NIGERIA TO HOST CANEX WKND 2026 IN LAGOS FOR FIRST TIME

Nigeria will host the CANEX WKND 2026 for the first time, with the major creative economy event scheduled to take place in Lagos in November. The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, on her official social media page. The event will be held in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

CANEX WKND TARGETS NIGERIA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY According to Oduwole, CANEX WKND 2026 will create opportunities for businesses and professionals across several creative sectors. These include film, fashion, food, visual arts, music and creative technology. The minister described the event as a direct gateway to institutional funding, cross-border commercial partnerships and global value chains.

GOVERNMENT URGES CREATIVE BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE Oduwole encouraged founders, investors and creative industry practitioners to take advantage of the event. She urged stakeholders to take ownership of the opportunities that CANEX WKND 2026 will provide. The event is expected to bring together players from Nigeria’s creative industries with investors and business partners from across Africa and beyond.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Interested participants can register for CANEX WKND 2026 through the official event website. The event will take place in Lagos in November 2026. Registration is available at wknd.canex.africa.