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.
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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 [1] |
160 m (520 ft) | 32 | 1979 | Lagos |
| Union Bank Headquarters [2] |
124 m (407 ft) | 28 | ?? | Lagos |
| Cocoa House [3] |
105 m (344 ft) | 26 | 1965 | Ibadan |
| Independence House [4] |
103 m (338 ft) | 23 | 1960 | Lagos |
| Great Nigeria House [5] |
95 m (312 ft) | 22 | ?? | Lagos |
| National Oil Headquarters [6] |
83 m (272 ft) | 23 | 1984 | Lagos |
| Stock Exchange House [7] |
83 m (272 ft) | 22 | ?? | Lagos |
| UBA House [8] |
80 m (260 ft) | 20 | ?? | Lagos |
| Eagle House [8] |
78 m (256 ft) | 20 | 1985 | Lagos |
| Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Tower 1 [9] |
75 m (246 ft) | 15 | 1996 | Abuja |
| Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Tower 2 [10] |
75 m (246 ft) | 15 | 1996 | Abuja |
| Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Tower 3 [11] |
75 m (246 ft) | 15 | 1996 | Abuja |
| Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Tower 4 [12] |
75 m (246 ft) | 15 | 1996 | Abuja |
| Afribank Plaza [13] |
73 m (240 ft) | 19 | 1998 | Lagos |
| Freeman House [14] |
70 m (230 ft) | 18 | ?? | Lagos |
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. As of January 2011[update] there is 1 building under construction and 20 high-rises planned.
Under construction, approved, and proposed
| Name | Height m / ft |
Floors | Year | City | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratosphere Abuja | ~265 m (869 ft) | 64 | 2014 | Abuja | Approved | [15] |
| Intercontinental Lagos | 100 m (330 ft) | 22 | 2011 | Lagos | Under Construction | [16] |
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