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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.
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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