The term Shopping is an activity in which a person knows the available goods or services in stock in any place, also with the intent and interest to purchase a suitable selection of them. This activity is quite an interesting one for some people while some others see it as Stress due to reasons such as indecision of what to purchase. Scholars have classified shoppers in into various categories where we have a group called the recreational shoppers, that is, those who enjoy shopping and view it as a leisure activity.
There are also various means of shopping, we have the usual casual shopping and we have the online shopping platform which has made shopping easier and has become a major disruptor in the retail industry, as people just tend to search for product information and place product orders across different regions while online retailers deliver their products directly to the consumers’ home, offices or wherever they want. The users of the online shopping method, do not need to consume energy by physically visiting physical stores but save time, energy and cost of retail shopping.
Shoppers’ shopping experience varies, based on a variety of factors including how the customer is treated, convenience, the type of goods being purchased, and mood.
Lagos State
Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall Surulere
Address: Adeniran Ogunsanya St, 101211
Phone: 0809 554 5851
Hours: Open 9AM–9PM daily
Features: Modern and sophisticated in its architecture, the self-styled ‘Comprehensive Shopping Centre’ really delivers with its range of stores available from gadgets to gifts and cosmetics, and also a food court where you can grab a bite. It also houses a children playground in its compound which is a favourite among the local kids in Surulere.
Ikeja City Mall
Address: Obafemi Awolowo Way, Opposite Elephant House, Alausa
Phone: 0708 068 0230
Hours: Open 9AM–10PM daily
Features: The shopping centre has a 5-screen Silverbird Cinemas (the first and only cinema theatre in Ikeja) and a Shoprite Supermarket. It also includes specialist facilities for department stores, banks, cafés, bars, restaurants, hairdressing/beauty salon, ice-skating arena, etc.
The Palms Shopping Mall Victoria Island
Address: Off Lekki Express Way, beside British International School
Phone: +234 1-2714484
Hours: Open 9AM–9PM daily
Features: The Palms Shopping Centre is a facility trading centre where you could purchase Homewares, furniture, fashion, health, and beauty collections, Telecommunications, electronics, gadgets. The mall also comprises a Resturant, cinema, Sports, and entertainment centre, a supermarket, banks and their agencies.
Apapa Mall
Address: 13 Park Lane, Apapa
Phone: 01 453 9798
Hours: Open 9AM–9PM daily
Features: This mall is quite a large mall, with wide parking space, you could shop for your Babies & Kiddies Products, it also has a Children Boutique where you can find different BabyGowns, Baby Shirt, and Baby Wear. provision stuff is definitely not left out.
Festival Mall
Address: Off Festac Link Road, Amuwo Odofin, Festac
Phone: 01 454 8954
Hours: Open 9AM–9PM daily
Features: The mall consists of a Community Based Shopping and Entertainment Node in the Heart of Lagos. Leveraging inter-alia on a Mixed Use Development – Golden Tulip Hotel, Offices, Long Stay Apartments, and Residences.
Circle Mall
Address: Jakande Roundabout on the New Lekki Toll Road, Osapa Lekki, Lagos Nigeria
Phone: 012934456, 012934457
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm daily
Features: Circle Mall Administration and shopping mall owners, runs a dedicated business centre with unique features include shaded walkways with umbrellas, a fast food strip, and cool courtyards
Funderland Mall
Address: 16 Lagos-Epe Express Road, Lekki Penninsula 2, Lagos Nigeria
Phone: 0705 818 6863, 0703 417 0515
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm daily
Features: Funderland Mall Lekki is an 1800 square meters architectural masterpiece comprising of shops and restaurants, providing the greatest avenue for family relaxation and fun, wonderful and unique for all.
Address: Block A10, Plot 2 & 3, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Features: The Lennox Mall is a world-class state-of-the-art facility which features luxurious retail shop spaces, elegant food court and restaurant, serene relaxation spot, and nightlife entertainment area and so much more
Tejuosho Shopping Centre
Address: Tejuosho Shopping Centre, Ojuelegba road, opposite Diamond Bank, Yaba, Lagos State
Phone: 0700-835-86746, 0700TEJUOSHO
Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM
Features: The new Tejuosho Ultramodern Shopping Centre comprises of 1,692 shops on four floors, 342 K-Klamps, children’s area, food court, bar/lounge, promotion courts, advertising space and a massive underground parking lot.
Blenco Shopping Centre
Address: Addo Road off Ajah & Lekki- Epe Expressway.
Phone: 0806 870 1589
Hours: Opens from 9 am – 10 pm
Features: Blenco supermarket comprises of numerous shops, over 12 departments, and it’s very own supermarket. In Blenco Supermarket you can also find a Village market where you get the freshest native and cultural stocks you desire. You can also find Blenco properties.
Address: Behind Nicon Tower, Ikate, hotel Elegushi layout, Lekki Expressway, Lagos
Phone: 07080653800
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Features: Spar Park n Shop mall features top brands from groceries to electrical appliances, offering some of the very best shopping experiences in Lagos. The shopping complex which include department store chain Park ‘n’ Shop, supermarket chain – “SPAR”, home and office decor – “Millenium”, table water brand – “Cascade”, premium lighting – “Searchlight”, Quick Serve Restaurant – “Cakes ‘n’ Bakes”, a chain of fashion brand – “Lifestyle”, IT & electronics – “Bits & Bytes”, amongst many others. Spar Park n Shop, Victoria Island has a modern car park facility where shoppers can securely park their cars while shopping.
Mega Plaza
Address: 14, Idowu Martins str, Victoria Island Lagos
Hours: 9am – 9pm
Features: This large lovely mall which is located in the heart of Victoria Island also has a spar and a hotel at the same location you could also buy your home appliances, electronics, phones and computers, kids toys, home furniture, this mall also has a lovely gym and sports centre.
Maryland Mall
Address: 350-360 Ikorodu Rd, Anthony, Lagos
Phone: 01 342 8447
Hours: 9 am to 10 pm
Features: Maryland Mall offers you a new refreshing shopping and leisure experience on the mainland. The carefully designed masterpiece will be home to over 50 shopping outlets, banks, restaurants, a supermarket and a state of the art cinema facility all carefully selected
Novare Lekki Mall
Address: Lekki – Epe Express Road, Lekki
Phone: 0808 663 4135
Hours: Open 9 AM – 9 PM daily
Features: Novare Lekki provides a complete shopping and entertainment experience. With Shoprite and Game as anchor tenants, as well as Genesis Cinemas, the mall has approximately 100 shops and 1 000 parking bays.
Cross Rivers
Tinapa Shopping Center
Address: Calabar – Ikang road
Phone: 08059001001
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Features: Apart from the shopping centre, Tinapa also has a lovely resort and Guest rooms where you can spend some cool time with your loved one.
Anambra State
Onitsha Mall
Address: 25, Anazonwu street Onitsha
Phone: 08039523939
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Features: The presence of the popular retailer Shop Rite, the mall is a well-known spot in Onitsha. Shoppers enjoy a serene shopping experience with stable electricity and security. Enticing food selections are also available at the food court, which includes local and international restaurants serving both African and continental dishes.
Abuja FCT
Jabi Lake Mall
Address: Bala Sokoto way, Jabi, Abuja.
Phone: 0809 761 8000
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Features: This Amazing mall has varieties of wonderful hangout such as a cinema, shopping malls, Tech store, Pharmacies, Game centre and also a place where you could purchase books and toys. The beautiful lake behind this mall gives it a wonderful view.
Grand Towers Abuja Mall
Address: Murtala Mohammed Express Way, Along Apo Mechanic Village Road
Suburb: Dutse District
Phone: 09-2913616
Hours: Open- 9 AM – 9 PM daily
Features: The Grand Towers Abuja Mall, offers a vibrant, convenient and safe shopping experience, incorporates green building principles, features 42 shops covering a retail mix of food, fashion, specialty, electronics, sports equipment, furniture, home improvement, entertainment and banks with over 350 parking bays.
Pandora Abuja
Address: Plot 1161, Memorial drive by Musa Yar’adua Centre, Silverbird (Basement Level), Abuja
Phone: 0903 040 2377, 09 291 7918
Hours: Open 9 AM–9PM daily
Features: This mall is mainly in the sales of Earrings, pendants, Neckless, charms, bracelet, and rings.
Ceddi Mall
Address: 264 Tafawa Balewa Way, Central Business District 901002, Abuja
Phone: 09 461 9150
Hours: Open- 9 AM – 11 PM daily
Features: Ceddi Plaza is made up of 55 specialty shops, offices & service providers consisting of movie theaters, a bookstore, champagne lounge, restaurants, cafes, fashion boutiques, shoes, accessories, home interior design stores, furnishings, health & beauty salons, gift shops, telephones, banking and ATMs, dry cleaning services, a dental office, pharmacy, photo studio, children’s entertainment, events hall and much more!
Delta State
Effurun Mall
Address: Effurun Roundabout, Along Effurun-Ughelli Road, Warri
Hours: Open 9AM–9PM daily
Shoprite Mall Asaba
Address: Summit Road, Central Area, Asaba
Hours: Open 8AM–9PM daily
Features: The mall browses through a variety of stores to buy international branded labels among local products and services in an acclimatized ambient with over 13,000 square feet of space.
Enugu State
Polo Park Mall
Address: Okpara Ave, EnuguOld GRA, Polo Amusement Park
Suburb: Abakaliki Road
Phone: 0803 313 9747
Hours: Open 9AM–9PM daily
Features: This mall has Shoprite as its anchor tenant and international brands like Swatch, Puma, Lifemate, Samsung Mobile, MAC, Coldstone, KFC, Levi’s, Daviva, HealthPlus, MTN, Stanbic and Ethiopian Airline setting shop, the park doubles as a retail shopping and a family entertainment centre. A major attraction is the opening of Genesis Deluxe Cinemas here, making this the venue for the only cinema in the state presently.
Address: Zoo Road, beside Kano Trade Fair Complex
