Ecobank Nigeria has announced plans to  host the second edition of its flagship Design & Build showcase, a five-day event, expected to run from September 24 to 28, this year, in Lagos.

 

Tagged: “How We Build, How We Live,” this  year’s edition will feature just over 40 carefully-selected exhibitors, spotlighting the very best in design, construction, and real estate;  focusing on quality over quantity, thereby ensuring a rich and meaningful experience for all participants.

 

Highlighting the significance of the event, the bank’s Head of SMEs, Omoboye Odu,  noted that ‘Design & Build is more than an exhibition, it’s a celebration of visionaries shaping Nigeria’s future’.

 

 

By showcasing quality talent and innovation, Omoboye added, the bank is  connecting creators with opportunities that go beyond structures, into building purpose and better living.

 

She added that the event underscores Ecobank’s pan-African mission to deepen financial inclusion, empower entrepreneurs, and connect local businesses with international markets.

 

Principal Interior Designer at Inu Designs and Curator of Design & Build 2025, Titi Fowora, explained described this year’s edition as ‘intentionally curated’.

 

“ It’s about presenting not just more, but the very best—people, ideas, and innovations that inspire us to rethink how we live and build. From heritage craftsmanship to future-forward solutions, Design & Build is a living canvas of transformation,” she added

 

Some of the highlights of the event include: a premier showcase of Nigerian creativity in design, building, and construction; daily knowledge- sharing sessions with leading voices in architecture, interiors, and urban planning and immersive kitchen installations and live cooking experiences.

 

 

Fowora urged attendees to look forward to interactive sessions, networking with decision-makers and industry leaders, insights into global trends, and premium visibility for brands.