NBC Trade Fair explained

NBC Trade Fair is an African exhibition established in 2018. The trade fair is a two to three day event with focus on African products and small and medium-sized enterprises.^{[1] [2]}

History

Origin

NBC Trade Fair also known as Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair was founded in 2018 by Nelly Agbogu.^{[3] [4]}

The first NBC Trade Fair held in September 2018, in Lagos Nigeria and recorded over 160 exhibitors.^[5]

Events

The fair majorly focuses on MSMEs, and has grown to be one of the biggest trade fairs for small and medium-sized business enterprises in Nigeria. It has received partnership and sponsorship from the Lagos State Government^{[6] [7]} and several organizations including Sterling Bank, WEMA Bank, MTN, Access Bank, SMEDAN, Main Stack.^{[8] [9]}

In 2024, five trade shows were held across several states including Kano, Benin, Lagos, Asaba, Port Harcourt and Ibadan.^[10] The 6th edition of the NBC Trade fair, which held at Oregun, Ikeja  had over 200 exhibitors and more than 30,000 attendees.^{[11] [12]}

The NBC African Trade Fair was held at InterContinetal London - The 02 on August, 2024.^{[13] [14]} The fair hosted over 150 exhibitors and is the first international NBC trade fair.

Notes and References

1. News: May 4, 2022 . Access Bank provides access to market for 200 entrepreneurs at the 2022 Naija Brand Chick trade fair . Vanguard Newspaper.
2. Lagos Govt. Reiterates Commitment To SMEs As Lagos, NBC Trade Fair Ends . 2024-06-19 . Channels Television . 2024-10-21 . YouTube.
3. Web site: Abraham . Ifeanyi . 2024-08-05 . Nigeria to London: Nelly Agbogu is on a mission to elevate Africa small businesses with Naijbrandchick . 2024-10-21 . CNN . en.
4. Web site: 2024-08-09 . From Local Success to Global Ambition: How Nelly Agbogu is Transforming Nigerian Entrepreneurship - Global Brands Magazine . 2024-10-21 . en-US.
5. News: September 27, 2018 . Sterling Bank backs SME Trade fair . Vanguard Newspaper.
6. Web site: The Secretary to State Government, Mrs Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin and the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture at the last day sales and closing ceremony of the Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair held at Whitestone Event Place Oregun Ikeja on Sunday 16th June, 2024. . 2024-10-21 . Lagos State Government . en-US.
7. Web site: Reporters . Our . 2024-06-14 . Lagos invests N20m in Naijabrand chick trade fair . 2024-10-21 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
8. Web site: 19 July 2024 . Wema Bank, NBC, SMEDAN to boost women trades . The Nation.
9. Web site: Joseph . Blessing . 2024-07-17 . Wema Bank, NBC, and SMEDAN Partner to Promote Inter-Continental Trade and . 2024-10-21 . MSME Africa . en-US.
10. Web site: NBC Trade fair 2024 . 2024-10-21 . NBC Trade Fair . en-US.
11. News: Over 200 exhibitors at NBC trade fair . The Guardian Nigeria.
12. Web site: 2024-06-17 . Lagos Restates Constants Assistance For SMES As Lagos Tourism, NBC Three-Day Trade Fair Closes – Independent Newspaper Nigeria . 2024-10-21 . en-GB.
13. Web site: Post . Sponsored . 2024-08-16 . Fez Delivery is the official delivery partner at NBC African Fair London 2024 . 2024-10-21 . Businessday NG . en-US.
14. Web site: NBC African Fair London 2024 . 2024-10-21 . NBC Trade Fair . en-US.