POP cornice: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦3,364per m
Tender rate about ₦4,490 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for pOP cornice is ₦3,364 per m in Abuja: ₦2,889 materials, ₦475 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦4,490 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | POP cornice, per m | 1 m | 8% | ₦2,500 | ₦2,700 |
| Material | Plaster of Paris (POP), 40kg bag | 0.02 bag | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦189 |
| Labour (hours) | POP / ceiling installer | 0.2 h | - | ₦2,374 | ₦475 |
| Materials | ₦2,889 | ||||
| Labour | ₦475 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦3,364 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦3,364 | ₦4,490 |
| Lagos | ₦3,575 | ₦4,772 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦3,571 | ₦4,767 |
| Ibadan | ₦3,124 | ₦4,170 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦3,130 | ₦4,177 |
| Kano | ₦3,043 | ₦4,062 |
| Kaduna | ₦3,086 | ₦4,119 |
| Enugu | ₦3,211 | ₦4,286 |
| Benin City | ₦3,250 | ₦4,337 |
| Uyo | ₦3,379 | ₦4,511 |
| Jos | ₦3,115 | ₦4,158 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦4,278 | ₦5,710 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does pOP cornice cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦3,364 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦4,490 per m as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦3,575 per m and the tender rate about ₦4,772 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (POP cornice, Plaster of Paris (POP)) with waste allowances; labour (POP / ceiling installer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/e23-pop-cornice/, prices as at 15 October 2026.