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The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by Codedrock(m): 4:35pm On Jan 22, 2016
CULLED FROM: T.I.N Magazine.
T.I.N Magazine few days ago updated a record under the T.I.N Nigeria super records which was declaring the NECOM House in marina, Lagos state to be Nigeria's tallest building.
Well, we've come up with a list consisting the top ten tallest buildings in Nigeria as of 2015 including the completed and the uncompleted. The top ten you are going to see below is rated according to completion, Find pictures and details of each building below.

Millennium Tower, Abuja- 170 m (560 ft) (Uncompleted)
(A structure not building)

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The Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre project is one of the many projects in the Central District of Nigeria's capital city of Abuja. At 170 metres (560 ft), the tower would be the tallest structure in Nigeria. The tower was designed by Manfredi Nicoletti and is part of the Nigeria National Complex which includes the Nigeria Cultural Centre and Municipal Building. Construction started in 2006.
The 170 metre tower will be Nigeria's tallest structure when completed along with an eight storey, low rise, pyramid shaped Cultural Centre. Located in Abuja, the site is severed by a main road so the two structures will be linked via an underground arcade.


TOP TEN TALLEST BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA
This list ranks Nigerian skyscrapers that stand at least 60 m (197 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details. The rating was done using the height to tip method which includes antenna masts and structures attached to the buildings top.

1] NECOM HOUSE, Lagos - 160 m (520 ft)


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NECOM House (formerly NITEL Tower) is a skyscraper in Lagos, Nigeria. The 32-story building was completed in 1979, and houses the headquarters of NITEL. The communications spire at the top of the tower serves as a lighthouse beacon for Lagos Harbor. The building is constructed of concrete. The building is the tallest in Nigeria and the entirety of West Africa.


2] Union Bank Building, Lagos - 124 m (407 ft)

UB building

Union Bank Building is a skyscraper in Lagos. The 28-story building serves as the headquarters of the Union Bank of Nigeria.

3] Ministry of Communication Building, Lagos - 109 m (358 ft)
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This building belongs to the Ministry of communication in Lagos, said to be the head quarters in Nigeria, building is (358ft) tall

4] COCO HOUSE, Ibadan -105 m (344 ft)

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Cocoa House, completed in 1965 at a height of 105 metres was once the tallest building in tropical Africa. It is located in the city of Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria. And was built from proceeds from commodities (e.g., Cocoa, Rubber, Timber and so on) of the then Western State of Nigeria.

5] InterContinental Lagos, Lagos - 105 m (344 ft)

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has over 180 hotels, located in more than 60 countries across the globe. In operation for over 60 years, the Intercontinental brand is one of the world’s major luxury hotel and resort brands. Their branch situated in Lagos has the 6th tallest in Nigeria.

6] CBN Lagos Building, Lagos - 100 m (330 ft)


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The CBN Lagos building is the 7th on the list with 330ft, it used to be the headquarters of CBN in Nigeria.


7] Great Nigeria House, Lagos - 95 m (312 ft)

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GNH
The 22-storey Great Nigeria House, acclaimed as the 8th tallest building in Nigeria, accommodates Mainstreet Bank and also serves as warehouses to some traders. Caught fire in 2013.

8] CBN Headquarters CBN Headquarters -94 m (308 ft)


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This is basically known to everybody that the CBN Abuja is the headquarters of all CBN banks in Nigeria, its building is the 9th in Nigeria, 308 ft. with 22floors.

9] Civic Centre Towers- 90 m (300 ft)


The Civic Centre Towers offers commercial office space in a desirable area of Victoria Island, Lagos, providing modern offices with latest technology. Their building is the 9th in Nigeria with 13 floors count.

10] Eko Court A And Eko Court B - 88 m (289 ft)



The Eko Court A&B are both Residential Buildings belonging to the Lagos state government (Apartment / Condo) · Victoria Island
THE YET TO BE COMPLETED THAT SHOULD BE AT THE TOP:
1 World Trade Centre 1 Abuja - 158 Metres
2 World Trade Centre 2 Abuja - 150 Metres
3) Black Pearl Towers (Eko Atlantic) - Lagos - 113 Metres (Ongoing Development)
4) Eko Towers II - Lagos - 110 Metres (Ongoing Development)

SOURCE: http://www.takemetonaija.com/2016/01/the-top-ten-tallest-buildings-in.HTML

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by seggzz(m): 4:40pm On Jan 22, 2016
You found most tallest buildings in Nigeria at Lagos. These buildings are built by past colonial masters.

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by geesilver(m): 4:41pm On Jan 22, 2016
most of them are in lagos............lagos of our own.....
eko oni baje o

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by Rikidony(m): 4:46pm On Jan 22, 2016
NICE BUILDING, BUT WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO IN THIS COUNTRY.

THIS SORT OF BUILDINGS SHOULD NOT ONLY BE CONCENTRATED ON LAGOS IT SHOULD BE SPREAD OUT.


CLICK LIKE FOR BUHARI cool

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by cruzita(f): 5:13pm On Jan 22, 2016
well they are beautiful but why are they all located in Lagos ,?

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by Michellla(f): 5:19pm On Jan 22, 2016
cruzita:
well they are beautiful but why are they all located in Lagos ,?
lagos is the metropolis city of nigeria

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by looseweight: 10:42am On Jan 23, 2016
Cocoa house Ibadan still looks strong.....

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by Vikkie14: 10:42am On Jan 23, 2016
Why wont Lagos have the largest chunk of Tallest buildings in Nigeria when it is the Engine of the Country.

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by ademega(m): 10:42am On Jan 23, 2016
my house too

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by Jusmudi(m): 10:43am On Jan 23, 2016
Top tallest building, yet no company want workers. D more d buildings dey tall, d more workers dey loose dia job. Op I nr blame u, na Wetin u c nai u put make we c

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by CharleyCharley: 10:44am On Jan 23, 2016
geesilver:
most of them are in lagos............lagos of our own.....
eko oni baje o


I knew someone would drop a dumb comment like this.

Ozuo


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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by xender(m): 10:44am On Jan 23, 2016
hehehe its been a while here.. kiss


great buildings
great nja
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by CharleyCharley: 10:45am On Jan 23, 2016
Rikidony:
NICE BUILDING, BUT WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO IN THIS COUNTRY.

THIS SORT OF BUILDINGS SHOULD NOT ONLY BE CONCENTRATED ON LAGOS IT SHOULD BE SPREAD OUT.


CLICK LIKE FOR BUHARI cool

Why? undecided

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by VIPERVENOM(m): 10:46am On Jan 23, 2016
U need to find a better pic for number 7
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by deebsman1(m): 10:46am On Jan 23, 2016
lagos get more enemies
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by leksmedia: 10:48am On Jan 23, 2016
Pls where is Union building , UBA house , FCMB house , the tallest buildings in Nigeria are almost all on Marina

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by scarffield(m): 10:48am On Jan 23, 2016
Here in ondo state......we dnt knw what sky scrapper means!

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by iambabaG: 10:49am On Jan 23, 2016
How will this improve d already crippled economy?
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by johnwizey: 10:49am On Jan 23, 2016
Lagos sha....... South West rock jhoor

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by brunofarad(m): 10:49am On Jan 23, 2016
Wow
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by HoLEEsinner: 10:49am On Jan 23, 2016
We still have a long way to go.....God bless Nigeria
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by scarffield(m): 10:50am On Jan 23, 2016
Here in ondo state....we dnt knw what sky scrapper means!!
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by JayClassy(m): 10:50am On Jan 23, 2016
Nice
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by kolnel: 10:50am On Jan 23, 2016
Nice
That number 7
The smoke emanating is a serious source of global warming
Thick smoke going to heaven
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by Kufie(m): 10:50am On Jan 23, 2016
I really hope the world trade centre in Abuja becomes a reality. It'll be awesome
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by Nobody: 10:51am On Jan 23, 2016
Here in ondo state, we only have lowest building (ile aberewo).
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by Icekyng: 10:51am On Jan 23, 2016
CharleyCharley:


I knew someone would drop a dumb comment like this.
Ozuo
IPOB spotted.

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Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by horlah005: 10:51am On Jan 23, 2016
abeg show us picture nah
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by aminho(m): 10:51am On Jan 23, 2016
Gidan ado bayero Kano
Re: The Top Ten Tallest Buildings In Nigeria 2015 by Promzyguru: 10:52am On Jan 23, 2016
So Na only Lagos tall buildings d abi?? undecidedSo Na only Lagos tall buildings d abi??

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