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Emerging Markets: Game-Changing Developments in Property Market
From customisable designs to pioneering smart home technology, the emerging markets are breaking new ground when it comes to property development.
As the real estate sectors in Asia, Africa and Latin America mature, the level of innovation has also skyrocketed, with many developers seeking new ways to attract an increasingly discerning property buyer.
Global property portal Lamudi takes a closer look at seven game-changing residential developments in the emerging markets.
Green City – Colombia
Based in Soacha, a small city outside Bogotá, the Green City projects represent the present and future of the country’s real estate market.
This is a great example of urban development: combining efficient technologies, smart spaces and a sense of community for residents. The project offers common areas like green spaces, playgrounds and more: a city within a city.
Malibu Village – Indonesia
This development from Paramount Land allows property-seekers to customise their own home. Located at Gading Serpong in Tangerang, the Malibu Village development allows buyers to choose from 18 design options and eight finishing packages to decide the look of their dream property.
Everything from the type of paint used to the floor materials can be customised. Prices start at 800 million Indonesian rupiah (about US$61,500).
Tao Inspired Living Project – Mexico
Close to Tulum’s ancient Mayan ruins, the Tao Inspired Living Project is a 300 acre development in the heart of the Riviera Maya. The project was inspired by one of the developer’s favourite books, Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, a classic text in Taoist philosophy.
The project’s unique philosophy is to foster a sense of belonging and community for residents.
Offering a range of different property types starting from 3.2 million MXN, residents enjoy not only the natural beauty of this mind-blowing location, but also world-class amenities including a beach club, swimming pools, spa, tennis courts, gym, on-site transport and a mall.
L’Opera Luxury Residence – Morocco
Located in the centre of Casablanca, this development offers Morocco’s first apartments with integrated smart home technology. Residents of the two-bedroom L’Opera Luxury Residence apartments can control the internal temperature, adjust the lighting, and secure the property – whether they are at home or not.
The integrated smart home system means all these functions can be controlled on the go using a smartphone.
Althum Golf II Project – Peru
Located in an up-and-coming location in Lima, Santiago de Surco, the Althum Golf II Project offers apartments from 110 to 277 square meters with designs ranging from a loft-style apartments to more traditional layouts.
However, it is the common areas that really make this development stand out. Residents enjoy the best features such as terraces, a well-equipped gym, a covered swimming pool, barbecue space and elevators with direct access to the flats.
Arbor Lanes – The Philippines
This high-end condominium development is located in Taguig City, a growth area in Metro Manila. Developed by Ayala Land Premier, Arbor Lanes offers the best of all worlds: green landscaped surroundings, a well-connected location and world-class amenities. With gardens, pools, and shared open spaces, the development is a pocket of green in which residents can escape busy city life.
Clearpoint Residencies – Sri Lanka
This 50-storey apartment building now under construction in Rajagiriya, near Colombo, will be home to the world’s tallest vertical garden once completed.
With 164 apartments on offer, the design of Clearpoint Residencies incorporates several sustainable and eco-friendly aspects, most notably the mango trees surrounding the building from the ground up.
This vertical garden is more than just a pretty sight: the plant cover reduces the heat level inside the building by lowering exposure to direct sunlight and providing fresher air.
Lamudi Nigeria is a leading online real estate market place exclusively focused on emerging markets. The website offers an easy to use and secure platform to buy, rent or sell real estate online.
Lamudi.com.ng, which started operations in October 2013, has over 40,000 residential and commercial property listing from developers and real estate agents. The company has active offices in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and Port Harcourt
Keisha Diamond, Lamudi.com, public relations manager (Nigeria)
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NIMC Denies Blocking Police Commission from Verification Server

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has clarified that all its verification service platforms remain fully functional and accessible to all authorized partners, including security agencies.

Abisoye Coker-Odusote, DG, NIMC
In a statement on Thursday, the Commission firmly denied claims that it had denied the Police Service Commission (PSC) access to its verification server.
Dr. Kayode Adegoke, head of Corporate Communications, NIMC, described the reported “inability of the Police Service Commission to access the NIMC verification server” as misleading and inaccurate.
He suggested that any challenges faced by the PSC may be due to internal issues within the commission itself, not from NIMC’s end.
The statement reads: “To set the record straight, the NIMC granted verification access to all Nigerian Police formations for the verification of the National Identification Number (NIN). The NPF, PSC and other security agencies have been enjoying uninterrupted verification services for over five years.
“NIMC has provided top-notch verification services for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force, as conducted by the PSC and at no time have there been any complaints or issues regarding NIN Verification by the NPF or PSC.
“The Commission has a robust and harmonious working relationship with the Nigerian Police Force and the Police Service Commission. The Information Communications and Technology (ICT) department of the Nigeria Police Force is actively managing the long-standing verification and integration service between the NIMC and all Nigeria Police formations.Entertainment tourism packages
“NIMC will continue to provide flawless verification services for the purpose of recruitment, security mapping, cybercrime control, and any other security matters.
“The framework by which NIMC provides services to the security agencies was recently restructured for standardization and effective implementation, following consultation with the Office of the National Security Adviser, and NPF has confirmed the verification services have continued to be available. We therefore believe that any service interruption experienced by PSC may be due to internal matters.
“NIMC is committed to providing excellent verification services to the PSC, NPF and all its partners but the terms and conditions inherent must be adhered to for uninterrupted flow of service.”
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Nigeria Strengthens Cybersecurity, Launches National Cleanup Plan

Nigerian government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced a strategic collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity and clean up the nation’s cyberspace.
Recognizing that cybercrime knows no borders, Nigeria also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger global partnerships within the cybersecurity ecosystem.
This announcement was made during a press conference before the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja from July 9th to 11th, 2025.
Sa’ad Abubakar, national cybersecurity coordinator from the Office of National Security Advisor, said fighting cybercrime must take the whole of society and the whole of the government approach.
According to him, “Apart from the deterrent approach whereby government agencies such as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrest individuals, take them to court and prosecute them, the youth can be nurtured into better citizens who can showcase their capacity in better ways and be useful to the country.”
Similarly, Kashifu Abdullahi, director-general, NITDA, also stressed the need for collaborative efforts in fighting cybercrimes.
According to him “Then, in addition to that, we also want to build a stronger global collaboration with the global cyber security ecosystem, because when you look at cybercrime in general, it doesn’t respect the borders.
“Someone can commit a crime from Ghana using a Nigerian ID in the US. So you can look at him physically in a different jurisdiction, pretending to be in another jurisdiction, committing the crime in another jurisdiction.
“So without that kind of synergy and working together, it will be difficult to address these challenges. The third one is challenge. The third one is getting an alternative to cybercrime for our kids in Nigeria. We have this as a major challenge.”
Inuwa further highlighted the upcoming conference’s importance, noting that it would tackle key issues through workshops, discussions on emerging threats, cross-border cybersecurity collaboration strategies, and training programmes.
He also announced that the National Cybersecurity Conference 2025 would feature the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, recognising top contributions in the field.
The DG extended an invitation to global partners to collaborate with Nigeria in building a safer digital future.
The press conference was attended by notable figures, including Ahmad Sa’ad Abubakar, National Coordinator of, the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCCC); Hanniel Jafar, Representative of the President, of Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN); Ankit Shukla, Managing Director, QNA Marketing Management LLC and members of the press and other stakeholders.
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AXIAN Telecom Invests in Jumia Post-MTN Era

XIAN Telecom has acquired an 8% stake in pan-African e-commerce company Jumia Technologies, citing the platform’s fintech and logistics strengths as key drivers of its backing.
This marks the first major telecom investment in Jumia since MTN Group’s exit in 2020.
AXIAN, a fast-growing telecom and digital services provider with operations across Africa, disclosed the purchase in a Schedule 13D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
While the financial terms were not disclosed, AXIAN Telecom CEO, Hassan Jaber, described the move as a strategic alignment with Jumia’s growth trajectory and digital ecosystem.
“Jumia’s achievements in digital retail and fintech, particularly through JumiaPay and its logistics network, make it a very attractive investment for us. We believe in Jumia’s potential to promote financial and economic inclusion, which aligns with our core values,” said Jaber.
Once dubbed the “Amazon of Africa,” Jumia became the first African-founded tech company to list on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019.
But years of underperformance, leadership changes, and competitive pressures dented investor confidence.
In October 2020, South Africa’s MTN Group offloaded its 18.9% stake for $138 million, well below the $698 million value it once held post-IPO.
Since then, Jumia has undergone a significant transformation. Under CEO Francis Dufay, appointed in 2022, the company exited low-performing markets like South Africa and Tunisia, cut costs, and doubled down on core markets – Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco.
The firm is now focused on high-growth verticals, including everyday essentials and digital financial services.
Jumia’s regional CEO for East Africa, Vinod Goel, recently revealed plans to scale up international brand offerings and open its logistics network to third-party businesses.
Jaber underscored that AXIAN Telecom’s investment signals renewed confidence in Jumia’s long-term potential.
The telecom firm’s CEO said the company views Jumia as a key player in advancing Africa’s digital economy, aligning with AXIAN’s mission through its fintech and digital infrastructure brands such as Yas and Mixx by Yas.
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