As preparations intensify for the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS 2026), attention is shifting toward leading paint manufacturers expected to showcase innovative products at Africa’s largest housing and construction exhibition.
The event is scheduled to hold at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, from July 13 to 18, 2026, and is expected to attract more than 40,000 participants, including policymakers, developers, engineers, architects, and construction stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.
Organisers say AIHS @20 will serve as a strategic platform for industry collaboration, innovation, and the exhibition of advanced building materials that support affordable and sustainable housing delivery.
Leading Paint Brands Expected at AIHS 2026
Several top paint manufacturers are expected to take centre stage at the exhibition, showcasing products tailored to Nigeria’s expanding construction and housing market.
Berger Paints Nigeria Plc remains one of the most established players in the industry, with over six decades of experience in decorative, industrial, marine, and protective coatings. The company continues to lead in innovation, quality assurance, and nationwide distribution.
Proma Paints Nigeria is also expected to draw attention due to its growing footprint in decorative and industrial coatings, particularly across West Africa’s construction and real estate sectors.
Regency Paints continues to position itself as a competitive provider of affordable and durable paint solutions for residential and commercial developments, supporting the demand in Nigeria’s housing sector.
Silk Paints is emerging as a fast-growing brand in Nigeria’s paint industry, known for innovative decorative finishes and expanding presence in the building materials market. Its participation at AIHS 2026 is expected to highlight new trends in aesthetics, durability, and modern architectural finishing.
AIHS Focus on Building Materials Innovation
Organisers of AIHS emphasise that the exhibition goes beyond real estate development, focusing strongly on building materials, innovation, and technologies that influence housing quality, durability, and affordability.
Paint manufacturers are expected to play a significant role in discussions around sustainability, weather resistance, cost efficiency, and eco-friendly construction solutions.
Industry stakeholders believe the participation of leading paint companies will strengthen collaboration between manufacturers, developers, and policymakers in addressing Africa’s housing deficit.
With rising demand for quality and affordable housing across Africa, AIHS @20 is set to highlight innovations from top paint companies and other building material manufacturers. The exhibition is expected to reinforce the role of the private sector in shaping the future of housing delivery on the continent.
