The What of Community Understandably, it is easy to assume that the word ‘community’ has achieved buzzword status. However, it is important to recognize and appreciate the significance of community and the roles our different communities play in our lives. At its heart, a community is formed when a group…

Hi there, Welcome to the first quarter of the year. This is the time we usually think about renewing our rent, moving to a new building, or even moving to a new city. It is almost natural to rush into paying for the first available property that falls into your…

We are a self-sufficient community. Within this territory, small as it may be, we have our own schools, mosques, shops. I don’t need to step out of this place for anything. There’s a tailor right behind my house. There’s a mosque a few streets away. And down the road, there’s…

Hello there, We hope you are having a good month. This month at GatePass, we are taking you through all our payment plans in detail to help you select the best plan for you and your community. Our plans are created to ease estate management by improving transparency, communication, and…

Route 012: Theodore Ogedegbe On my street in Asaba, there’s a woman that sells bole and beans in the evenings. Most times, I try to delay a bit because as her last customer for the day, I get extra portions. However, coming home late has its dangers. During election periods…

Hi there, We hope October has been good to you so far. This month at GatePass, we are examining the causes and impacts of floods in Nigeria. We also discuss what can be done going forward, to manage and ultimately prevent these floods. Understanding the Cause The annual floods have been consistently occurring…

Route 011: Yasmeen I haven’t been to the ocean in two years. One of my goals is to go across the ocean’s breadth. My mom had a friend in Shela and both of them used to swim across the ocean every day. For me, I love the sea and everything…

Hello there, I hope you are having a great month so far. Approximately 85% of the inhabitants of Lagos, Nigeria, live in rented properties. So, whether you are considering breaking into the real estate scene or are already established, one truth is constant — you won’t suffer from a lack…

I think another reason for my immunity to Lagosian stress is my background in Onitsha. Compared to Onitsha, Lagos seems like a walk in the park. I’ve been to the infamous parts of Lagos and I’m still not scared. Growing up in Onitsha has made me very security conscious. If…