Skyline of Lagos , Nigeria's largest financial centre and entertainment hub.
Abuja , Nigeria's capital city
A back view of Civic Towers, Lagos
Nigeria is the most heavily populated and one of the most economically developed nations on the African continent. However, the concentration of high-rise buildings and ongoing mega-projects is significantly localized around Lagos , Abuja and Eko Atlantic ; these key marginal cities have experienced rapid growth recently. At 520 ft (160 m), The Nigerian External Communications (NECOM ) building is the tallest building in Nigeria , with a total of 32 floors.
Tallest buildings
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.
Tallest under construction, approved and proposed
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
Heightm / ft
Floors
Year
City
Status
Notes
Stratosphere Abuja
~265 m (869 ft)
64
2014
Abuja
Approved
[ 42]
Name
Heightm / ft
Floors
Year
City
Status
Notes
Azuri One, Azuri Towers[ 43]
~145 m (476 ft)
33
2021
Lagos
Under Construction
[ 44]
See also
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