Nigeria Circular Economy Week

14/08/2026

On March 14, 2026, Ajoyo, a Nigerian community organisation, attempted and won a Guinness World Record in Lagos to photograph 2000 people wearing Adire within an hour, celebrating Nigerian culture. The event was tagged “Ajoyo Adire GWR 2026” and recorded 652 verified uploads from participants. The aim was to take Adire to the global stage. Another epic event where Adire was used to celebrate Yoruba and Nigerian culture is the annual Ecobank Adire Lagos Exhibition, which began in 2022.

These events highlight that Adire is a significant fashion item in the Nigerian fashion industry.
Inspired by the cultural richness and beauty of adire and a desire to sustain this momentum, innovators, researchers, experts and entrepreneurs in the circular fashion ecosystem are exploring measures to make the sourcing, manufacturing and use of adire circular dyes.

What tips do you have for them?

24/06/2026

A throwback to testimonials from PwC Nigeria , Nigeria National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) , and the Office of Special Adviser On Climate Change and Circular Economy during the Nigeria Circular Economy Week.

These three organisations captured what they did and what they benefited from the . Their presence asserts that the Nigeria Circular Economy Week is the most concentrated convergence of circular economy decision-makers in Nigeria.

Anticipate more from .

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03/06/2026

This quote by Jerome Stucki reaffirms the importance of policy to stimulate the circular economy not only in Nigeria but in any nation. When there are no policies, or when policies become hurdles rather than enablers, they stifle innovation, partnerships, and growth.

Mention a policy you know that enables the circular economy in Nigeria.

14/05/2026

The organising partners of Nigeria Circular Economy Week designed the SME Customer Acquisition Workshop to empower circular businesses with the knowledge and tools to gain traction in the consumer market. Through engagement with these entrepreneurs, a critical gap was identified.

While many have mastered their craft, there is a widespread lack of capacity to market products in a way that drives consistent patronage. Founders prioritise communicating environmental benefits, assuming that “being green” is enough. However, the average consumer makes decisions based on economics and value, not necessarily environmental impact.

Swipe through to discover key nuggets from our SME Faculty on how circular businesses can bridge this gap and dominate the Nigerian consumer market.

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12/05/2026

What makes you buy a product from a business? We would love your honest response in the poll.

08/05/2026

With the application for the Circular Economy Impact Fund (CEIF) currently open, here is a video that gives circular businesses and innovators insights into what investors look for before investing.

Watch this video to get prepared and make your application stand a chance to receive a ‘yes’.

Find out more about the Circular Economy Impact Fund (CEIF) here: www.sage-grey.com/ceif

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A key insight the has gathered from engagements within the circular economy ecosystem is that many organisations serving the sector, whether through products or services, often lack adequate capacity to break even in the consumer market. This insight informed the design of the SME Customer Acquisition Workshop during the to train circular businesses on how to gain traction in the consumer market.

Watch this question from a participant during the session on “The Role of Local Fabrication in Advancing Waste Recycling and Circular Economy Practice.” A recurring challenge persists: local fabricators of recycling machinery often lack the marketing expertise required to drive sales

She identified a market gap in how local fabricators market their machinery. According to her, Recyclers often struggle to identify and access reliable local fabrication markets in Nigeria, as the space is sometimes monopolised by a few individuals who cannot produce the full range of equipment recyclers need. This contrasts with international fabricators, who are often more proactive, reaching potential clients through structured outreach, including direct engagement and cold emails to prospective customers.

What do you think can be done to improve the visibility and market access of local fabricators in Nigeria’s recycling ecosystem?