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Register Third edition · 5–7 November 2026 · Abuja
Rooted in tea.
Now brewing bigger.
Nigeria's strategic platform for tea, coffee, investment, trade, enterprise, tourism and cultural diplomacy.
Trade ◆ Culture ◆ Investment ◆ Tourism ◆ Taste ◆ Innovation ◆
A new chapter
Two value chains.
One national platform.
After two editions dedicated to Nigerian tea, NITCF expands in 2026 to include coffee. The broader platform connects farmers, processors, brands, cafés, buyers, investors and policymakers from origin to market.
Under the theme “Beyond the Farm: Building Nigeria's Tea & Coffee Value Chains,” the festival addresses limited processing, weak market access, low consumer awareness, inadequate investment and fragmented industry collaboration.
Discover the NITCF story ↗The platform
Industry development, served differently.
Tea heritage remains central, while dedicated coffee showcases, sessions and tastings give both industries meaningful visibility.
Trade
A focused marketplace for producers, brands, buyers and distributors.
Build
Enterprise support, quality, standards, innovation and export readiness.
Taste
Nigerian and international tea and coffee experiences led by exhibitors.
Connect
Culture, hospitality, tourism and international cooperation.
2026 at a glance
Three days.
One connected journey.
Programme contributors and performers will be announced only after confirmation.
Thursday · 5 November · 10:00–16:00
Opening & Investment
- Opening Ceremony
- Special Investment Session
- Policy and value-chain dialogue
19:00–22:00
- Evening with Nigerian Tea & Coffee
- Invitation-led reception and experiences
Friday · 6 November · 12:00–21:00
Exhibition & Exchange
- International exhibition and MSME marketplace
- B2B, G2B and investor matching
- Country pavilions and Togetherness Concert
Saturday · 7 November · 12:00–21:00
Business & Culture
- Buyer-seller and export-readiness meetings
- Tea, coffee and tourism experiences
- Grand Finale Togetherness Concert
Official NITCF 2026 documents
Plan your participation with the full festival information.
Request access to the official Festival Profile and the Partnership, Participation & Pricing Framework.
2 downloadable PDFs
Complete a short information form and receive immediate access to both documents.
Access festival informationRegistration open
Choose your pathway.
Registration is compulsory. General Visitor tickets are ₦5,000. VIP Visitor tickets are ₦30,000 with raffle tickets, Brew & Blend Lounge Experience and a gift; limited slots are available daily.
Our journey
Tea heritage.
Proven momentum.
Across two tea-focused editions, the festival welcomed 10+ embassies and high commissions, two international tea associations, 15+ investors, five+ development partners, 60+ industry stakeholders and six state governments.
Tea products
Tea products and tea-related exhibitions presented across the editions.
Participants & visitors
A growing community engaged across the first two editions.
State governments
State government participation supporting value-chain development.
Figures supplied in the 2024 and 2025 festival records.
NITCF 2027 Event Calendar
A full year of tea, coffee, culture and enterprise.
Five curated experiences from wellness and international observance days to media engagement and the fourth Nigerian International Tea & Coffee Festival.
40 vendor slots
Available at each calendar event except the main NITCF 2027 festival.
Explore the 2027 calendarBeyond the festival · Join the initiative
Help build Nigeria's tea and coffee economy—from farm to cup.
The Nigerian Tea & Coffee Development Initiative (NTCDI) is a private-sector-led national advocacy, trade and industry-development platform established by Kafith Company Ltd. NITCF serves as its flagship annual convening and trade-promotion platform.
Who should join
Farmers and cooperatives, processors, tea and coffee brands, MSMEs, hospitality businesses, investors, researchers, development organisations, service providers and public institutions.
National advocacy voiceTrade and investment linkagesTraining and professional developmentResearch and market intelligenceBuyer and supplier connectionsIndustry events and exhibitions
Advocacy. Trade. Investment. Development.Kafith Academy at NITCF
Training and Certification.
Professional courses, festival masterclasses, practical workshops and industry-led learning across tea, coffee, infusions, hospitality, enterprise, quality and market access.
Build practical skills, meet experienced trainers and explore special festival learning packages.
Explore training opportunitiesParticipation
A pathway for every stakeholder.
Attendees
Discover products, ideas and cultures.
Exhibitors
Showcase and build new market relationships.
Buyers & investors
Source products and explore opportunities.
Partners & missions
Advance industry, trade and diplomacy.
Abuja · November 2026