Welcome to May 2025 Nigeria Business Events Roundup!
Below are the list of the top Business Events happening this month of May in Nigeria.
May 2025 Nigeria Business Events Roundup
1. Transform Conference 2025: The Leadership Mandate 
Welcome to Transform Conferences 2025, the annual gathering of visionaries, change-makers, and leaders redefining the future. This year, we come together under a unifying and powerful theme: The Leadership Mandate
We invite you to join us for two transformative days of learning, connection, and inspiration. Together, we will explore what it means to lead with purpose, courage, and resilience in an ever-changing world.
Prepare to be enlightened by world-class speakers, engaged in dynamic workshops, and inspired by real stories of impact from thought leaders, innovators, and pioneers.
This is more than a conference. It’s a call to action. It’s an opportunity to embrace your *the leadership mandate* and step boldly into your potential.
Transform Conferences 2025: Together, we lead. Together, we transform.
DATE: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
TIME: 9AM WAT
VENUE: 5, Oregbeni Crescent, Off Aldeyan Street, Off Ihama Road, GRA, Benin City.
2. The Roundtable Lekki
Lekki Real Estate Business
Ready to Connect with the Giants of Real Estate? Discover new opportunities for everyone at The Roundtable Lekki, 2025
The premier business & networking event focused on: “Lekki Real Estate Business: New Opportunities for Everyone!”
From land ownership to property development, sales, and investment — this is your gateway to real estate success.
DATE: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
TIME: 10AM WAT
VENUE: Church of God Mission Int., TF Kuboye, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos
Click here to Register
3. Fate Foundation Youth Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mapping Report Launch, 2025
The FATE Institute, in partnership with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, is pleased to invite you to the launch of the Youth Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mapping Report themed: Unlocking Opportunities: Strengthening Nigeria’s Youth Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.
The event promises to be insightful, featuring key highlights from the report, a keynote address, and an engaging panel session.
You can register to attend either physically or virtually by scanning the QR code on the event flyer
DATE: Friday, May 2nd, 2025
TIME: 11 AM WAT
VENUE: FATE Foundation, 16 Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos.
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4. AFAA Xpression Art Fair, 2025
Exhibit your art to a large audience of art lovers, collectors, international communities, curators, galleries, businesses, interior decoration professionals, luxury hotels, homes, apartments, luxury restaurants, lounges, clubs and Airbnb. 100+ Exhibitors, 6000+ Industry Leaders, 70+ Speakers and Unlimited Networking only at the most influential technology showcase of Africa:
Date: 1st – 3rd, May 2025
Time: 9:00 AM daily
Venue: FCT Exhibition Pavillion, Abuja
5. GTCO Food and Drink Festival, 2025
Get ready for the 8th edition of the GTCO Food & Drink Festival.
8 years of supporting small businesses, 8 years of celebrating authentic flavors., 8 years of unforgettable food experiences!
Here’s what to expect:
• Free Retail Stalls for over 200 Food Businesses
• Masterclasses with World-class Chefs
• All the street food you can eat
• Children’s Play area
DATE: 2nd – 4th May, 2025
TIME: 10AM – 10PM PM WAT
VENUE: GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.
6. Nigeria Power Outlook, 2025
The race towards a reliable and sustainable energy future for Nigeria is accelerating. The focus is shifting from ambition to action, driving investment in renewable energy, grid modernization, and efficient power distribution to create a more resilient system.
With a renewed commitment to fostering collaboration and highlighting opportunities in Nigeria’s electricity industry. This premier gathering will bring together power sector leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore solutions for a stable, sustainable, and financially viable power sector, paving the way for affordable and reliable energy access across the nation.
Key discussions at the event will focus on Nigeria’s Gas-To-Power transition, Policy and Regulatory Framework, Renewable Energy Integration, Grid Modernization and Infrastructure Development, Energy Access and Rural Electrification amongst other focus areas.
DATE: Tuesday, 6th May, 2025
TIME: 9 AM WAT
VENUE: The Oriental Hotel (Ballroom) Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria
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7. NECA MSME Fair 2025
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) presents an UNMISSABLE event for entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Why Attend?
✅Boost Market Visibility & Branding
✅ Forge Business Partnerships & Networks
✅Drive Sales & Customer Acquisition
✅ Explore Digital Tools & E-commerce Platforms
✅Learn Sustainable & Responsible Business Practices
Participation/attendance is FREE!
DATE: Tuesday, 6th May, 2025
TIME: 9 AM WAT
VENUE: NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos
Click here to Register
8. Nuel Osilama Real Estate Masterclass, 2025
Unlock the Secrets to Building a Billion-Dollar Real Estate Empire!
Join an elite lineup of industry titans from May 6th to 9th, 2025, for a 4-day masterclass that will revolutionize your approach to real estate. Learn the strategies, insights, and game-changing principles that have shaped the most successful investors and developers.
This is your opportunity to gain exclusive knowledge, network with top experts, and position yourself for exponential growth in the real estate industry.
DATE: May 6th – 9th, 2025
TIME: 9 AM Daily
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9. Emergency Conference, Ilorin
THE SHIFT is not a trend. It’s a turning point.
And on May 10th in Ilorin, we’re gathering the visionaries, the builders, and the next-generation leaders who are ready to make real impact.
Emergence Conference Ilorin is more than a conference, it’s a movement for those who are done playing small.
Get ready to hear from voices that challenge the norm and leave you with clarity, strategy, and the fire to lead boldly.
If you’re ready to disrupt the status quo and step fully into your influence, this is your moment.
Don’t just witness the shift. Be the shift.
DATE: Saturday, May 10, 2025
TIME: 9 AM WAT
VENUE: SRV Event Center, After F Division, Tanke, Ilorin
Click here to Register
10. The High-Value Woman Conference 
Be Empowered. Be Elevated. Be Elegant.
Step into rooms that mirror your worth, connect with like-minded women, and unlock the next level of your life in purpose, poise, and power.
Learn from powerhouse voices like Ayanime Edem and Winifred Nwania on etiquette and refinement, feel deeply with the Queen of Soul – Tosin Sanni, get activated by fitness guru Coach Veeks, and unlock the future with AI expert Itoro Emembolu.
Network with legends. Own your royalty.
Whether you’re building, becoming, or breaking limits, this isn’t just an event — it’s your GLOW-UP moment.
Don’t miss it!
DATE: Saturday, May 10, 2025
TIME: 11 AM WAT
VENUE: The Wheatbaker, 4, Onitola Road, (Lawrence Road)Ikoyi Lagos
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11. Power & Water Nigeria Exhibition and Conference, 2025
Power & Water Nigeria Exhibition and Conference
co-located with IoT West Africa, where we explore sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective power solutions for a brighter tomorrow!
DATE: 13th – 15th, May, 2025
TIME: 10 AM WAT
VENUE: Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria
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12. Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards (NCMA), 2025
The Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards (NCMA) is launching on May 23, 2025 to celebrate the best in Nigeria’s capital market!
60 nominees, 20 categories, and 20 winners – from Company of the Year to Stockbroker of the Year, this event will spotlight the innovators and leaders driving market growth and investor confidence.
Save the date and join us for an unforgettable evening!
DATE: Friday, May 23, 2025
TIME: 5 PM WAT
VENUE: Civic Centre, VI, Lagos
13. The Builders Summit, 2025
Get ready for a day filled with growth, collaboration, and ground breaking solutions like never before!
With 20+ speakers and 10 insightful sessions covering Creative Economy, Scaling Startups, Fintech & AI, and Career Development, this is the ultimate gathering for innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Here’s what’s in store:
– Masterclasses, keynotes, and panel sessions led by industry experts
– Exhibitions showcasing innovative startups and products
– Networking opportunities that could transform your career or business
– Pitch2Win – a live pitching contest with a grand prize of $9,500
– Unforgettable experiences you don’t want to hear about- you want to be present!
Date: 23rd May, 2025
Venue: Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos
Time: 6pm
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14. Lagos Real Estate Fest, 2025
Join property developers, financiers, industry stakeholders and key players across Nigeria’s Real estate sector for industry driven discussions, actionable insights, and networking opportunities at the Lagos Real Estate Fest.
Register your early bird tickets via the link in our bio to be part of this pivotal gathering.
DATE: Wednesday, 28th May, 2025
TIME: 9 AM WAT
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15. Nigeria Female Entrepreneurs Conference, 2025
Nigeria Female Entrepreneurs Conference (NFEC).
Are You a Business Owner Ready to Be Seen?
Take your brand to the NEXT LEVEL by exhibiting at the Nigeria Female Entrepreneurs Conference (NFEC) – the ultimate gathering for visionary women in business!
Why You Should Exhibit:
1. Expose your brand to hundreds of female entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers
2. Generate quality leads and boost your customer base
3. Network with industry giants and game-changing startups
4. Showcase your products/services to a focused, business-driven audience
5. Get real-time feedback and build lasting partnerships
Don’t just attend— EXHIBIT and make your mark! Whether you’re in Tech, Fashion, Beauty, Food, Health, Finance, Services, or Consulting, this is your platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated!
Register your early bird tickets via the link in our bio to be part of this pivotal gathering.
DATE: 30th – 31st May, 2025
TIME: 10:30 AM WAT
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