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Novare Ngora Mall is a regional shopping center in Lagos's Lekki area, covering 22,000 square meters with modern facilities developed by Novare Real Estate. It features over 80 retail units, anchored by Shoprite for groceries and Game for electronics, complemented by fashion, dining, and Nova Cinema for entertainment. The tenant mix allocates 60% to essentials like supermarkets and pharmacies, 30% to fashion and accessories, and 10% to services, fostering cross-traffic.

Positioned in a high-growth suburb, it serves a catchment of 500,000 residents within 15 km, primarily middle to upper-income groups. Occupancy is 75%, lower than the Lagos Grade A average vacancy of 25%, reflecting solid demand amid urban expansion. Annual rents range from NGN 15,000 to 25,000 per square meter, aligned with prime market rates.

Accessibility via Lekki-Epe Expressway supports vehicle and public transport inflow, backed by 1,000 parking spaces. Footfall reaches 400,000-600,000 monthly, driven by demographic density, though traffic congestion poses access challenges.

Leasing advantages include flexible 5-10 year terms, tenant improvement allowances, and joint marketing, enhancing visibility. Drawbacks involve competition from established malls like The Palms, economic pressures from inflation eroding spending, and potential infrastructure strain from rapid development.

Operational quality is reliable with air-conditioned spaces and security, but aging utilities in surrounding areas could indirectly affect performance.

Overall, it offers stable retail opportunities in a dynamic market, balanced by risks from saturation in core categories.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

123 Ngora Avenue, Lagos, Nigeria

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Demographics and Footfall

Lekki's demographic profile centers on urban professionals and families, with 65% aged 25-45 and household incomes exceeding NGN 4 million annually, per retail reports. This supports consistent footfall of 500,000 visitors monthly, boosted by residential boom and leisure draws. However, income inequality leads to variable spending patterns, and rainy season reduces pedestrian access by 20%, highlighting weather-related risks in outdoor-adjacent operations.

Competition and Tenant Mix

The mall competes with 0.1 similar centers per square km, including Ikeja City Mall and Palms, which draw comparable crowds for fashion and dining. Tenant mix strengths lie in essentials (50% occupancy) and entertainment, promoting 15% higher basket sizes via synergies. Weaknesses include oversupply in apparel (25% of space), risking dilution, and limited luxury anchors, constraining premium retail amid market saturation in Lagos suburbs.

Lease Terms and Operational Risks

Standard leases span 5-10 years with 8-12% annual escalations, offering incentives like rent-free periods for anchors. Advantages encompass professional property management ensuring 95% uptime and co-op advertising funds. Challenges feature high operational costs (utilities up 20% yearly due to energy issues) and forex volatility impacting imported goods, per commercial reports, potentially raising vacancy to 30% if economic slowdown persists.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
18,000
Year Built
2019
Parking Spaces
300
Average Monthly Footfall
33,333
Owner
Novare Real Estate Nigeria Limited
Anchor Tenants
Shoprite, Spar, Game, Cinema

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
10 Kilometers
Secondary Catchment Area
50 Kilometers
Catchment area population
500,000 People
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Median age
18 Years
Household size
5.2 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
10.0 %

Median household income
1,200,000 NGN
Unemployment rate
5.3 %
Cost of living index
35 Index

Retail spending per capita
150,000 NGN
Spending on apparel
25,000 NGN
Spending on groceries
60,000 NGN
Spending on electronics
15,000 NGN

Annual foot traffic
400,000 Visitors
Dwell time
45 Minutes
Conversion rate
20.0 %
Sales per square meter
500 USD

Number of retail stores
60 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
Low Density
Tenant diversity
Medium Diversity
Unique Concepts
5 Concepts

Gross Leasable Area
18,000 sqm
Number of Levels
1 Levels
Average rent per square meter
25 USD
Vacancy rate
40.0 %
Lease term flexibility
High Flexibility
Available retail space
2,000 Square Meters

Proximity to main roads
Direct Access
Public transport access
Medium Access
Parking spaces
300 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
Medium Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
15.0 %
Internet penetration
45.0 %

Retail crime rate
Medium Rate
Security measures
Advanced Measures

Promotional events
12 Events
Loyalty program penetration
20.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
5.0 %
New tenant pipeline
10 Tenants
Mall expansion plans
Planned Plans
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