands of overseas investors lose money to land fraud in Nigeria due to poor verification, reliance on informal agents, or family-managed purchases […]

Common Mistakes Diaspora Investors Make in Nigerian Construction : How to Avoid Them

Investing in property or construction projects in Nigeria while living abroad can be highly rewarding—but it also comes with unique risks. Many diaspora investors lose money, time, or even entire projects due to avoidable mistakes rooted in distance, assumptions, and lack of professional oversight. Below are the most common mistakes diaspora investors make in Nigerian […]