How Ibadan Is Redefining Urban Living with Smart Estates and Green Homes
BY: Landnest Homes And Properties
BY: Landnest Homes And Properties
Friday, September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
When many think of modern real estate in Nigeria, they imagine Lagos or Abuja. But Ibadan is changing that perception, one eco‑friendly, smart‑enabled estate at a time.
A mix of government‑led initiatives and forward‑thinking developers is combining technology, sustainability, and modern design into fresh estate models that challenge outdated norms.
1. SmartCity & Eco Estates: Government and Developer Collaboration
The Oyo State Government is championing the Blue Sapphire SmartCity along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway. That project has attracted over ₦35 billion in investment over five years and includes clean‑energy infrastructure, waste systems, green architecture, and smart city amenities.
Developers such as GreenBuild and TechVille Estates are partnering under public‑private schemes to build residential, commercial, and tech zones within this smart district.
Tip: Seek estates tied to government‑backed smart plans. They tend to have better infrastructure and clearer documentation.
When many think of modern real estate in Nigeria, they imagine Lagos or Abuja. But Ibadan is changing that perception, one eco‑friendly, smart‑enabled estate at a time.
A mix of government‑led initiatives and forward‑thinking developers is combining technology, sustainability, and modern design into fresh estate models that challenge outdated norms.
1. SmartCity & Eco Estates: Government and Developer Collaboration
The Oyo State Government is championing the Blue Sapphire SmartCity along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway. That project has attracted over ₦35 billion in investment over five years and includes clean‑energy infrastructure, waste systems, green architecture, and smart city amenities.
Developers such as GreenBuild and TechVille Estates are partnering under public‑private schemes to build residential, commercial, and tech zones within this smart district.
Tip: Seek estates tied to government‑backed smart plans. They tend to have better infrastructure and clearer documentation.
2. Green Estates like The Green Residence Are Making Waves
Led by developers like MKH Properties, The Green Residence spans 200 hectares near Moniya‑Iseyin Road in Ibadan. It markets itself as Nigeria’s first solar‑powered estate and offers features like perimeter fencing, mini‑zoo, farm space, artificial lakes, and golf amenities.
Tip: Green estates often bring long‑term savings on electricity and water costs.
3. Developers Embracing Renewable Energy and Smart Features
Rayfield Gardens City Estate (Akala GRA) by Fendini Homes uses solar streetlights, 10–20 KVA solar installs per home, fiber optic internet, treated water, and full generator replacement to create a near-noise‑free environment.
Meanwhile, Vision Smart City by EVC Nig sits within Ido LGA near the train station, offering renewable energy, waste systems, high‑speed internet, and recreation zones.
Tip: Estates with multi-layer energy sources and renewable power signal lower utility risk long term.
2. Green Estates like The Green Residence Are Making Waves
Led by developers like MKH Properties, The Green Residence spans 200 hectares near Moniya‑Iseyin Road in Ibadan. It markets itself as Nigeria’s first solar‑powered estate and offers features like perimeter fencing, mini‑zoo, farm space, artificial lakes, and golf amenities.
Tip: Green estates often bring long‑term savings on electricity and water costs.
3. Developers Embracing Renewable Energy and Smart Features
Rayfield Gardens City Estate (Akala GRA) by Fendini Homes uses solar streetlights, 10–20 KVA solar installs per home, fiber optic internet, treated water, and full generator replacement to create a near-noise‑free environment.
Meanwhile, Vision Smart City by EVC Nig sits within Ido LGA near the train station, offering renewable energy, waste systems, high‑speed internet, and recreation zones.
Tip: Estates with multi-layer energy sources and renewable power signal lower utility risk long term.
4. Novarick Homes Launches Student and Green Living Projects
Novarick Homes recently expanded into Ibadan with:
Noblesville: modern student housing near Lead City University
Ayomide Estate: gated community designed for sustainability and community living, with plans for green spaces, drainage, healthcare, and solar infrastructure.
These developments reflect rising demand for eco-conscious living across demographics, even students are part of the smart housing trend.
5. Higher Expectations from Buyers are Driving Change
Luxury and tech-minded residents, diaspora returnees, and remote workers now expect more: integrated security, green design, landscaped parks, power resilience, and smart home systems. Estates in regions like Kolapo Ishola, Aerodrome GRA, and Oluyole are adapting to meet these expectations.
These estates often include:
Gated access
Smart security
Renewable power
Landscaped public spaces
Tip: Evaluate estates by lifestyle potential, not just plot size. Look for features aligning with how life may evolve.
4. Novarick Homes Launches Student and Green Living Projects
Novarick Homes recently expanded into Ibadan with:
Noblesville: modern student housing near Lead City University
Ayomide Estate: gated community designed for sustainability and community living, with plans for green spaces, drainage, healthcare, and solar infrastructure.
These developments reflect rising demand for eco-conscious living across demographics, even students are part of the smart housing trend.
5. Higher Expectations from Buyers are Driving Change
Luxury and tech-minded residents, diaspora returnees, and remote workers now expect more: integrated security, green design, landscaped parks, power resilience, and smart home systems. Estates in regions like Kolapo Ishola, Aerodrome GRA, and Oluyole are adapting to meet these expectations.
These estates often include:
Gated access
Smart security
Renewable power
Landscaped public spaces
Tip: Evaluate estates by lifestyle potential, not just plot size. Look for features aligning with how life may evolve.
Why This Matters Now
Ibadan is building communities that blend affordability with innovation. Estates like these offer advantages:
Lower energy bills
Stronger infrastructure resilience
Lifestyle choices closer to international standards
City planners and developers are aligning on smart, sustainable models that balance land pricing and long-term value.
With demand growing, early investors in smart or green estates may benefit from emerging prestige and future resale uplift.
What Buyers Should Consider
Choose estates with clear plans for solar power, drainage systems, and communal green space.
Confirm water treatment, energy design, and amenities before purchasing.
Ask about start‑to‑finish estate planning, including facility management post‑handover.
A City Shaping Its Identity
Ibadan is crafting its own version of urban transformation, calmer than Lagos, more accessible than Abuja, and greener than ever before.
From smart corridors to eco estates, the city offers a template for sustainable housing growth in Nigeria.
Why This Matters Now
Ibadan is building communities that blend affordability with innovation. Estates like these offer advantages:
Lower energy bills
Stronger infrastructure resilience
Lifestyle choices closer to international standards
City planners and developers are aligning on smart, sustainable models that balance land pricing and long-term value.
With demand growing, early investors in smart or green estates may benefit from emerging prestige and future resale uplift.
What Buyers Should Consider
Choose estates with clear plans for solar power, drainage systems, and communal green space.
Confirm water treatment, energy design, and amenities before purchasing.
Ask about start‑to‑finish estate planning, including facility management post‑handover.
A City Shaping Its Identity
Ibadan is crafting its own version of urban transformation, calmer than Lagos, more accessible than Abuja, and greener than ever before.
From smart corridors to eco estates, the city offers a template for sustainable housing growth in Nigeria.
At Landnest, we track innovations across Ibadan’s real estate landscape. Our curated projects like Bay foreshore which also in partnership with Oyo state government include documented plots and eco-conscious gated communities designed for long-term growth and community living.
Send “SMART” via WhatsApp or Instagram to speak with a Landnest official and explore some of our green and smart estate opportunities in Ibadan like Bayforeshore.
At Landnest, we track innovations across Ibadan’s real estate landscape. Our curated projects like Bay foreshore which also in partnership with Oyo state government include documented plots and eco-conscious gated communities designed for long-term growth and community living.
Send “SMART” via WhatsApp or Instagram to speak with a Landnest official and explore some of our green and smart estate opportunities in Ibadan like Bayforeshore.
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We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
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© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
The Ultimate Real Estate Investment Provider
Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
Registered under EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
The Ultimate Real Estate Investment Provider
Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
The Ultimate Real Estate Investment Provider
Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.