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7.Stock Exchange House, Lagos – 83 m (272 ft)

It is an 83.0 m building of 22 Floors located at 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos Island, Lagos.

6.Great Nigeria House, Lagos – 95 m (312 ft)

Located at 47/57 Martins Street, Lagos Island, Nigeria. It is a 22 storey building that accommodates MainStreet Bank of Nigeria, while some other traders use it as a warehouse. In the early hours of Nov 04, 2013 at about 3 am, the house went ablaze, and the fire gutted the first four floors before it was controlled and put out.

5.Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos – 100 m (330 ft)

You can locate this building on Kofo Abayomi Street – Plot 52, Victoria Island, Lagos, standing tall at the centre of the Lagos Island. A 23-storey building built at the cost of N30 billion by the Lagos State Government.

4.Independence House, Lagos – 103 m (338 ft)

Independence house alternatively called The Ministry of Defense Building is located on Lagos Island. This is the first high-rise building constructed in Nigeria, and it has 23 floors. The construction of the building was actually concluded in 1960.

3.Cocoa House, Ibadan – 105 m (344 ft)

This building was erected with the money made from the sale of cash crops such as cocoa, rubber, and timber, from the then western state of Nigeria which had its capital in Ibadan. The building is still standing tall in the commercial city of Ibadan. The Cocoa house is a 26 storey building.

2.Union Bank Building (Lagos) – 124 m (407 ft)

This tower serves as the headquarters of Union Bank Nigeria, it is also located in Marina, Lagos Island. It has 28 floors above and 1 floor below.

1. NITEL Building, Lagos – 160 m (520 ft)

Situated at 15 Marina, Victoria Island, Lagos, this gigantic structure towering into the sky is the NITEL building. The structure was finished in 1979 and has 32 floors. The communication spire hanging on the roof of the building also serves as a lighthouse beacon for Lagos Harbor. Originally, the tower was built to serve as the headquarters of The Nigerian External Communications (NECOM) but was later bought over by Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL). This is not just the tallest building in Nigeria, but in all of West Africa.

Nigeria has the highest population in Africa today. The country can also boast of one of the most economically developed nations in the continent of Africa. In this article, we have made a list of the tallest commercial buildings in Nigeria and you can also find most of them in places like Lagos, Abuja and probably, Ibadan. Some of them belong to the Federal Government while others belong to multinational companies and private establishments in the country. Also, some of these buildings have stood the test of time, having been built quite a long time ago, while others are fairly recent. So here, let’s take a quick look at some of the tallest buildings in Nigeria. We hope you’ll find this article not just interesting but informative and educative as well.

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15. Akwa Ibom Stadium, Uyo

In sports, this is one of the most beautiful buildings in Nigeria. This stadium located in Uyo is another magnificent structure in Akwa-Ibom and Nigeria. The 30,000-seater sports complex features collapsible seats, digital playback screens, 30 emergency exits, digital floodlights, two digital scoreboards. It also gives some form of security as it has bulletproof VIP and VVIP sections. It was built in 2014 and can be used for different purposes other than sports.

14. International Conference Centre, Abuja

This is another breathtaking structure that is centrally located in the capital territory. Surrounded by nice garden brimming with historic shady pine trees, the beautiful cosmopolitan conference centre has a well-paved driveway and spacious parking lot that makes parking a bliss once you enter the compound. Facilities are many and you receive a high standard service. The interior offers a stylish decoration and luxurious space.

13. NNPC Towers, Abuja

The structure is a 15-floor skyscraper that towers at 75 meters (246ft). Located on Herbert Macauley Way, Central Business District Abuja, it was built in 1996. The building serves as the big oil company’s headquarters hence offers four identical towers.

12. Central Bank Headquarters, Abuja

Central Bank of Nigeria Abuja is the head office of Nigeria’s banking industry, thus the structure is built to deliver a standard of superiority to other beautiful buildings in the country especially for financial institutions. Situated in the central business area of Abuja, it offers world-class facilities and vast parking lots with powerful security infrastructures.

11. Civic Centre, Lagos

This ultra-modern complex is located on Victoria Island. The architectural sensation with the beautiful natural landscape is that kind of building that will impress anybody’s imagination of a perfect event centre.

10. Lagos City Hall, Lagos

Constructed in 1900, this structure is not only the most beautiful in the country but also one of the oldest. The historic and cultural landmark has been remodelled in recent times, so it remains a paramount event centre and tourist attraction.

9. The Senate Building, Federal Republic of Nigeria

The Senate building federal Republic of Nigeria is another structure with awe-inspiring architecture. The exterior has a unique design with a spacious parking lot that takes more than 15 cars at once.

8. Akwa Ibom Digital Library

This massive building fills you with a sense of wonder and respect. Constructed in 2007 along Ibrahim Babangida Avenue, Uyo, the library offers digital library facility with electronic books and archives with a multifunctional conference centre. Not only is it excellent in its class in Nigeria but also in West Africa as a whole.

7. ECOWAS Building, Abuja

This is another striking monument found in Nigerian’s power state – Abuja. The architectural masterpiece designed to look quite like the letter “H” befits its purpose of construction which is housing the ECOWAS Commission in Nigeria.

6. National Theatre Lagos

National Theatre is situated in Iganmu, Surulere, Lagos. Completed in 1976 in readiness for the Festival of Arts and Culture in 1977, the building is the main spot for performing arts in Nigeria. Built on 23,000 square meters land, it has a height of 31 meters. The outstanding architectural work has a hat-like shape and offers 5,000-seater as well as a collapsible stage. Other features include two capacity cinema halls and a friendly environment featuring sculptures, trees, lawns, lakes, beautiful vegetation and wall carvings that make it all the more stunning.

5. Sheraton, Abuja

Sheraton is located in the lively area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital territory – about 40 minutes drive from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The building is one of the country’s biggest and most beautiful architectural masterpiece.

4. Four Points by Sheraton Lagos

Four Points building by Sheraton is located on the outside limit of the stunning Victoria Island, Nigerian Economic capital. It is mainly dedicated to pleasure-seekers with international companies, a movie theatre, beaches and a shopping mall surrounding it.

3. National Communications Headquarters, Abuja

Nigerian communications commission building is another structure that exudes architectural beauty. The Abuja-based complex is among the most beautiful structures in Nigeria.