Background of the Study
Blockchain technology, known for its role in enabling secure, decentralized digital transactions, has recently attracted attention for its potential applications in real estate. In a sector historically marked by issues of fraud, lengthy documentation processes, and lack of transparency, blockchain offers a promising solution to address these challenges. By allowing the creation of tamper-proof digital records of property transactions, blockchain could drastically reduce the risk of fraud, streamline documentation processes, and enhance transparency in real estate transactions (Oladele & Alabi, 2023).
In Kano State, one of Nigeria’s most populous and rapidly developing regions, real estate transactions have been subject to challenges such as title disputes, unclear ownership, and delayed registration. Traditional documentation methods, while still in use, have not kept pace with the demands of the modern real estate market, leaving room for inefficiencies and errors (Aminu & Umar, 2023). Blockchain’s potential to secure and simplify the process of transferring property titles, verifying ownership, and recording transactions could revolutionize real estate documentation in Kano State. However, despite its global potential, the adoption of blockchain technology in real estate documentation in Kano remains largely unexplored.
The introduction of blockchain technology could enhance the efficiency and security of property transactions in Kano State, providing buyers, sellers, and government agencies with a tool to guarantee the authenticity and history of property documents. The integration of blockchain into real estate documentation could also align with broader national efforts to modernize Nigeria's land administration systems (Fatai & Abdulrahman, 2024). However, the degree to which blockchain technology has been adopted in Kano State, and the challenges faced in its implementation, remain unclear.
This study seeks to evaluate the adoption of blockchain technology in real estate documentation in Kano State, exploring both its potential benefits and the obstacles that might hinder its widespread use.
Statement of the Problem
The adoption of blockchain technology in real estate documentation in Kano State is still in its infancy, with limited research available on how it can enhance transaction efficiency, reduce fraud, and improve transparency. While blockchain has shown promise in addressing common issues in property transactions, such as ownership disputes and delayed processing, its practical application in Kano State’s real estate sector remains under-explored. The absence of data on blockchain adoption in real estate documentation creates a gap in understanding the potential benefits and challenges of this technology in the region.
Without understanding the barriers to blockchain adoption and its practical impacts on real estate documentation, stakeholders, including real estate developers, government agencies, and property owners, may not be able to fully leverage this technology to improve the real estate sector in Kano State. This study will investigate the extent to which blockchain has been adopted and the specific impacts it has had on real estate transactions and documentation in the region.
Objectives of the Study
Research Questions
Research Hypotheses
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on evaluating the adoption and impact of blockchain technology on real estate documentation in Kano State, with a particular focus on residential and commercial property transactions. Limitations include the possible lack of access to blockchain transaction records due to their proprietary nature and the potential reluctance of industry stakeholders to share information due to concerns about technology and regulatory readiness.
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