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March 3, 2026
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TRAAN Confirms Ibadan as Host City for National Artisan Economic Summit — Guinness Record Attempt Announced

TRAAN has officially confirmed that the inaugural National Artisan Economic Summit will be held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in 2026. The event is expected to draw over 25,000 registered artisans and 100,000 spectators, and will include a formal attempt at the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous demonstration of artisan trades.

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Press Release February 14, 2026
TRAAN Surpasses 25,000 Registered Members — Calls on Federal Government to Formalise the Artisan Economy
In a landmark milestone for Nigeria's skilled trades sector, TRAAN has confirmed that its national membership has exceeded 25,000 registered artisans across six states. The association is now formally calling on the Federal Government to recognise and support the artisan economy as a critical pillar of national economic development.
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Programmes January 28, 2026
First Cohort of TRAAN Skills Certification Graduates — 340 Artisans Receive Certificates in Ibadan
340 artisans from five trade categories completed the inaugural TRAAN Skills & Certification programme, receiving nationally recognised certificates in a ceremony held at the TRAAN Secretariat in Ibadan.
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Member Spotlight January 15, 2026
From One Machine to Ten Staff: How TRAAN Membership Transformed Ngozi's Fashion Business
Lagos-based fashion designer Ngozi Okafor says joining TRAAN changed everything — from access to tools grants through the Happy Artisans Project to corporate clients who now trust her work because of her verified TRAAN status.
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Summit 2026 December 20, 2025
Summit Venue Confirmed — Artisan Registration Opens March 2026 at summit.traan.ng
TRAAN has confirmed the venue for the 2026 National Artisan Economic Summit and announced that artisan registration will open in March 2026 via the dedicated Summit microsite.
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TRAAN News November 30, 2025
TRAAN Expands to Ondo and Ekiti States — Targets Full Southwest Coverage by Mid-2026
Following successful chapter launches in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun, TRAAN has announced the appointment of interim representatives for Ondo and Ekiti states, with full chapter launches planned for Q2 2026.
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Programmes October 12, 2025
Happy Artisans Project Distributes ₦18 Million in Tools and Grants Across Four States
The Happy Artisans Project has completed its second distribution round, reaching 2,400 artisans with tools, skills training, wellness support, and micro-grants totalling over ₦18 million — funded by 14 corporate and government partners.
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Press Release September 5, 2025
TRAAN Receives Formal Recognition from Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
TRAAN has received formal recognition from the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) as the national representative body for Nigeria's tradesmen and artisan community.
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Member Spotlight August 22, 2025
Twenty Years, One Trade: Biodun Olawale on Why Carpentry is Still the Most Dignified Work in Nigeria
Akure-based master carpenter Biodun Olawale has spent two decades building furniture, fitting roofs, and training apprentices. In this conversation, he speaks about dignity, craft, and what TRAAN means to artisans who have always worked without recognition.
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