NITF 2025: Nigeria’s Biggest Trade Fair Calls for Entries, Launches ₦1.5M Poster Challenge for Young Creatives
The Nigeria International Trade Fair (NITF) has launched the “Reignite the Torch” Poster Challenge, a national design competition inviting young Nigerian creatives to reinterpret the first-ever NITF poster from 1962 (see image below).
This initiative celebrates 60+ years of trade, creativity, and enterprise, bridging Nigeria’s commercial legacy with a new generation of artists shaping its future.
The winning poster will headline the 2025 campaign and the creator will receive a ₦1.5 million prize, alongside a national showcase during the fair’s opening week.
Theme:
Reignite the Torch: 60+ Years of Nigerian Trade Vision
Entrants are invited to reimagine what the future of Nigerian trade looks like, through the lenses of heritage and innovation.
Who Can Enter:
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Nigerian designers, illustrators, and artists aged 18–35
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Students and emerging professionals in design, art, or communications
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Creatives passionate about the intersection of art, culture, and commerce
Key Dates:
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Submission Deadline: November 15, 2025
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Winner Announcement: November 20, 2025
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Fair Dates: November 21–30, 2025
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Venue: Lagos International Trade Fair Complex
Prize & Rewards:
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₦1.5M grand prize
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Winning design featured across all NITF 2025 campaign assets
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National and pan-African press visibility
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Showcase during Nigeria’s official national trade fair