Top 10 Most Expensive Houses in Nigeria

For the very wealthy, owning a unique mansion in a high-status area is worth the big price. Demand is especially strong in major cities like Lagos and Abuja, where many business leaders and politicians live. Because there is only so much prime land available, property prices have soared.

These expensive houses come with features like private cinemas, helipads, and full-service spas, often costing hundreds of millions of Naira.

Here’s the list of the most expensive houses in Nigeria:

1. Folorunsho Alakija’s Mansion – ₦560 billion

Located in Ikoyi, Lagos, this mansion is valued at ₦560 billion ($700 million). It features a helipad, private cinema, multiple luxurious bedrooms, marble floors, and gold-plated furniture, making it the most expensive residence in Nigeria.

2. Mike Adenuga’s Banana Island Mansion – ₦100 billion 

Owned by billionaire businessman and Globacom founder Mike Adenuga, this mansion in Banana Island, Lagos, is valued at ₦100 billion. Set on four acres, it includes gold-plated fittings, a private cinema, bedroom suites, swimming pools, and tennis courts.

3. Aliko Dangote’s Abuja Mansion – ₦24 billion

Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, owns this impressive mansion in Abuja, valued at ₦24 billion ($30 million). Spanning nine acres, the home includes bulletproof rooms, three swimming pools, and helipads, reflecting Dangote’s immense success.

4. Peter Okoye’s Banana Island Mansion – ₦1.5 billion 

Musician Peter Okoye’s mansion in Banana Island, Lagos, is worth ₦1.5 billion. This modern home features an elevator, gym, cinema, and swimming pool, symbolizing his achievements in the music industry.

5. Dino Melaye’s Maitama Mansion – ₦2.1 billion 

Former senator Dino Melaye’s luxurious mansion in the affluent Maitama area of Abuja is valued at ₦2.1 billion. It includes Italian marble floors, Roman-style columns, crystal chandeliers, and exotic art.

6. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Bourdillon Mansion – ₦1.5 billion 

Located in Ikoyi, Lagos, this grand residence is worth over ₦1.5 billion. It features top-level security systems, an Olympic-sized pool, a helipad, and various recreational facilities, fitting for a high-profile figure like Tinubu.

7. Lee Maeba’s Port Harcourt Mansion – ₦1 billion

Politician Lee Maeba’s mansion in Port Harcourt is valued at ₦1 billion. This fortress-like home includes a helipad, an Olympic-sized pool, 50 bulletproof doors, Italian marble, gold accents, Persian rugs, and a luxurious home theater.

8. Linda Ikeji’s Banana Island Mansion – ₦800 million 

Blogger and media entrepreneur Linda Ikeji’s Banana Island mansion is valued at ₦800 million. This home features marble floors, towering columns, a home theater, three lounges, and a spacious swimming pool.

9. E-Money’s Mansion – ₦250 million 

Business mogul E-Money’s luxurious Banana Island mansion, worth ₦250 million, includes a pool, gym, home theater, and penthouse. The residence showcases custom chandeliers and marble floors, highlighting his success.

10. Orji Uzor Kalu’s Camp Neya – Over ₦250 million  

Former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu’s Camp Neya estate in Igbere is valued at over ₦250 million, with some estimates suggesting it is worth billions. Spread across 150 hectares, this massive estate includes 400 rooms, a presidential lodge, an Olympic-sized pool, a banquet hall, a clinic, and multiple recreational facilities, resembling a small village.