Magnesium anode 17lb installed with cable and test post share: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦180,520per unit
Tender rate about ₦240,948 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for magnesium anode 17lb installed with cable and test post share is ₦180,520 per unit in Abuja: ₦171,022 materials, ₦9,498 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦240,948 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Magnesium anode 17lb pre-packaged with lead cable | 1 unit | - | ₦111,972 | ₦111,972 |
| Material | CP cable 16mm2 HMWPE, per m | 8 m | 5% | ₦4,500 | ₦37,800 |
| Material | CP test post with terminals | 0.25 unit | - | ₦85,000 | ₦21,250 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 2 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦6,059 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦3,439 |
| Materials | ₦171,022 | ||||
| Labour | ₦9,498 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦180,520 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per unit | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦180,520 | ₦240,948 |
| Lagos | ₦191,541 | ₦255,658 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦193,726 | ₦258,576 |
| Ibadan | ₦170,069 | ₦226,999 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦171,304 | ₦228,648 |
| Kano | ₦166,174 | ₦221,800 |
| Kaduna | ₦168,169 | ₦224,463 |
| Enugu | ₦175,200 | ₦233,847 |
| Benin City | ₦177,100 | ₦236,383 |
| Uyo | ₦184,226 | ₦245,894 |
| Jos | ₦169,879 | ₦226,745 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦232,776 | ₦310,697 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does magnesium anode 17lb installed with cable and test post share cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦180,520 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦240,948 per unit 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 ₦191,541 per unit and the tender rate about ₦255,658 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (CP cable 16mm2 HMWPE, CP test post with terminals, Magnesium anode 17lb pre-packaged with lead cable) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, 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/o08-magnesium-anode-17lb-installed-with-cable-and-test-post/, prices as at 15 October 2026.