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Café One, one of Nigeria’s leading coworking and coffee lifestyle brands, has expanded its footprint to 18 hubs across nine states, strengthening its role as a pioneer in the flexible workspace industry. The expansion reflects the company’s ambition to redefine how Nigerians work, collaborate, and build businesses in an evolving economy.
In a statement on Tuesday, Café One explained that the future of work is increasingly shifting away from conventional office structures, and the brand has positioned itself as a benchmark for modern coworking. Its unique model blends world-class facilities with the comfort of café culture, creating an environment where professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives can be productive while enjoying a sense of community.
Unlike traditional coworking spaces that focus mainly on providing desks and internet, Café One said it offers a holistic experience. Its bright, open environments are designed to inspire creativity and concentration, while the aroma of freshly brewed coffee adds warmth and encourages balance during work hours. Members often describe the hubs as more than an office, but rather a space where ideas, partnerships, and friendships flourish.
Speaking on the expansion, the General Manager of Café One, Kelechi Nwaozuzu, said the brand is committed to creating spaces that merge productivity with lifestyle.
“Café One is more than just a coworking space. Our vision is to build communities where work and lifestyle intersect seamlessly,” Nwaozuzu said. “We’re creating environments where people don’t just clock in hours but also build meaningful connections, grow their businesses, and enjoy the process.”
The company’s wide range of offerings reflects the diverse needs of Nigeria’s professionals. For freelancers and startups, flexible coworking packages help reduce overhead costs like electricity, internet, and utilities, while still providing premium amenities at affordable rates. For larger organisations, Café One provides private offices, soundproof meeting rooms, and training facilities designed for workshops and board meetings.
Through its “Café One for Business” product line, the company also supports small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs with virtual offices, professional mailing addresses, and mail-handling services.
To strengthen engagement with its community, Café One has introduced the Café One Card, which gives members discounts on coworking packages and cashback on café purchases. The company also positions its spaces as cultural and social hubs, hosting workshops, networking sessions, and after-work events. Members also have the option of organising private gatherings within the hubs.
Location has been another key strategy for Café One. By situating its hubs in vibrant and accessible neighbourhoods across major Nigerian cities, the brand is solving challenges of proximity and convenience. With its 18 hubs spread across commercial centres and growing urban communities, professionals now have more options to access world-class workspaces without compromising on time or comfort.
Industry watchers say the expansion comes at a critical period for Nigeria’s workforce, which is grappling with high costs of doing business, unreliable infrastructure, and a growing reliance on hybrid and remote work models. By integrating lifestyle, productivity, and community, Café One is positioning itself as more than just a coworking brand but also as a driver of innovation in Nigeria’s work culture.
The company’s continued growth highlights the increasing demand for modern, flexible workspaces in Africa’s largest economy. As more young professionals, startups, and corporates adapt to new ways of working, Café One appears well-placed to shape the future of work in Nigeria.
