Nigeria’s Skyline: The Iconic Tallest Buildings in Nigeria 2023

Nigeria’s Skyline: The Iconic Tallest Buildings in Nigeria 2023

Nigeria is home to some of Africa’s tallest buildings, with two of its most imposing structures currently being constructed in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. These buildings, Millennium Tower and WTC Abuja, are set to redefine Nigeria’s skyline and put the country on the map as a major player in the African construction industry.

However, there are a few controversies surrounding the measurement of these buildings. The first issue is whether the Necom House (Nitel Building) should be measured to its antenna, which is not an architectural feature but rather telecoms infrastructure. CTBUH (Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat) measures such non-architectural features in only one of the three categories it uses to measure tall buildings. The second issue is whether the Millennium Tower should even be classified as a building since less than 50% of its structural envelope is habitable.

According to the CTBUH’s Height Criteria, the height of a building is measured in three ways: height to the architectural top, height to occupied floor, and height to tip. The height to the architectural top excludes antennas, while the height to the tip includes all features, such as antennas and flagpoles.

In terms of height to architectural top, Millennium Tower stands at 160 meters, making it the tallest ongoing development in Abuja. However, it cannot be classified as a building due to its structural envelope’s lack of habitable space. On the other hand, the WTC1 in Abuja and the WTC2 in Abuja, both ongoing developments, stand at 158 meters and 150 meters, respectively.

In terms of height to occupied floor, WTC1 and WTC2 in Abuja take the top spots with 153 meters and 145 meters, respectively. The Union Bank Headquarters in Lagos follows at 115 meters.

Finally, in terms of height to tip, the Necom House in Lagos comes out on top at 160 meters. WTC1 in Abuja and WTC2 in Abuja follow closely behind at 158 meters and 150 meters, respectively.

So here are some iconic buildings and their heights.

Height to Architectural Top

Note: Millennium Tower – Abuja – 160 Meters (Ongoing Development) – Tower NOT Building

1) WTC1 – Abuja – 158 Meters (Ongoing Development)

1) WTC2 – Abuja – 150 Meters (Ongoing Development)

3) Union Bank HQ – Lagos – 124 Meters

4) Black Pearl Towers (Eko Atlantic) – Lagos – 113 Meters (Ongoing Development

5) Eko Towers II – Lagos – 110 Meters (Ongoing Development)

6) Cocoa House – Ibadan – 105 Meters

7) Independence House – Lagos – 103 Meters

cool Central Bank HQ – Lagos – 100 Meters

9) Intercontinental Hotel – Lagos – 100 Meters

10) Necom House – Lagos – 100 Meters ~

11) Great Nigeria House – Lagos – 95 Meters

12) National Oil Headquarters – Lagos – 83 Meters

13) Stock Exchange House – Lagos – 83 Meters

14) UBA House – Lagos – 80 Meters

15) Eagle House – Lagos – 78 Meters

16) NNPC Towers 1 – Abuja – 75 Meters

17) NNPC Towers 2 – Abuja – 75 Meters

18) NNPC Towers 3 – Abuja – 75 Meters

19) NNPC Towers 3 – Abuja – 75 Meters

20) Afribank Plaza – Lagos – 73 Meters

21) Zenith Heights – Lagos – 73 Meters

22 Freeman House – Lagos – 70 Meters

Height to Occupied Floor

Note Millennium Tower – Abuja – 106 Meters (Ongoing Development) – Tower NOT Building

1) WTC1 – Abuja – 153 Meters ~ (Ongoing Development)

1) WTC2 – Abuja – 145 Meters ~ (Ongoing Development)

3) Union Bank HQ – Lagos – 115 Meters ~

4) Black Pearl Towers (Eko Atlantic) – Lagos (Ongoing Development)

5) Eko Towers II – Lagos (Ongoing Development)

6) Cocoa House – Ibadan

7) Independence House – Lagos

cool Central Bank HQ – Lagos

9) Intercontinental Hotel – Lagos

10) Necom House – Lagos

11) Great Nigeria House – Lagos

12) National Oil Headquarters – Lagos

13) Stock Exchange House – Lagos

14) UBA House – Lagos

15) Eagle House – Lagos

16) NNPC Towers 1 – Abuja

17) NNPC Towers 2 – Abuja

18) NNPC Towers 3 – Abuja

19) NNPC Towers 3 – Abuja

20) Afribank Plaza – Lagos

21) Freeman House – Lagos

22) Zenith Heights – Lagos

Height to Tip

Note Millennium Tower – Abuja – 160 Meters (Ongoing Development) – Tower NOT Building

1) Necom House – Lagos – 160 Meters

2) WTC1 – Abuja – 158 Meters (Ongoing Development)

3) WTC2 – Abuja – 150 Meters (Ongoing Development)

4) Union Bank HQ – Lagos – 124 Meters

5) Black Pearl Towers (Eko Atlantic) – Lagos – 113 Meters (Ongoing Development)

6) Eko Towers II – Lagos – 110 Meters (Ongoing Development)

7) Cocoa House – Ibadan – 105 Meters

cool Independence House – Lagos – 103 Meters

9) Central Bank HQ – Lagos – 100 Meters

10) Intercontinental Hotel – Lagos – 100 Meters

11) Great Nigeria House – Lagos – 95 Meters

12) National Oil Headquarters – Lagos – 83 Meters

13) Stock Exchange House – Lagos – 83 Meters

14) UBA House – Lagos – 80 Meters

15) Eagle House – Lagos – 78 Meters

16) NNPC Towers 1 – Abuja – 75 Meters

17) NNPC Towers 2 – Abuja – 75 Meters

18) NNPC Towers 3 – Abuja – 75 Meters

19) NNPC Towers 3 – Abuja – 75 Meters

20) Afribank Plaza – Lagos – 73 Meters

21) Zenith Heights – Lagos – 73 Meters

22) Freeman House – Lagos – 70 Meters

Overall, Nigeria’s architecture industry is rapidly growing, with many ongoing developments and plans for future projects. These tall buildings are not just symbols of development and progress but also serve as landmarks that capture the essence of Nigeria’s culture and history. As the country continues to grow, these towering structures will remain a testament to Nigeria’s ambition and determination to make its mark in the global construction industry.