Back to School 2026 : Everything You Need in One Stop at Banex Mall, Lekki Phase 1



September is here, and if your household has not yet done the back-to-school run, you are in the majority.


Most Lagos parents and students leave it late, not out of laziness but because the list is long, the options are scattered, and nobody wants to make five separate trips to five different parts of Lagos just to get a laptop, a school bag, a pair of shoes, and a stack of stationery.


This year, you do not have to.


Banex Mall on Akiogun Road, Lekki Phase 1 covers more of the back-to-school list than most people realise.


This guide tells you exactly what is available, where to find it in the building, and how to make the whole thing a single Saturday afternoon rather than a week of errands.


The Laptop: Sort This First


The laptop is the most expensive, most time-sensitive, and most decision-heavy purchase on the back-to-school list. It is also the one most people put off the longest, which means they end up buying in a rush, under pressure, without comparing options properly.


CyberVilla on the Ground Floor of Banex Mall 1 carries original and UK-used laptops from HP, Dell, Apple, Lenovo, and other brands at multiple price points.


The advantage of buying from a physical shop with the device in front of you is that you can check the screen, test the keyboard, verify the battery health, and ask questions before you hand over any money none of which is possible when buying online.


Their staff can advise on which specification makes sense for the school's actual requirements whether that is a lightweight Chromebook for a primary school child or a properly-spec'd Windows machine for a university student running heavy software.


They also carry phone repairs and accessories if you are replacing anything else alongside the laptop purchase.


What to bring when you go: Know the school's minimum specification if one has been given. Know whether the child needs Microsoft Office included or can access it through the school's licence. Know the budget ceiling before you walk in.


School Shoes and Uniform Accessories

Getting the right school shoes before September means not joining the queue after the first week of school when every shoe shop in Lagos has the same shortage.


FTI Boutique and the fashion vendors at Banex Mall carry footwear and clothing options suitable for school dress codes: formal shoes, school bags, and the accessories that need replacing every September whether you planned for them or not.


Walk the building: the variety across the fashion vendors means you are likely to find what you need without making another trip.


Stationery and Supplies


Banex Mall's stationery and supplies options are available across multiple vendors depending on what exactly you need.


The ground floor and common areas have the widest foot traffic, and the business services vendors can also assist with printing, photocopying, and laminating of documents like school ID letters and timetables.


Health and Pharmacy — The September Essentials


September also means it is time to restock the household pharmacy shelf before flu season sets in properly.


MedPlus Pharmacy on the Ground Floor of Banex Mall 1 carries everything a child's health kit needs for the new term: vitamins and immunity supplements, first aid supplies, cold and flu medication, and the prescription refills that should be sorted before the school term creates a scheduling conflict.


Buy in September rather than October when you are already managing a busy school term.


Gadgets and Accessories — The Things Schools Now Require


Beyond the laptop itself, September 2026 school requirements now commonly include a working headset for online sessions, a good-quality mouse, a laptop bag or sleeve for protection, and in some cases a scientific calculator or external storage.




DAX Technologies on the Ground Floor of Banex Mall (Plot 10, Second Building) carries power banks, USB accessories, Bluetooth speakers, and the everyday tech accessories that a student genuinely needs rather than just wants.


Their Easy Buy (Buy Now, Pay Later) option is available for customers where the back-to-school total has exceeded the immediate cash available worth knowing before the term starts.


Food While You're There Because This Takes a Few Hours


A proper back-to-school run at Banex Mall takes about two to three hours if you are thorough. The food options in the building mean you do not need to leave between stops.


My Noodles Cafe, Chicken Republic, Zaika Fast Food, and the food court vendors are all on-site. VMAX365 at the mall entrance is the right stop if you need a coffee or smoothie to start the shopping session.


The food court handles the children while the parents finish the list. This is genuinely useful.


Make It One Trip


The September back-to-school run does not have to be a week of errands across Lagos.

Banex Mall on Akiogun Road covers the laptop, the shoes, the accessories, the health supplies, and the food in one building, with free parking for over 100 vehicles, lift access throughout, and a cinema for after.


Address: Banex Mall, Akiogun Road, Opposite Maroko Filling Station, Oniru, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos WhatsApp: 09088733388