Traffic signal installation, 4-way junction: cost per set in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦23,701,640per set
Tender rate about ₦31,635,690 per set with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for traffic signal installation, 4-way junction is ₦23,701,640 per set in Abuja: ₦23,370,760 materials, ₦100,215 labour and ₦230,665 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦31,635,690 per set.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Traffic signal set, 4-way junction with controller (solar-ready) | 1 set | - | ₦22,394,400 | ₦22,394,400 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 4 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦49,440 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.5 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦3,510 |
| Material | Granite 3/4", per tonne | 0.9 tonne | 5% | ₦18,000 | ₦17,010 |
| Material | 16mm2 4-core armoured Cu cable, per m | 40 m | 3% | ₦22,000 | ₦906,400 |
| Plant (days) | Hiab / truck-mounted crane 10t | 0.5 day | - | ₦461,330 | ₦230,665 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 24 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦72,705 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 24 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦27,510 |
| Materials | ₦23,370,760 | ||||
| Labour | ₦100,215 | ||||
| Plant | ₦230,665 | ||||
| Net unit rate per set | ₦23,701,640 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per set | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦23,701,640 | ₦31,635,690 |
| Lagos | ₦25,123,436 | ₦33,533,428 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦25,584,743 | ₦34,149,156 |
| Ibadan | ₦22,501,526 | ₦30,033,841 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦22,734,836 | ₦30,345,251 |
| Kano | ₦22,029,100 | ₦29,403,272 |
| Kaduna | ₦22,265,814 | ₦29,719,225 |
| Enugu | ₦23,209,568 | ₦30,978,899 |
| Benin City | ₦23,449,894 | ₦31,299,672 |
| Uyo | ₦24,394,650 | ₦32,560,683 |
| Jos | ₦22,504,135 | ₦30,037,323 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦30,815,155 | ₦41,130,432 |
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- R04 Prime coat MC-30 at 1.0 L/m2₦1,653 per m²
- R05 Tack coat (emulsion) at 0.3 L/m2₦420 per m²
- R06 Asphalt wearing course 50mm, laid & compacted₦20,481 per m²
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- R08 Precast road kerb 900x300x150 on concrete bed & haunch₦17,408 per m
- R09 Precast 600mm U-drain with cover, laid on concrete bed₦67,702 per m
- R10 In-situ RC drain 600x600 internal, 150mm walls & base, incl. excavation, formwork & rebar₦102,171 per m
- R11 900mm precast culvert pipe laid with 1:3:6 surround₦214,035 per m
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- G01 60mm interlocking paving on 50mm sand bed, compacted₦11,169 per m²
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- R13 Chain-link fence 1.8m on angle posts @3m with 3 lines barbed wire₦12,743 per m
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Frequently asked questions
How much does traffic signal installation, 4-way junction cost per set in Nigeria?
About ₦23,701,640 per set net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦31,635,690 per set 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 ₦25,123,436 per set and the tender rate about ₦33,533,428 per set.
What does the rate include?
Materials (16mm2 4-core armoured Cu cable, Granite 3/4", OPC 42.5 cement, Sharp sand, Traffic signal set) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hiab / truck-mounted crane 10t) 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/r25-traffic-signal-installation-4-way-junction/, prices as at 15 October 2026.