Retro-reflective road sign on galvanised post with concrete base: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦136,292per m²
Tender rate about ₦181,916 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for retro-reflective road sign on galvanised post with concrete base is ₦136,292 per m² in Abuja: ₦131,380 materials, ₦4,912 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦181,916 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Retro-reflective sign sheeting (high intensity), per m2 | 1.1 m² | 10% | ₦52,254 | ₦63,227 |
| Material | Aluminium sign plate 2mm, per m2 | 1.05 m² | 5% | ₦28,000 | ₦30,870 |
| Material | Galvanised pipe 2" medium, 6m (5.03 kg/m) | 0.5 length | 5% | ₦56,889 | ₦29,867 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 0.6 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦7,416 |
| Labour (hours) | Welder / fabricator | 0.5 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦1,474 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦3,439 |
| Materials | ₦131,380 | ||||
| Labour | ₦4,912 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦136,292 |
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) | ₦136,292 | ₦181,916 |
| Lagos | ₦144,568 | ₦192,962 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦146,557 | ₦195,616 |
| Ibadan | ₦128,741 | ₦171,836 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦129,809 | ₦173,262 |
| Kano | ₦125,868 | ₦168,001 |
| Kaduna | ₦127,329 | ₦169,952 |
| Enugu | ₦132,682 | ₦177,097 |
| Benin City | ₦134,094 | ₦178,982 |
| Uyo | ₦139,497 | ₦186,193 |
| Jos | ₦128,643 | ₦171,705 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦176,197 | ₦235,179 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does retro-reflective road sign on galvanised post with concrete base cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦136,292 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦181,916 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 ₦144,568 per m² and the tender rate about ₦192,962 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Aluminium sign plate 2mm, Galvanised pipe 2" medium, OPC 42.5 cement, Retro-reflective sign sheeting (high intensity)) with waste allowances; labour (Unskilled labourer, Welder / fabricator) 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/r26-retro-reflective-road-sign-on-galvanised-post-with-concr/, prices as at 15 October 2026.