Gypsum drywall partition, 12.5mm board both sides on metal studs: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦14,560per m²
Tender rate about ₦19,434 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for gypsum drywall partition, 12.5mm board both sides on metal studs is ₦14,560 per m² in Abuja: ₦12,316 materials, ₦2,243 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦19,434 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Gypsum board 12.5mm, 1.2x2.4m | 0.72 sheet | 5% | ₦11,000 | ₦8,316 |
| Material | Galvanised drywall stud/channel, 3m | 1.2 length | 5% | ₦2,800 | ₦3,528 |
| Material | Plaster of Paris (POP), 40kg bag | 0.05 bag | 5% | ₦9,000 | ₦473 |
| Labour (hours) | POP / ceiling installer | 0.8 h | - | ₦2,374 | ₦1,900 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦344 |
| Materials | ₦12,316 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,243 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦14,560 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m² | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦14,560 | ₦19,434 |
| Lagos | ₦15,478 | ₦20,660 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦15,433 | ₦20,599 |
| Ibadan | ₦13,495 | ₦18,013 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦13,506 | ₦18,028 |
| Kano | ₦13,137 | ₦17,534 |
| Kaduna | ₦13,327 | ₦17,789 |
| Enugu | ₦13,865 | ₦18,506 |
| Benin City | ₦14,033 | ₦18,730 |
| Uyo | ₦14,593 | ₦19,478 |
| Jos | ₦13,451 | ₦17,953 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦18,479 | ₦24,665 |
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- E04 600x600 ceramic floor tiles (mid-range) on adhesive, grouted₦13,875 per m²
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- E06 300x600 wall tiles on adhesive, grouted₦13,736 per m²
- E15 100mm tile skirting on adhesive₦2,709 per m
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- E14 SPC vinyl click flooring on underlay₦8,837 per m²
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- E27 Carpet tiles on adhesive₦15,314 per m²
- E25 2-coat epoxy floor coating₦6,599 per m²
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Frequently asked questions
How much does gypsum drywall partition, 12.5mm board both sides on metal studs cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦14,560 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦19,434 per m² 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 ₦15,478 per m² and the tender rate about ₦20,660 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Galvanised drywall stud/channel, Gypsum board 12.5mm, Plaster of Paris (POP)) with waste allowances; labour (POP / ceiling installer, Unskilled labourer) 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/e28-gypsum-drywall-partition-12-5mm-board-both-sides-on-meta/, prices as at 15 October 2026.