Miss Nigeria 2026 Kicks Off with Star-Studded Beauty & Fashion Fair At Eko Hotel

The prestigious journey to crown the 46th Miss Nigeria has officially commenced. Organisers have announced the debut of the Miss Nigeria Beauty & Fashion Fair 2026, a high-octane two-day event celebrating the intersection of Nigerian womanhood, creative entrepreneurship, and style.

Scheduled for March 22nd and 23rd at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, the fair serves as the grand curtain-raiser for this year’s pageant season.

The fair is structured to highlight both established excellence and emerging talent through two distinct segments:

Day 1 (March 22): The VIP Gala & Young Designer Award. An exclusive, invitation-only dinner will honour women shaping the beauty and business landscapes. The evening’s centrepiece is the Young Designer Award, a competition spotlighting the next generation of Nigerian sartorial talent. While the prize remains under wraps for now, the platform promises significant industry exposure.

Day 2 (March 23): The Exhibition.

The festivities move to a public-facing exhibition showcasing exceptional homegrown brands. Entry is free to the public, though pre-registration is mandatory to manage the expected high turnout.

Organisers are actively seeking participants to fill three primary categories.

Interested parties can apply via the official portals.

Young Designers will compete for the prestigious “Young Designer of the Year” title.

Application can be done here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexUNIWNkPyEbQWecnmGJkODHNaAT7Lf29vCWO-koIlr2SsZQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Exhibitors will secure a booth to showcase their brands to a premium audience.
Registration of Interest can be done here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccJcXqZu7GXnYl_BCs2M5flUGvovLcnB7fPiel_Zx_926nkg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

General Attendees can register for free access to the Day 2 Exhibition here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWvmOeIDhPhN0059yOs9CueE4htjL9Rz418WxTzV7uLKk3Rw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

This historical milestone in the Miss Nigeria legacy is bolstered by heavyweight corporate partnerships, including Zenith Bank, MTN Nigeria, and Bundle (Bvndle), signalling a strong investment in Nigeria’s creative economy.

This isn’t just a pageant; it’s a celebration of the Nigerian women shaping beauty, fashion, and business today.