Ecobank Nigeria is set to host the second edition of its flagship Design & Build showcase.

According to the bank, the five-day event, themed ‘How We Build, How We Live’, will be held later this month at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos.

The Design & Build showcase spotlights Nigerian creativity in design, building, and construction, and its maiden edition was held last year. This year’s edition will feature just over 40 exhibitors from the design, construction, and real estate sectors.

Head of SMEs at Ecobank Nigeria, Omoboye Odu, highlighted the significance of the platform, saying, “Design & Build is more than an exhibition; it’s a celebration of visionaries shaping Nigeria’s future. By showcasing quality talent and innovation, we are 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.

Titi Fowora, Principal Interior Designer at Inu Designs and Curator of Design & Build 2025, explained her vision: “This edition is 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.”

Beyond Design & Build, Ecobank Nigeria continues to invest in SMEs through initiatives such as the Adire Lagos Experience, +234 Art Fair, Ecobank National Schools Team Chess Championship, and Oja Oge 2025, alongside training and empowerment programmes that strengthen businesses nationwide.