Lagos, Nigeria | 23 September 2025: Big 5 Construct Nigeria officially opened today at the Landmark Centre. Marking its biggest edition to date, the three-day exhibition runs until 25 September and is set to welcome over 10,000 industry professionals to connect with international suppliers, source solutions and gain market insights supporting Nigeria’s $108 billion construction sector (Source: ABiQ).
With over 161 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and dedicated national pavilions from Austria, China, Egypt, Germany, Italy and Türkiye, the exhibition reflects its international scale while remaining tailored to Nigeria’s rapidly evolving market needs. The exhibition floor is alive with activity as companies present solutions to support the country’s infrastructure and housing ambitions. From Dalal Steel Industries, showcasing advanced steel technologies, to Peri Formworks, presenting adaptable formwork and scaffolding systems, exhibitors are engaging directly with contractors, developers and policymakers.
Returning exhibitors such as Sika MBCC, a global leader in specialty chemicals; Lafarge Africa, a leading Nigerian building solutions company; Abumet, Nigeria’s leading provider of premium aluminium and glass façade systems; Masa, a German manufacturer of machinery and complete plants; and Bostik, a global innovator in smart adhesive and sealant technologies, underline the event’s importance to the market. First-time exhibitors such as Naffco, a global leader in fire safety and life protection systems, alongside EMC Contractors and Services, a leading distributor of HVAC products in Nigeria, highlight Nigeria’s growing importance on the regional construction map.
“We are proud to showcase our new tile collections at the 5th edition. The event offers direct access to relevant verified buyers and decision-makers in the building and construction industry, which is essential for sales lead generation and building partnerships for business growth. We also believe that this event offers us a space to tap into new opportunities that continue to shape the construction landscape across West Africa,” said Abimbola Onagbade, Head, Brand and Marketing Communications, CDK Integrated.
Professional development through Big 5 Talks
Alongside the exhibition, the CPD-certified Big 5 Talks opened with a strong attendance on the opening day, as sessions focused on project management and architecture & design. Day 1 sessions spotlighted project leadership and delivery challenges unique to Nigeria. In one such session, Emeka Azuh, Technical Adviser and Head of the PMO at 7Fifteen Capital Limited, highlighted the importance of adaptive project management methodologies and leveraging local resources for timely, cost-effective delivery.
Another key session was a panel on “Project leadership in high-stakes construction environments,” moderated by Abiodun Omikunle, Project Manager at Deloitte Nigeria. Panelists including Steve Itelima, CEO, Aidafields Africa and Olubukola Ariyibi, Group Head, Corporate Transformation, ARM Holding, discussed managing risk on complex sites, strengthening stakeholder communication and decision-making under pressure. The speakers pointed to stronger leadership frameworks as vital for successful delivery in Nigeria’s high-growth construction environment.
Throughout the upcoming days, sessions will examine various pressing topics, under the themes of technology, sustainable cost & commercial management insights and sustainable building materials among others.
"We are delighted to be part of Big 5 Construct Nigeria, where we continue to engage with clients, strengthening networks and contributing to the conversations that will define the future of construction in Nigeria," said Hady Farhat, Managing Director, Bifem Paralu.
Commenting on this year’s edition, Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President, dmg events, said: “Over the next three days, Big 5 Construct Nigeria will connect thousands of industry professionals with the expertise, products and partnerships needed to advance Nigeria’s construction and housing priorities.” Heijmans added: “The strength of international participation, combined with the CPD-certified content programme and interactive features, ensures the event creates real opportunities for collaboration while supporting long-term economic growth and professional development in Nigeria’s construction sector.”
Big 5 Construct Nigeria is supported by Platinum Sponsor, CDK Integrated; Silver & Badge Sponsor, Turner & Townsend; Bronze Sponsor, Bifem Paralu; and Lanyard Sponsor, Dalal Steel Industries. Supporting Associations include the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Building Information Modelling (BIM) Africa and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), with ABiQ and Project Management Institute (PMI) Nigeria as the Knowledge Partners.
Big 5 Construct Nigeria is free to attend for all trade and industry professionals aged 18 and above. For more information, visit: www.big5constructnigeria.com
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About Big 5 Construct Nigeria
Big 5 Construct Nigeria is the country’s largest construction event, running from 23 – 25 September 2025, at Landmark Centre, Lagos. The event brings together local and international companies to showcase products & services, innovation, expertise and knowledge to the region’s construction industry. The three-day event offers visitors an opportunity to connect with more than 161 international and local exhibitors as well as earn free CPD points through over 25 curated sessions at Big 5 Talks. Big 5 Construct Nigeria is a part of Big 5, the largest portfolio of construction events in the world.
For more information and to register, visit www.big5constructnigeria.com
About dmg events
dmg events is a leading organizer of face-to-face events and publisher of information services. Our mission is to accelerate business by connecting the right communities, driving growth, innovation and progress across industries. With a global footprint spanning more than 25 countries and over 115 large-scale events annually, dmg events is a trusted global leader in the industry. Attracting more than 650,000 professionals and delegates each year, we deliver world-class events across multiple sectors, including construction, hospitality, interiors, energy, coatings, entertainment, food & beverage and transportation.
With 13 offices worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, the UK, Canada, Singapore and India, dmg events maintains a local presence to better serve our customers and build stronger relationships. Our continued growth is a testament to our ability to geo-adapt strong brands, form mutually beneficial partnerships and align our events with market demands. Flagship events like Big 5 Global, ADIPEC, Gastech, EGYPES, The Hotel Show, INDEX and The Saudi Food Show are industry-defining events that drive transformation. For more information, visit www.dmgevents.com. Founded in 1989, dmg events is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT, www.dmgt.co.uk).
Lagos, Nigeria| September 2025: Big 5 Construct Nigeria, the country’s largest event for construction professionals, returns to Landmark Centre, Lagos from 23–25 September 2025. Bringing together international brands, local suppliers and industry decision-makers and stakeholders, the exhibition serves as a business-driven platform to advance Nigeria’s construction and housing ambitions.
Nigeria’s construction sector is forecasted to expand at a 4.4% CAGR from 2024 to 2028 (Source: Research and Markets). Government investment is accelerating this growth with $16.8 billion allocated to capital expenditure in 2024 alone, including funds for road development, affordable housing and long-term commitments through the $1.9 trillion net-zero by 2060 Plan. With construction and infrastructure identified as a pillar of national development under the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, Big 5 Construct Nigeria promotes industry collaboration, knowledge sharing and partnership opportunities (Source: Nigeria Construction Industry Report 2024).
International exhibitors drive industry momentum
More than 20 countries will be represented at Big 5 Construct Nigeria, including Germany, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the United States, alongside dedicated national pavilions from Egypt, Türkiye, China and Austria, giving visitors access to a wide range of solutions and expertise. First-time exhibitors include Sany Equipment, specializing in heavy machinery; Daikin, with its market-leading HVAC solutions; Legrand Electric, a leader in high-end MEP systems; and Stanley Black & Decker, a world-renowned tools and PPE solutions provider. Returning brands, including Lafarge and Sika, reinforce the event’s strategic position in promoting connections with serious buyers and sellers.
Supporting Nigeria’s construction professionals
Alongside the exhibition, the CPD-certified Big 5 Talks will host over 25 free-to-attend sessions designed to promote technical learning and knowledge exchange. The sessions are tailored to support professional development goals set out by industry bodies, including CIOB, BIM Africa and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, supporting Nigeria’s construction professionals in navigating the evolving markets.
Led by regional and international experts, the sessions will address key themes, including architecture and design, project management, cost and commercial management, sustainable building materials and technology. Some of the renowned speakers include Arc. Sebastine Abang John Thomas, Chief Resident Architect, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development; Mrs Morohunmubo Olayemi Afolabi, Head Partnerships and Engagements (EDGE EXPERT), Green Building Council Nigeria; Mr Emmanuel Ilaboya, Head of Innovation and Product Development, Lafarge Africa Plc; QS Bamidele Mafimidiwo, Vice-President, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors; Mr Patrick Ogunleye, Architect, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing and NAFDAC; QS Dr. Sanmi Olowosile, Board Chairman, Sustainable Green Environment Initiative; and QS Ololade Sokoya, Head of Department (Quantity Surveying), Lagos State Development and Property Corporation.
This year’s edition is supported by a strong network of sponsors and partners, including Platinum Sponsor, CDK Integrated; Bronze Sponsor, Bifem Paralu; and Lanyard Sponsor, Dalal Steel Industries. Supporting Associations include Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Building Information Modelling (BIM) Africa, the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), with ABiQ as the Knowledge Partner.
Big 5 Construct Nigeria is free to attend for all trade and industry professionals aged 18 and above. For more information, visit: www.big5constructnigeria.com
-ENDS-
About Big 5 Construct Nigeria
Big 5 Construct Nigeria is the country’s largest construction event, running from 23 – 25 September 2025, at Landmark Centre, Lagos. The event brings together local and international companies to showcase products & services, innovation, expertise and knowledge to the region’s construction industry. The three-day event offers visitors an opportunity to connect with more than 145 international and local exhibitors as well as earn free CPD points through over 25 curated sessions at Big 5 Talks. Big 5 Construct Nigeria is a part of Big 5, the largest portfolio of construction events in the world.
For more information and to register, visit www.big5constructnigeria.com
About dmg events
dmg events is a leading organizer of face-to-face events and publisher of information services. Our mission is to accelerate business by connecting the right communities, driving growth, innovation and progress across industries. With a global footprint spanning more than 25 countries and over 115 large-scale events annually, dmg events is a trusted global leader in the industry. Attracting more than 650,000 professionals and delegates each year, we deliver world-class events across multiple sectors, including construction, hospitality, interiors, energy, coatings, entertainment, food & beverage and transportation.
With 13 offices worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, the UK, Canada, Singapore and India, dmg events maintains a local presence to better serve our customers and build stronger relationships. Our continued growth is a testament to our ability to geo-adapt strong brands, form mutually beneficial partnerships and align our events with market demands. Flagship events like Big 5 Global, ADIPEC, Gastech, EGYPES, The Hotel Show, INDEX and The Saudi Food Show are industry-defining events that drive transformation. For more information, visit www.dmgevents.com. Founded in 1989, dmg events is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT, www.dmgt.co.uk).
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of construction work on the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning 9 States with two spurs leading to the Northern States.
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, announced this during the official handover of the first phase of the project, made up of 47.47 kilometers dual carriageway, to Hitech Construction Company Ltd, and which is to be constructed in concrete pavement.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser (Media), to the Minister, Hon. Orji Uchenna Orji, in Abuja, late on Thursday.
According to him, the Minister who was in company with the Federal Ministry of Works’ Controller in charge of Lagos State, Engr. (Mrs) O. I. Kesha, emphasised the need for all contractors handling Federal Government’s road projects to deliver within a record time, noting that the government would not allow variation arising from delays or slow pace of work once mobilization had been done.
Orji quoted the minister as commending Hitech Construction Company Nigeria Ltd for being reputable for quality and speedy delivery of jobs.
The minister he said, acknowledged their efforts in starting work immediately after the contract was awarded.
He quoted Umahi as saying,”They have completed some filling of 1.3 kilometer from the day the project was awarded to them. It shows the speed they are going to deploy to this project.
“Within a couple of weeks, we awarded the project to them, they mobilized a lot of dredging equipment, and you can see that they have recovered 1.3 kilometer of section one of the phase.”
Orji said the Minister who also visited project sites at the Queen’s Drive Ikoyi, the Third Mainland bridge top deck, the under water, the Eddo bridge, the Eko bridge and Carter bridge expressed the determination of the Federal Government to carry out a comprehensive rehabilitation of the bridges which he said are critical links between the Mainland and the Island of Lagos, the economic hub of the country.
Quoting the minister further, statement read, “These repairs are expected to cover not only the top of the bridge but also the under bridge works.
“At the Third Mainland bridge, we have three or four critical elements to be rehabilitated. The first one is the deck, and the deck is about 11 kilometers two. That is dual carriageway, including the ramps, and it has been done by CCECC.
“They have done very beautiful jobs, but we have not concluded. Before the end of March, we’ll be concluding the asphalt milling and the reasphalting.
Umahi added , “But that is not all our commitment there. We are installing the guardrails, we are replacing the lights with solar light, we are going to put some decorative lights too, and then we are going to put CCTV camera both on top and under the bridge to check insecurity and illegal mining of sand, which is causing scouring on the piles and the pipe bits.
“The second job is that some sections of the slab are deflected, and so what we have done is to get an expert to understudy the level of deflection.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Bola Tinubu administration has turned Abuja into a construction site.
Wike stated this when the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Rochard Montgomery, visited him in Abuja on Tuesday.
He said that construction and other development activities had come to a halt in Abuja prior to the Tinubu-led government.
“Before now, it does appear that there were no activities in Abuja, with many residents complaining that the city is so docilenand nothing was happening."
“However, since we came on board, you can see that activities have come up in terms of infrastructure, particularly road infrastructure."
“We can proudly say that we have turned Abuja to a construction site." he said.
As part of its inter-modal transport system, Lagos State Government has promised to construct a new international Airport at Lekki Epe corridor of the State in the next one or two years.
When completed, the Airport will accommodate about 350 Aircrafts at a time and expected to take care of about 5 million travelers annually.
The Lekki-Epe residents in the State would not have to make a journey to Ikeja to take flights, according to the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso in an interview with state House correspondents at Alausa, Ikeja.
He said, “The Airport is not going to take time, it is expected to be finished in about a year or two and that is going to be on Lekki Epe corridor and it’s going to be an international Airport, that can accommodate about 350 Aircraft at a time. It’s going to take care of about 5 million travelers and we are already talking to investors, because it’s not what the state can fund from its balance sheet.
“So everything that needs to be done by the Airport and every other iconic projects that I have spoken of, like Food and Logistics Hub, 4th Mainland Bridge are currently on the table
“We are talking to investors from all over the world to come and take up these projects and they have seen that Lagos is where the investment destination is, the biggest in Africa if you look at the Foreign Direct Investment, there is no state that march Lagos and if you talk about foreign direct investment coming into Nigeria, when you look at Africa as a whole, Lagos contributes about 80 percent of the one that is coming into Nigeria,” the Commissioner stated.
(Source: Champion Newspapers Ltd.)
