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Building Costs & Budgeting

Labour Cost for Building a House in Nigeria (2026): Trade-by-Trade Rates for Lagos, Abuja & Beyond

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Labour is where most Nigerian construction budgets get eaten alive. Here's every trade rate, bricklayers, tilers, electricians, by city and house type (2026).

Godswill Essien
April 30, 2026
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Building Costs & Budgeting, House Types & Comparisons

Cost To Build Bungalow Vs Duplex in Nigeria 2026

Cost To Build Bungalow Vs Duplex for Nigerian Homeowners

If you've been Googling "cost to build bungalow vs duplex in Nigeria 2026" for the past three hours and you're still confused, you're not alone. I've had clients call me with ₦30 million in hand, a dream in their heart, and absolutely no idea why the contractor's quote was already ₦28 million before the roof went up.

Godswill Essien
April 25, 2026