Articles by Abiga Thompson

Student Housing

Chicago Office Tenants Scrutinize Landlord Finances Amid Market Shifts

Chicago office tenants now scrutinize landlord finances and negotiate lease protections amid market shifts and ample availability.

October 8, 2026

Student Housing

Activist Investor Acquires Stake in Empire State Realty Trust

Activist investor Bruce Schanzer's Erez Asset Management acquires a 5.8% stake in Empire State Realty Trust, potentially shaking up the…

October 7, 2026

Lease Alerts

Atlanta Office Leasing Slows as Renewals Dominate

Atlanta office leasing slowed in Q3, with renewals dominating and no new buildings entering the market.

October 6, 2026

Lease Alerts

Lagos neighborhood offers affordable urban living with strong transport links

Ajeromi Ifelodun offers one of Lagos’ most affordable urban living options with strong transport links to business districts like Lagos…

October 2, 2026

Rental Rates

Nigeria Sees Growth in Air Cargo Demand

Nigeria sees growth in air cargo demand as African airlines raise cargo capacity by 14% year-over-year.

September 30, 2026

Rental Rates

Lagos Cracks Down on Fake Goods

Lagos cracks down on fake goods, posing health hazards and financial losses to customers with fake electronics and poor-quality items.

September 29, 2026

Landlord Reviews

Dangote Group Sees Revenue Surge

Dangote Group sees revenue surge with $3.6 billion projected for 2026, driven by industrial expansion.

September 26, 2026

Rental Rates

High borrowing costs stall Africa’s infrastructure growth

High borrowing costs are stalling Africa’s infrastructure growth, with Nigeria’s finance minister citing steep financing costs and currency risks as…

September 25, 2026

Rental Rates

Building Collapse Kills Six in Enugu Landslide

A severe downpour in Enugu State on September 18, 2026, triggered landslides and a building collapse, resulting in six deaths…

September 24, 2026

Landlord Reviews

Ras Al Khaimah property prices jump 18% amid strong demand

Ras Al Khaimah property prices jumped 18% in 2026 as strong demand for residential and tourism-linked assets drove market growth.

September 22, 2026