I choose peace 🕊️

[JiiBs]

No one is forcing you to be a land owner. It's your decision. Just because a government has the power to take your private property for public use, it doesn't make it a bad idea to own land, an apartment, or a house. Those things happen in other countries as well, not just Nigeria. A distant relative of mine lost his house because they built a highway in its vicinity. A concrete pillar was built in its location. He was properly compensated, though, and purchased a better home for that money and in a better location.

We just have to accept that while Bitcoin is one of the best investments someone could get for themselves, the other opportunities out there too are equally good and when it’s done within the context of the law, you would always get your investments worth come what may. No one is just going to reap you all in the name of the government.

The fact that this distant relative of yours was able to get a good home in a good location too, that’s to say he’s previous home and location worked out well for him as a real estate project.

[Satofan44]

Well, I want to believe that you are not from Nigeria and possibly have not heard so much about this country, I am proud of the country I come from but I must say that Nigeria isn't a country that is free from corruption, it is not a country that I can rate as a developed country, alot of things still operates like we are still in 1940 but I trust we are coming gradually..

Land disputes is very common here especially in the rural and fasting developing areas and parts of the country, OP was right when he said he choose peace cus as a land investor in this country, you must have muscle to face land disputes and battles, you must have resources and backing, backing are of different types and the more you have, the better..
Making money is not easy here I don't know about other countries, I am a type of person that don't run away from problems, I face it, fight it and defeat it, what i just have to make sure is that I am fighting a just course, like I said before, I invest in anything I am sure I will make money from, bitcoin, land, gold, where ever I see opportunity..

Of course I am not from Nigeria, that is why I was wondering about the statement that you have made. As I said, with a central registry 99% of land disputes go away. That is why countries have started doing it that way quite some time ago. Once you have a good registry, it itself is mostly free from corruption because it would be hard to make any changes without several layers of corruption. Even then, the original owners have paperwork or proof that would make the corruption go up in flames. It is unfortunate that nobody is working on solving this for you guys since you have many issues of this type as you said. These are the kind of issues that your politicians should be working on. I can only imagine what nonsense they are talking about in their public campaigns and what they are working on? It seems to me that politicians in most countries are doing all sorts of things, except solving the things that need actual solving or that could be solved relatively fast.

No one is forcing you to be a land owner. It's your decision. Just because a government has the power to take your private property for public use, it doesn't make it a bad idea to own land, an apartment, or a house. Those things happen in other countries as well, not just Nigeria. A distant relative of mine lost his house because they built a highway in its vicinity. A concrete pillar was built in its location. He was properly compensated, though, and purchased a better home for that money and in a better location.

Talk about a biased answer. If the miners, developers, or some other entities had the power to take away your Bitcoin from you, that wouldn't make it a bad idea to own Bitcoin?   Whether things can be confiscated from you, and how, is one of the primary determining metrics of whether some investment is worthwhile. If US stocks could be confiscated easily and through corruption, as is land in these cases, the whole stock market would collapse within days -- so yes, it is one of the primary determinants when it comes to investment.

We just have to accept that while Bitcoin is one of the best investments someone could get for themselves, the other opportunities out there too are equally good and when it’s done within the context of the law, you would always get your investments worth come what may. No one is just going to reap you all in the name of the government.

Bitcoin is more about sovereignty and freedom than it is about traditional investing. This is why people who, misguidedly focus on how much they can profit in terms of fiat, miss out on Bitcoin.

[Ziskinberg]

At some point, your decision is right. However, we can't be certain with bitcoin that it'll be here 30-50 years from now, or it could vanish like thin air. Bitcoin is a good investment, but I don't think you will just focus on it forever. You need to diversify your investments so that if bitcoin is suddenly gone, you will still have other sources of income that will generate profits for you.

Land is a good investment, but as you've said not in your country. So invest in other investments or businesses except land so that not only you will get rich from bitcoin, but even in offline investments you will also start to accumulate wealth.

[Btcdeybodi]

OP, as a man, you don't need to be a coward. You should be brave and know that people or the government will step on your toes but you should be strong and don't become weak and lose hope because if many great people today tell you their stories of how they were bullied by the government when they were trying to grow their businesses and investments then you will see what happened to you and your family as just a tip of the iceberg.

If you have large amount of money buy lands in different locations because land is a valuable asset that the price never depreciates except you own the land in a swampy or underdeveloped area that is when the value may decrease. Of course, lands generally belongs to the government and even if you get all the legal documents they still have the right to develop on that land if they want to embark on a project that will benefit the masses but a compensation is supposed to follow so that area is what i don't know why your family wasn't compensated. I have also seen people who refused compensation from the federal government so i hope that your family didn't do same thing of not agreeing to a compensation.

Let us tell ourselves the truth, we cannot invest in ONLY bitcoins, we need some real life valuable investments too to back up and alternate our investment in bitcoins.

[GEMIN_M4]

Land is still a good investment. The risk of the government seizing the land is real, but it doesn't happen often or to most people. Moreover, even if they do this, you will receive a compensation which can be used to acquire another portion of land, or any other investments you have in mind, including Bitcoin.

Bitcoin is too risky and volatile to keep all your funds into. It's actually much more risky than having a property seized by the government. Diversification is always the best to do.

Yet your advice stated that after one received a compensation they can either use it to buy another land or Bitcoin, and you later said that Bitcoin is too risky and volatile to keep all your funds into, you could have said that some money should go into another land and have some Bitcoin still just in case.

All I can say is, it is always a dream to group of people who haven't witnessed corruption or violence before, they can even ask if corruption or violence really exists, if you aren't a victim yourself you will think that others are saying nonsense. OP gave two solid options though, Gold and Bitcoin, not just Bitcoin, true ownership is why he or she must have put it that way.

Where I am from, the dangers in having lands is far greater than anything else, you own it everyone knows, pray so hard that those who knows are not evil, one day you are ok and the next you are admitted in a hospital with no traces of what's really wrong with your body, lands ownerships is another battlefield.

Many, I repeat, many have lost their lives because of lands..

[Mate2237]

There's nothing wrong with someone investing in land the problem with Nigeria when it comes to land is that must people who has bought lands and had problems later is that there was no proper background check when the land were bought. Most people rush into buying of land when money enters their hands, there should be a good investigation of the rightful owner of the land before releasing money.



In as much as Bitcoin is a very good investment option there is nothing wrong with you investing in land, Real estate and other good and reliable forms of business. As far as business and wealth generation is concerned nothing is wrong going into other forms of investment.

[finaleshot2016]

Well, gold is the safest in terms of physical while BTC for digital.

Even here in my country, there are provinces that even if you have the title, there are powerful people that will literally take your land and will use everything against you just to give it up. As long as there are corrupt politicians or businessman in your country, please avoid it or maybe invest land on something that came from a developer which can secure your land but of course it's pricey.

I get what's your point and some rich people also choose renting on a condominium and live in the city than having land property that could be at risk due to government's plan and evaluation.

[supine]

Yes, investing in land or property isn't always good, we should also consider the location.
Some might say that buying a cheap land would be a good investment since you would own it, and you could build a house to stay or rent it out, but what about the location? is the location safe? Does it have any dispute or problem?
When investing we should always consider the risk before putting our money in it.

[icebar]

Current politics has gone to such a bad level that one cannot always think that one's property will remain one's own. For any reason, the government of a country can take any kind of decision, due to which a real owner can be harmed. Your words are certainly significant because the government cannot guarantee the property of any of its citizens. The government can take any decision according to its needs, but the government will never think about what will happen to that person. That is why everyone should own such property that can be transferred only if he wants it. No one else can make him poor in a short period of time. People should have faith in any property that can provide certainty to their property, even in the event of natural disasters. And in such an issue, Bitcoin is the best investment platform.

[Hispo]

I am from Venezuela and I can understand your situation to some level because we have also dealt with our government seizing and taking over private property and land from us in order to try to build whatever they thought socialism was.

I believe you are very wise on realizing Bitcoin cannot be easily taken away from you if you keep your seed phrase and secret phrase secret, and whatever the government does to your family, your Bitcoin will always belongs to you.

Heads up, take care of yourself and be careful, since I have heard there are very bad things going on in Nigeria and the United States getting involved directly there.

Cheers.

[OcTradism]

I am from Venezuela and I can understand your situation to some level because we have also dealt with our government seizing and taking over private property and land from us in order to try to build whatever they thought socialism was.

I believe you are very wise on realizing Bitcoin cannot be easily taken away from you if you keep your seed phrase and secret phrase secret, and whatever the government does to your family, your Bitcoin will always belongs to you.

Heads up, take care of yourself and be careful, since I have heard there are very bad things going on in Nigeria and the United States getting involved directly there.

It's basically centralized shit governance from governments in socialism nations, and it's painful experience for all people who are living in such nations with socialists controlled their countries.

In such nations, your money and properties can be seized anytime if governments want to do that for their benefits. People in such nations have to find alternative solutions like Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, stay away completely from central bank systems and fiat currencies. Bitcoin is the best as noone can freeze your bitcoins in your non custodial wallets while with altcoins like stablecoins, they still are able to freeze your stablecoins.

PSA: Most Stablecoins Can Be Frozen, Even in Your Own Wallets.

[Rustam Meraj]

Current politics has gone to such a bad level that one cannot always think that one's property will remain one's own. For any reason, the government of a country can take any kind of decision, due to which a real owner can be harmed. Your words are certainly significant because the government cannot guarantee the property of any of its citizens. The government can take any decision according to its needs, but the government will never think about what will happen to that person. That is why everyone should own such property that can be transferred only if he wants it. No one else can make him poor in a short period of time. People should have faith in any property that can provide certainty to their property, even in the event of natural disasters. And in such an issue, Bitcoin is the best investment platform.

Politics and economic changes of modern world have made old property rights weak, in sense that governments could always take physical things, stop bank account or change ownership rules in case of emergency. Large majority of people is stuck in trap of paper wealth where their homes and stocks are tied to chain of trust with banks and lists which can be changed by government.

Bitcoin is answer to this since it separates property and government and enables true own wealth that can never be taken away or stopped so long as you are in control of your own private keys in self held wallet. Since it is digital and can be seen anywhere on planet with just few words in form of secret phrase, it is only property that can be carried with one or even in times of natural disasters or political collapse.

Although its price might change, math promise of having your own part of supply gives sense of security and peace not to be seen in any government backed action, if you move your coins out of big exchanges.

[rezakurnia66]

Government have full control and many people easily taking our land by manipulating the certificate, in my opinion keep defend your investing in bitcoin although already selling at higher price by taking profit and don't forget to buy back later when lower price coming. I know many people will recommended investing for the land but the government nowadays easily to manipulate land certificate and you loss exactly without having power in government.
Growing up land value I think difficult than bitcoin and you don't worry about safety assets saving in wallet than land many bad speculation happen later if investing all at the land. You can invest at the land after getting profit from bitcoin but don't sell your bitcoin to invest at the land because really bad ideas.

[Pablo-wood]

It is an unfortunate reality, but I believe that most risks are still worth taking. The fact that governments have the power to seize private property should serve as a wake-up call when making decisions about property ownership especially in countries like ours where laws can be twisted.

Properties located in strategic or sensitive areas deserve careful reconsideration, as they carry higher exposure to such risks. In these scenarios, allocating capital to assets like Bitcoin may be a more convenient choice, as it offers greater resistance to seizure and centralized control.

There's nothing wrong with someone investing in land the problem with Nigeria when it comes to land is that must people who has bought lands and had problems later is that there was no proper background check when the land were bought. Most people rush into buying of land when money enters their hands, there should be a good investigation of the rightful owner of the land before releasing money.



In as much as Bitcoin is a very good investment option there is nothing wrong with you investing in land, Real estate and other good and reliable forms of business. As far as business and wealth generation is concerned nothing is wrong going into other forms of investment.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with investing in real estate. The concern raised by  OP is not about the purchase itself, but about government involvement after the land has been legally and successfully acquired. In many cases, all documentation is intact, ownership  fully sealed, and yet the government later designates that same property for a public or strategic project. Unfortunately, in such situations, affected owners are often inadequately compensated or not compensated at all. This reality is what raises concern, not real estate investment  itself.

[Miles2006]

Op is actually stating facts, at some point I started wondering because almost everyone own a land either for other purposes not for the sake of investment. It’s very rare seeing a land investor majorly everyone wants to sell ignorantly without knowing the value will be 5x higher within a period of time, honestly I witnessed op experience not once rather twice which shows this is a common practice carried by governments. Not just land also property, the only information given is the government wants to make use of lands for a specific project then proceeding to pay off every value worth the land but, such can affect an investor depending when buying a new land because location matters. Bitcoin investment is owned personally, no one gets to stop or forcefully take due decentralization, only when people get attack by scammers for holding bitcoin obviously they’re not safe.

[davis196]

My family members have lost their lands this way and my uncle lost his life on a land dispute too, don't even try to lecture me about it all, everything belongs to the government here.

Now imagine someone telling me to sell my Bitcoin when I am in profits and start buying lands here and there? It's a good investment isn't it? But I would rather have Gold and Bitcoin, just like I answered this person, why? Because they are truly mine and again there will never be cases on them or someone trying to kill me for what I have, because no one knows I have them anyway.

Is anybody trying to force you to sell BTC and buy lands? Why do you pay attention to people, who give advice that doesn't fit to your situation?
I know that some countries have weird laws and regulations when it comes to owning property. You can rent land, if you don't want to buy it. You can move elsewhere and buy land in a country, that has good legislation about property rights and all that stuff.
I do get your point of view, but you should be careful not to disclose to anyone, that you own gold and BTC(not even your family). A country like Nigeria has a pretty high rate of criminal activity.

[Uhwuchukwu53]

Op I deeply understand your perspective of thoughts as many who faces diverse challenge of loosing their physical properties due to government inefficient to make good policy that favour their citizens while acquiring occupied land for infrastructure development and most time paying what is lesser that the property they are putting the people away, any human having that phobia or fear can never engaged on physical properties mostly in countries where their policy never favour the citizens. Life is two sided diversifying investment also helps in many ways having physical properties where monthly income may come from help in prolonging your investment in Bitcoin, just as everything man engaged for success is associated with risk you must manage it not by total avoidance.

[Alphakilo]

My family members have lost their lands this way and my uncle lost his life on a land dispute too, don't even try to lecture me about it all, everything belongs to the government here.

Now imagine someone telling me to sell my Bitcoin when I am in profits and start buying lands here and there? It's a good investment isn't it? But I would rather have Gold and Bitcoin, just like I answered this person, why? Because they are truly mine and again there will never be cases on them or someone trying to kill me for what I have, because no one knows I have them anyway.

Is anybody trying to force you to sell BTC and buy lands? Why do you pay attention to people, who give advice that doesn't fit to your situation?
I know that some countries have weird laws and regulations when it comes to owning property. You can rent land, if you don't want to buy it. You can move elsewhere and buy land in a country, that has good legislation about property rights and all that stuff.
I do get your point of view, but you should be careful not to disclose to anyone, that you own gold and BTC(not even your family). A country like Nigeria has a pretty high rate of criminal activity.

The reason why I naturally don't think owning land over BTC is quite simple. For the common man who earns a meager salary, it would be very easy to use a DCA strategy of investment to accumulate Bitcoin for a duration that may become substantial enough in almost a decade, whereas, buying land or landed properties may require the whole lump sum cash or amount at once before the document of ownership is released and this may come with some concerns that has been mentioned already by OP.
Living in a rented apartment is even cheaper than maintaining a private property and with enough cryptocurrency assets or gold in ones coffers, one can relocate, buy whatever is necessary and live lavishly without any fear. The only thing is to be security conscious with your investments and guard against scams, hacks and thieves.

[Eclipse01]

Your point is based on sovereignty over your investments, that is also very important, if you have some weird policies on your investments, it is not exactly a good thing, but you should also know that buying lands legitimately gives you full control over it, and if the government wants to use your land for community services and development, they will pay you enough as not to be a hindrances to that because at the end of the day you will also profit from it.

When the government wanted to use my dad's land at the village, not even the whole of it, just some part of it, like a tenth of the land, they gave him enough money that will cost up to a full plot of land in a developed area, so that point u made is not actually a bad thing.

In conclusion, buying land anywhere as part of investment (legitimately) is actually a good investment, and if the government comes to buy your land, it's even better because they will buy it way above the market value.

[Achalugo BTC]

Every investment has its own risks, and if Bitcoin is your safe haven, then very good. The reason why I prefer Bitcoin investment is because it's safe; only you have control of it, and no one can tamper with it.

I have come across many cases whereby some people invested in land, but after some years, the government decides to use the location of the land. Sometimes they compensate owners of landed property, and sometimes they claim the land without any compensation. Your Bitcoin will always be yours, but your land may also belong to the government too.

You are right but there is nothing that is beneficial that doesn't have any risks in it.
That is why before one can be successful in Bitcoin investment, they have to makes some risky move in other for them to be successful, though it might be tough but with patience and consistency, one can achieve their goals in it and which can also help you in navigate any challenges that comes your way, giving you the opportunity to benefit from it. That is why its essential for people to always make every effort or make every necessary adjustments in other to be successful and profitable.