NECOM House

NECOM House
Record height
Tallest in West Africa from 1979 to present[I]
Preceded by Cocoa House
General information
Status Complete
Type Commercial[1]
Location Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Opening 1979
Height
Roof 525 ft (160 m)
Technical details
Floor count 32[1]
Design and construction
Architect Nickson Borys & Partners
Main contractor Costain Group

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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