NECOM House
| NECOM House |
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| Record height |
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Tallest in West Africa from 1979 to present[I] |
| Preceded by |
Cocoa House |
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| General information |
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| Status |
Complete |
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| Type |
Commercial[1] |
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| Location |
Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
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| Opening |
1979 |
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| Height |
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| Roof |
525 ft (160 m) |
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| Technical details |
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| Floor count |
32[1] |
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| Design and construction |
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| Architect |
Nickson Borys & Partners |
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| Main contractor |
Costain Group |
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NECOM House (formerly NITEL Tower) is a skyscraper located in Lagos. The 32-story building was completed in 1979, and houses the headquarters of NITEL.[1] 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.[1]
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