Checkout The 33 Tallest Buildings In Nigeria (2023)

These high-rise building are some of the most recognizable landmarks across the countries. They represent the tallest pieces of architecture across the country. These skyscrapers are often monuments or symbols of wealth and power; but essentially, they are simply tools to provide more space by putting people above the noise and traffic on the city’s streets below. One of the earliest high-rise buildings in Nigeria is the Independence House, a 25-storey office building,  located west of Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos. The project was commissioned by the British government as a testimonial to and as a good will support to Nigeria’s independence in 1960.

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Ever since then, countless skyscrapers have been developed and adorn the skylines across the cities in the nation. Join us in this article as we highlight the 35 tallest buildings (from the least to the tallest) built across the country. Note, this list ranks Nigerian buildings that stand at least 60 m (197 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

33. Nicon House

Height:  65 m (213 ft) Floors:  18 Year of Completion:  1986 City:  Lagos  

32. Eleganza House

Height: 65 m (213 ft) Floors: 18 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

31. Sterling Tower

Height: 66 m (217 ft) Floors: 18 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

30. Unity House

Height:69 m (226 ft) Floors: 19 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

29. Freeman House

Height: 70 m (230 ft) Floors: 18 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

28. Wema Tower

Height: 73 m (240 ft) Floors: 20 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

27. Zenith Heights

Height: 73 m (240 ft) Floors: 17 Year of Completion: 2006 City: Lagos  

26. Afribank Plaza

Height: 73 m (240 ft) Floors: 19 Year of Completion: 1998 City: Lagos  

25. Nestoil Towers

Height: 75 m (246 ft) Floors: 16 Year of Completion: 2015 City: Lagos  

24. NNPC Building (1, 2, 3,4)

Height: 75 m (246 ft) Floors: 15 Year of Completion: 1996 City: Abuja  

23. Eagle House

Height: 78 m (256 ft) Floors: 20 Year of Completion: 1985 City: Lagos  

22. Conoil House

Height: 80 m (260 ft) Floors: 22 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

21. UBA House

Height: 80 m (260 ft) Floors: 20 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

20. Stock Exchange House

Height: 83 m (272 ft) Floors: 22 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

19. National Oil Headquarters

Height: 83 m (272 ft) Floors: 23 Year of Completion: 1984 City: Lagos  

18. Eko Court (A, B, C)

Height: 88 m (289 ft) Floors: 24 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

17. Civic Centre Towers

Height: 90 m (300 ft) Floors: 13 Year of Completion: 2015 City: Lagos  

16. CBN Headquarters

Height: 94 m (308 ft Floors: 11 Year of Completion: 2002 City: Abuja  

15. Great Nigeria House

Height: 95 m (312 ft) Floors: 22 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

14. CBN Lagos

Height: 100 m (330 ft) Floors: 19 Year of Completion: 2013 City: Lagos

13. Independence House

Height: 103 m (338 ft) Floors: 23 Year of Completion: 1960 City: Lagos  

12. InterContinental Lagos

Height: 105 m (344 ft) Floors: 22 Year of Completion: 2013 City: Lagos  

11. Cocoa House

Height: 105 m (344 ft) Floors: 26 Year of Completion: 1965 City: Ibadan  

10. Dakkada Tower

Height: 108.8 m (357 ft) Floors: 21 Year of Completion: 2020 City: Uyo  

9. Ministry of Communication Building

Height: 109 m (358 ft) Floors: 30 Year of Completion: City: Lagos  

8. WTC Tower 1 (World Trade Centre Tower 1)

Height: 110 m (360 ft) Floors: 24 Year of Completion: 2016 City: Abuja  

7. 4 Bourdillon

Height: 110 m (360 ft) Floors: 25 Year of Completion: 2020 City: Lagos  

6. Black Pearl Tower (Eko Pearl Towers)

Height: 112 m (367 ft) Floors: 25 Year of Completion:  2017 City: Lagos  

5. Eko Tower II

Height: 118 m (387 ft) Floors: 27 Year of Completion: 2016 City: Lagos  

4. WTC Tower 2

Height: 120 m (390 ft) Floors: 25 Year of Completion: 2016 City: Abuja  

3. Union Bank Building

Height: 124 m (407 ft) Floors: 28 Year of Completion: 1991 City: Lagos  

2. Champagne Pearl Tower

Height: 134 m (440 ft) Floors: 34 Year of Completion: 2017 City: Lagos  

1. NECOM House

Height: 160 m (520 ft), Floors: 32 Year of Completion:  1979 City: Lagos  

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