Miss Nigeria Beauty and Fashion Fair debuts in Lagos, promoting leadership, enterprise growth and digital inclusion for women

The organisers of Miss Nigeria have announced the inaugural 2026 Beauty and Fashion Fair, scheduled to hold on 22 and 23 March at the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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The event forms part of the pageant’s 2026 impact roadmap focused on leadership development, enterprise growth and digital inclusion.

Organisers said the Miss Nigeria Beauty and Fashion Fair will showcase leading Nigerian fashion designers, emerging creatives and beauty innovators, highlighting style, culture and business opportunities within the country.

Sponsors for the event include Bvndle, Zenith Bank and MTN Nigeria.

Rita Dominic-Anosike, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Miss Nigeria, said the initiative signals a deliberate shift toward measurable impact.

“Miss Nigeria has always stood as a symbol of excellence. In 2026, excellence must be intentional and measurable, with the roadmap ensuring that the pageant moves beyond mere celebration to focus on tangible transformation. Under our theme, ‘She Is Made Of More,’ we are equipping women with the tools to lead in the digital and creative sectors. The Beauty and Fashion Fair is the ignition point for this long-term systemic change,” Dominic-Anosike said.

Doris Ogah, the 45th Miss Nigeria, described the initiative as a bridge between tradition and opportunity.

“This roadmap is a call to leadership. Through our digital inclusion projects and this Fair, we are proving that the Nigerian woman is indeed ‘Made of More’: more intelligence, more leadership, and more economic possibilities,” Ogah said, adding that the role of the queen extends to serving as a national ambassador.

The fair will feature the Young Designer of the Year competition, designed to provide visibility for emerging fashion entrepreneurs and connect them with established industry figures.

Entries are currently open, while designers and members of the public can register to showcase collections or purchase tickets to attend.

Organised by Times LifeStyle Limited, the Miss Nigeria pageant has long served as a platform celebrating Nigerian women’s achievements.

Over the years, it has promoted leadership, cultural representation and expanded opportunities for young women across the country.

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The 2026 fair is expected to combine creativity, commerce and empowerment, reinforcing the pageant’s evolving role in shaping Nigeria’s fashion and digital future.