Wema Bank Plc has announced plans to host the latest edition of its NBC Trade Fair in Ikeja, Lagos, as part of its ongoing drive to support small businesses, deepen financial inclusion, and empower women entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
The three-day fair, scheduled to hold from October 24 to 26, 2025, at the Whitestone Event Centre, is expected to attract hundreds of vendors, entrepreneurs, and shoppers from across sectors including fashion, food, skincare, and lifestyle.
According to the bank, the Lagos edition follows the success of its Island and Ghana editions earlier in the year, both of which created platforms for women-led and small businesses to showcase their products, expand their networks, and access financial tools for growth.
“Our goal is to create opportunities for business owners to thrive while bringing financial services closer to the people,” the bank stated in a release on Wednesday.
Beyond commerce, this year’s fair will also feature free breast cancer screening for the first 300 women, as part of Wema Bank’s commitment to health advocacy during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Participants will also gain access to an affordable health plan for as low as ₦1,200, offered through Sara by Wema, the bank’s women-focused initiative designed to support female entrepreneurs and professionals.
Shoppers at the fair can look forward to exciting spin-the-wheel giveaways, instant prizes, and discounts when they make purchases using their Wema Bank or ALAT debit cards. The bank will also provide on-site account opening and digital banking demonstrations to encourage financial inclusion among participants.
The NBC Trade Fair has grown to become one of Wema Bank’s flagship empowerment programmes, showcasing its commitment to SME growth, digital innovation, and women’s financial empowerment.
In recent months, the bank expanded its empowerment drive beyond Nigeria with the Ghana edition of the fair, which drew participation from dozens of women-led brands across West Africa.
Wema Bank also recently announced the successful completion of its ₦150 billion rights issue and a ₦50 billion private placement, bringing its qualifying capital to ₦264.87 billion — well above the ₦200 billion minimum for commercial banks with national authorization.
“We are building a stronger institution that can continue to support the real economy — especially women and small businesses,” the statement added.
The fair is expected to further cement Wema Bank’s position as one of Nigeria’s most inclusive financial institutions, bridging the gap between enterprise, innovation, and empowerment.
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