What is Nigeria Halal Expo?

West Africa's leading halal industry exhibition held in Lagos. Serves Nigeria's 100+ million Muslim population and the broader West African halal market.

When is Nigeria Halal Expo 2026?

Nigeria Halal Expo takes place from February 10 to February 12, 2026.

Where is Nigeria Halal Expo held?

Nigeria Halal Expo is held at Landmark Centre Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.

Who organises Nigeria Halal Expo?

Nigeria Halal Expo is organised by Elan Expo.

What industries does Nigeria Halal Expo cover?

Nigeria Halal Expo covers Food & Beverage, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals, Halal Certification & Regulatory Bodies, Packaging & Processing Technology, Islamic Finance & Investment, Logistics & Cold Chain Services, Retail & Distribution, Fashion & Textiles, Hospitality, Tourism.

Who should attend Nigeria Halal Expo?

Nigeria Halal Expo is most relevant to Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers and Halal trade buyers across Africa.

Nigeria Halal Expo 2026 — Lagos

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Your guide to Lagos

Lagos is Nigeria's commercial capital and the largest city in Africa — a vast, fast, entrepreneurial megacity and the main trade gateway to West Africa, where halal and food expos are held at venues like the Landmark Event Centre and the Eko Hotel & Suites Convention Centre, both on Victoria Island. Nigeria is religiously mixed — roughly half Muslim, with a strong Muslim presence in Lagos and the wider southwest — so halal food is readily found through Muslim-owned and Lebanese/Middle-Eastern restaurants, especially on Victoria Island and in Lekki, though it isn't a blanket default the way it is in the Gulf or Morocco. Two realities to plan around: the traffic (Lagos 'go-slow' is legendary, so allow generous time and use ride-hailing), and power (grid supply is unreliable, so hotels and venues run on their own generators). Stay in the business districts — Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki — and a trip here is energetic and rewarding.

Day	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
Tue 10 Feb	05:52	07:04	13:00	16:22	18:57	20:04
Wed 11 Feb	05:52	07:03	13:00	16:22	18:58	20:04
Thu 12 Feb	05:52	07:03	13:00	16:21	18:58	20:04

Getting in

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

• Pre-arranged hotel pickup — 1-3 hrs to Victoria Island / Lekki depending on traffic (the safest, smoothest arrival: book your hotel's airport transfer in advance so a named driver meets you. The airport is in Ikeja on the mainland and the run to the island districts can be very slow in traffic)

• Uber / Bolt — 1-3 hrs depending on traffic (widely used and a good alternative to informal cabs; book it once you have a local SIM or airport Wi-Fi, and ignore the taxi touts inside arrivals)

Getting around

Lagos is huge and notoriously congested — the 'go-slow' can turn a few kilometres into an hour — so the golden rules are to allow plenty of time and to travel by trusted transport. Visitors get around almost entirely by Uber and Bolt. The city has been building out mass transit: the Blue Line and Red Line rail routes are now running, and BRT buses operate on dedicated lanes, but these mainly serve commuter corridors rather than the Victoria Island / Ikoyi / Lekki business triangle where most expo visitors stay.

There's no single visitor travel card to buy — for a business trip you'll almost always be using Uber or Bolt door-to-door. If you do try the Blue/Red Line rail, it uses its own Cowry transit card bought at stations.

Use Uber or Bolt (or a pre-booked hotel car) rather than hailing on the street; confirm the driver and plate. Avoid the yellow 'danfo' minibuses and the 'okada' motorbike-taxis as a visitor — they're cheap but chaotic and unsafe. Keep phones and bags out of sight at car windows in stationary traffic, where snatch-and-grab can happen.

Weather in February

High ~33°C · Low ~25°C

Dry season — hot, dry and often hazy, with the tail of the dusty harmattan; little or no rain.

Light, breathable clothing for the heat; modest dress is fine and sensible. Stay hydrated and use sun protection.

Visa & entry

Most foreign visitors — including citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom, the EU and Malaysia — now need a Nigerian e-Visa, applied for online before you travel via the official Nigeria Immigration Service portal; this electronic system was launched in 2025 and is replacing the old visa-on-arrival route, with approval typically issued within a couple of days. Nationals of ECOWAS (West African) states can enter visa-free. You will also complete a digital landing/exit card. Apply only on the official immigration portal — not third-party sites — and carry proof of your event registration and accommodation.

Money

Nigerian naira · NGN

The naira has been very volatile since the 2023-24 float, and Lagos runs largely on cash and instant bank transfers — foreign cards are often unreliable at shops and ATMs. Bring clean, newer US dollars (or GBP) and change them at a licensed bureau de change for a better rate than the airport or hotels; declare cash over US$10,000 on arrival. Keep small naira notes for everyday spending.

Tipping is appreciated but not rigidly expected — around 10% in restaurants if service isn't already added, and small notes for porters, drivers and security staff.

Connectivity

MTN, Airtel and Glo prepaid SIMs from the airport and stores; a local SIM must be registered (linked to a National Identification Number), so bring your passport — or just use a travel eSIM for data

eSIM: Airalo, Holafly and similar travel eSIMs cover Nigeria — the simplest data-only option, with no local registration needed

Plug: Type D and Type G (the UK-style three-pin G is common in hotels) — bring a UK adapter · 230V / 50Hz

Emergency

General: 112 (national emergency, toll-free on all networks)

Fire: 767 (Lagos State emergency)

Safety

Lagos rewards street-smarts. Base yourself in the business districts — Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki — where the international hotels, venues and private security are, and use Uber, Bolt or a pre-booked hotel car rather than informal transport. The main everyday risk is petty crime: phone-snatching (often by passing motorbikes in stopped traffic), pickpocketing and bag theft in crowds and markets. So keep phones and valuables away from open car windows in traffic, don't flaunt expensive items, and avoid walking alone at night. Violent crime against foreigners in the well-travelled island districts is relatively uncommon, and with a trusted driver and sensible habits a business visit is straightforward.

Travelling from a major halal market?

Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors travel from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to connect to Lagos from each — entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note above.

Dubai (DXB)

United Arab Emirates

Find flights →Dubai guide →

Riyadh (RUH)

Saudi Arabia

Find flights →Riyadh guide →

Istanbul (IST)

Türkiye

Find flights →Istanbul guide →

Cairo (CAI)

Egypt

Find flights →Cairo guide →

Doha

Halal food

Lebanese & Middle Eastern restaurants

Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki · $$-$$$

commonly halal — confirm at the venue

Lagos has a long-established Lebanese business community, and Victoria Island and Lekki have a good range of Lebanese and Middle-Eastern restaurants (shawarma, grills, mezze) that are typically halal — the most reliable sit-down halal option in the business districts. Confirm per venue, as Nigeria is religiously mixed.

Northern Nigerian & suya grills

citywide street stalls · $

usually halal (Muslim vendors)

Suya — spiced grilled-meat skewers — is a Lagos street-food staple, usually prepared by Muslim Hausa vendors and halal; tuwo, masa and other northern dishes appear at Muslim-run spots. A cheap, authentic local bite.

Muslim-owned Nigerian kitchens

Lagos Island & Muslim neighbourhoods · $-$$

halal at Muslim-owned places — ask

Jollof rice, amala, efo riro and pepper soup at Muslim-owned buka/canteens are halal; Lagos Island and the older Muslim quarters are the places to look. As elsewhere in Nigeria, ask rather than assume.

Hotel & mall dining

Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki · $$-$$$

halal options available — check

The international hotels and the malls on the islands have restaurants and food courts where halal options are available; ask staff to point you to the halal choices, and use the apps that list Muslim-friendly venues in the city.

Prayer spaces

Lagos Central Mosque

Lagos Island

The principal mosque of central Lagos, a large multi-storey mosque on Lagos Island with a major Friday congregation — the historic heart of Muslim Lagos.

Mosques across the city

Lagos Island, the mainland and the islands

With a very large Muslim population, Lagos has mosques throughout the city, including on Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki, so finding Friday and daily prayers near the business districts is straightforward.

Airport & hotel prayer rooms

Murtala Muhammed airport and major hotels

The airport and many of the larger hotels and malls provide prayer rooms — useful between flights or expo sessions on the islands.

When you're free

Lekki Conservation Centre

Lekki

A patch of protected coastal forest with one of Africa's longest canopy walkways — a green, family-friendly escape from the city, close to the Lekki business district.

Victoria Island & Lekki waterfront

the islands

The islands are where business Lagos lives — art galleries, the Lekki markets, beach clubs and waterfront restaurants; the most comfortable area to explore on foot by day, near the main venues.

Nike Art Gallery

Lekki

A vast, free, multi-storey gallery of Nigerian art — one of the largest in West Africa and a genuine highlight, well worth an afternoon between expo days.

Lagos Island markets & history

Lagos Island

The historic core — the markets, the old Brazilian-quarter architecture and Lagos Central Mosque — gives the city's roots; best explored by day and ideally with a local guide given the crowds.

Sources: https://immigration.gov.ng/nigerian-visa/ · https://lagosstate.gov.ng/emergency-numbers/ · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagos_Rail_Mass_Transit · https://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/nigeria/lagos

Nigeria Halal Expo

About This Event

Why Attend & Exhibit

Why Attend

Why Exhibit

Where it's held

About the Organiser

Elan Expo

Frequently Asked Questions

Booth Packages

Shell Scheme (9 sqm)

How to Exhibit at Nigeria Halal Expo

Application Process

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