The Federal Government has launched a digital platform to help Nigerians report fraudulent practices in housing estates, submit evidence, and monitor the status of their complaints.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development announced the initiative in a statement on Tuesday, describing it as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in the real estate sector. The portal, accessible at https://reports.fmhud.gov.ng, offers citizens a secure and user-friendly channel to flag suspicious activities within housing developments nationwide.
According to the Ministry, complaints filed on the system will be reviewed in collaboration with professional associations, law enforcement agencies, and the judiciary to ensure proper investigation and follow-up. “The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has launched a Housing Fraud Reporting web-based platform aimed at allowing citizens to report incidents of fraud in housing estates,” the statement said. “The platform with the sub-domain name https://reports.fmhud.gov.ng enables users to submit complaints and share relevant evidence and information on fraudulent practices in the real estate sector, in the country.”
Housing Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa explained that the project aligns with the 2012 National Housing Policy, which calls for stronger regulatory oversight, certification of developers, and protection for citizens from fraudulent actors. He noted that the policy also demands an efficient administrative, legal, and regulatory framework to oversee housing delivery and ensure that professionals in the built environment are properly licensed.
Alongside the fraud reporting system, the Ministry unveiled the Contract Performance and Compliance Project Monitoring System (CPCPMS), designed to improve oversight of housing projects across the country. The platform enables real-time tracking of project execution, evaluates contractors against key performance indicators, and maintains a centralized repository of documents such as Bills of Quantities and payment certificates.
Marcus Amiolemen, Deputy Director and Head of ICT at the Ministry, said the two platforms represent a step forward in safeguarding citizens and improving service delivery. He disclosed that the housing fraud portal was developed in partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure that reports are properly investigated and offenders held accountable. The launch featured technical demonstrations by consultants Freestone Investments Limited and Prunedge Development Technologies Limited.
Officials emphasized that fraudulent practices in housing estates will no longer be tolerated, warning that developers and individuals found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
This latest intervention builds on earlier efforts by the Federal Government to digitize housing oversight. In May 2024, the Ministry introduced the Renewed Hope Housing Online Portal to manage the marketing and sale of homes under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estate Programme. That platform allows prospective homeowners to search for properties, explore mortgage plans, and choose from flexible payment options, including installments and equity contributions.
With the Housing Fraud Reporting Portal now operational, the government says it is committed to enhancing real estate transparency, protecting citizens, and curbing fraudulent practices that have long plagued Nigeria’s housing sector.