List of tallest buildings in Nigeria
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Nigeria is the most heavily populated and one of the most economically developed nations on the African Continent. However, advanced development is significantly localized around two areas: Lagos Island
and Abuja
. Beyond these two economic centres, development is marginal and poverty is still prevalent despite government efforts. Consequently the vast majority of Nigerians are desperately poor. However, key marginal areas have experienced rapid growth recently.
The tallest building currently under construction is 'Intercontinental Lagos' on Lagos Island, at 100 m (328 ft) tall. This new development will be the tallest built in Nigeria in the 2000s. Many other construction projects are currently ongoing such as the Eko Atlantic City
, a massive redevelopment of the Lagos Waterfront which will include an entirely new sustainable city off the coast of Nigeria. This new development will be equipped with residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, parks, a financial district, condo towers and also massive skyscrapers. The tallest building could potentially be over 250 meters tall, though its height has not yet been announced. Once completed, this development will forever change the way the world views Nigeria.
Under construction, approved, and proposed>
Lagos Island
Lagos Island is the principal and central local government area of the Metropolitan Lagos in Nigeria. It is part of the Lagos Division. As of the preliminary 2006 Nigerian census, the LGA had a population of 209,437 in an area of 8.7 km²...
and Abuja
Abuja
Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. It is located in the centre of Nigeria, within the Federal Capital Territory . Abuja is a planned city, and was built mainly in the 1980s. It officially became Nigeria's capital on 12 December 1991, replacing Lagos...
. Beyond these two economic centres, development is marginal and poverty is still prevalent despite government efforts. Consequently the vast majority of Nigerians are desperately poor. However, key marginal areas have experienced rapid growth recently.
The tallest building currently under construction is 'Intercontinental Lagos' on Lagos Island, at 100 m (328 ft) tall. This new development will be the tallest built in Nigeria in the 2000s. Many other construction projects are currently ongoing such as the Eko Atlantic City
Eko Atlantic City
Eko Atlantic city is a planned district of Lagos, Nigeria, being constructed on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean. Located on Lagos’ Bar Beach, the proposed development is anticipating upon completion 400,000 residents and 250,000 commuters flowing daily to the new island...
, a massive redevelopment of the Lagos Waterfront which will include an entirely new sustainable city off the coast of Nigeria. This new development will be equipped with residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, parks, a financial district, condo towers and also massive skyscrapers. The tallest building could potentially be over 250 meters tall, though its height has not yet been announced. Once completed, this development will forever change the way the world views Nigeria.
Tallest buildings
This list ranks South African skyscrapers that stand at least 70 m (230 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.| Building | Height | Floors | Completed | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NITEL Building |
160 m (524.9 ft) | 32 | 1979 | Lagos Lagos Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa... |
| Union Bank Headquarters |
124 m (406.8 ft) | 28 | ?? | Lagos |
| Cocoa House |
105 m (344.5 ft) | 26 | 1965 | Ibadan Ibadan Ibadan is the capital city of Oyo State and the third largest metropolitan area in Nigeria, after Lagos and Kano, with a population of 1,338,659 according to the 2006 census. Ibadan is also the largest metropolitan geographical area... |
| Independence House |
103 m (337.9 ft) | 23 | 1960 | Lagos |
| Great Nigeria House |
95 m (311.7 ft) | 22 | ?? | Lagos |
| National Oil Headquarters |
83 m (272.3 ft) | 23 | 1984 | Lagos |
| Stock Exchange House |
83 m (272.3 ft) | 22 | ?? | Lagos |
| UBA House |
80 m (262.5 ft) | 20 | ?? | Lagos |
| Eagle House |
78 m (255.9 ft) | 20 | 1985 | Lagos |
| Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Tower 1 |
75 m (246.1 ft) | 15 | 1996 | Abuja Abuja Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. It is located in the centre of Nigeria, within the Federal Capital Territory . Abuja is a planned city, and was built mainly in the 1980s. It officially became Nigeria's capital on 12 December 1991, replacing Lagos... |
| Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Tower 2 |
75 m (246.1 ft) | 15 | 1996 | Abuja |
| Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Tower 3 |
75 m (246.1 ft) | 15 | 1996 | Abuja |
| Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Tower 4 |
75 m (246.1 ft) | 15 | 1996 | Abuja |
| Afribank Plaza |
73 m (239.5 ft) | 19 | 1998 | Lagos |
| Freeman House |
70 m (229.7 ft) | 18 | ?? | Lagos |
Tallest under construction, approved and proposed
This lists skyscrapers that are under construction, approved or proposed in Nigeria and planned to rise over 100 m (328 ft) tall, but are not yet completed structures. there is 1 building under construction and 20 high-rises planned.| Name | Height m / ft |
Floors | Year | City | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratosphere Abuja | ~265 m (869.4 ft) | 64 | 2014 | Abuja Abuja Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. It is located in the centre of Nigeria, within the Federal Capital Territory . Abuja is a planned city, and was built mainly in the 1980s. It officially became Nigeria's capital on 12 December 1991, replacing Lagos... |
Approved | |
| Intercontinental Lagos | 100 m (328.1 ft) | 22 | 2011 | Lagos | Under Construction |