Lagos Parks Free for Christmas: 25th-27th Dec
Lagos State announces free entry to all state-managed parks from Dec 25-27, 2025, with extended hours until 8 PM. Enjoy family fun and festive lights!
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Inside Lagos' Vibrant 'Detty December' Nightlife 2025
Explore Lagos' iconic 'Detty December' 2025 through a night of nonstop parties, concerts, and cultural events. See how the city transforms into a hub of carefree fun and economic boom.
Ohanaeze Launches N85m Igbo Cultural Renaissance Drive
Ohanaeze Ndigbo announces N35m for Igbo studies chairs & N50m for new development bodies. New Enugu HQ nears completion. Leaders call for unity and global cultural projection.
Lagos to Cut Taxes from 65 to 9 in Major 2026 Reform
Lagos State plans a sweeping tax overhaul, reducing levies from 65 to just 9 by 2026. The reform aims to ease business burdens and boost compliance. Learn what's changing.
Lagos Fire: Sanwo-Olu Issues Update, No Lives Lost
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assures citizens after a major fire at the GNI Building on Lagos Island. Firefighters responded swiftly; no casualties. Read the latest details.
Fire Outbreak at Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos
A major fire has gutted the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island. Emergency services are battling the blaze as the number of casualties remains unknown. Get the latest updates.
Kaduna 2026 Budget: N100m Allocated to Each Ward
Kaduna State's 2026 budget allocates N100m to each of its 255 wards for grassroots projects. Education receives the largest share at 25% of the N985.9bn budget. Read details of the historic plan.
Lagos to Regulate Informal Spaces Under New Plan
Lagos State Government announces decisive steps to regulate informal spaces like road setbacks and under-bridge areas. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide outlines plan for safety and sustainable urban growth. Read more.
Book: Transport Services Drive Africa's Economic Growth
A new book argues Africa must shift focus from building infrastructure to managing transport services to boost productivity and investment. Experts warn poor service delivery hurts urban competitiveness.
Abia's Free Christmas Buses: Otti Fulfills Transport Promise
Governor Alex Otti fulfills his pledge, releasing over 20 free buses to transport Abia indigenes from Lagos & Abuja home for Christmas 2025. Includes free urban transit and new electric buses.
Social Critic Calls for CCTV on Lagos Roads After Bodies Found
Social critic Scott Iguma urges Lagos government to install CCTV cameras on major roads following repeated sightings of dead bodies. He calls it a public safety necessity.
Man arrested for dumping refuse on Lagos road
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
NITP Urges Review of Abuja Master Plan for Orderly Growth
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners urges FCT officials to strictly implement and update the 1979 Abuja Master Plan to prevent urban chaos and ensure sustainable development. Read more.
Lagos, NIOB Partner on Physical Planning and Development
Lagos State Government commits to collaboration with NIOB to enforce building standards, ensure safety, and promote sustainable urban growth. Learn about the new regulatory push.
Sanwo-Olu: Collaboration Key to Bridging Lagos Housing Deficit
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong government-private sector collaboration is critical for affordable housing in Lagos. Learn about the state's strategy.
New Lagos Bill: Jail, Fine for Abusive Landlords
Lagos State's new Tenancy Bill proposes severe penalties, including N1m fines and jail, for landlords who harass tenants or evict without court orders. Read the full details.
MAGGI & Qing Madi Release Heartfelt Christmas Anthem
MAGGI's surprise Christmas anthem with Qing Madi & Loud Urban Choir, 'Taste of Christmas,' perfectly captures the nostalgia, food, and family warmth of a Nigerian December. Watch the video and get inspired.
5 Arrested in Lagos for Staged Kidnapping, Extortion Plot
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
UAE's $1bn AI for Development Initiative Targets Africa
The UAE has launched a $1 billion 'AI for Development' initiative to finance AI projects in Africa, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure, government services, and productivity across the continent.
Lagos Demolishes Mile 12, Leaves Thousands Homeless
Lagos State government demolishes homes, a hospital, and a school in Mile 12, rendering thousands homeless. Residents decry lack of notice and relocation plans. #LagosDemolition #Mile12
LOUD Choir's Afrobeats Christmas Concert in Lagos Dec 22
LOUD Urban Choir will stage a festive concert at Eko Hotel on Dec 22, 2025, blending traditional choral music with contemporary African sounds. Experience a new Christmas tradition.
Unified Land-Use Plan to Curb Urban Chaos, Demolitions
Urban planners propose a unified land-use classification system with 208 subclasses to tackle Nigeria's urban chaos and contentious demolitions. Learn how this framework aims to modernize planning.
FG Launches Working Group for Regional Development
The Ministry of Regional Development has inaugurated a Core Working Group to coordinate policies and promote inclusive growth across Nigeria's geopolitical zones. Learn about the strategy.
Agbero Flees With Woman's Bottle of Fanta in Lagos
A Lagos woman was left distressed after a tout, known as an 'agbero', snatched her bottle of Fanta and fled. The incident, captured on video, has ignited discussions on public safety. Read the full story.
FG Takes Over N47bn Abandoned Kano Road Project
The Federal Government has approved N47 billion to reconstruct the long-abandoned 6.7km Wuju-Wuju Jakara road in Kano, a project started in 2013. Read more about this major infrastructure revival.
Sanwo-Olu Backs Food Entrepreneurs for Lagos Food Security
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commits to empowering food innovators at the 2025 Lagos Food Festival. Read how the state is strengthening its food value chain and celebrating culinary diversity.
Smirnoff Ice Fuels 5 Major Lagos Raves in Weekend Takeover
Lagos experienced a cultural takeover as Smirnoff Ice powered five distinct raves across the city from Monochroma to Bioskey's Playhouse, uniting scenes with music, flavour, and energy. Discover how the brand became the weekend's heartbeat.
LSSTF Boss Urges Innovation to Tackle Lagos Security
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
Lagos Launches New Towns to Ease Population Pressure
Lagos State government explains new town development is a critical response to intense population pressure and infrastructure strain. Commissioner Oluyinka Olumide details plans for orderly expansion and climate-resilient communities. Read more.
Kidnapping Fears Fracture Nigeria's Rural-Urban Family Bonds
Fear of banditry and kidnapping is tearing apart family and social bonds in Nigeria, forcing separations and disrupting traditions. Read how communities are coping.
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