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!
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
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.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong government-private sector collaboration is critical for affordable housing in Lagos. Learn about the state's strategy.
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.
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.
The ILO has launched a new brief on building rights-based unemployment protection, linking income security to job creation. Learn how this affects Nigeria's labour market.
Nigeria is excluded from the 2024 list of the world's 30 most miserable countries, per the Okun's Misery Index. Discover what this means for the nation's economy.
Germany's coalition government overhauls unemployment benefits, introducing stricter penalties for job seekers who refuse work or miss appointments. The reform aims to boost employment amid economic downturn.
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.
A Nigerian female graduate shares her emotional story of working as a POS operator, lamenting her situation after a stranger questioned her career path. Read her story and public reactions.
A Nigerian job seeker's persistence pays off as she secures six job offers after seven months of unemployment and 46 interviews. Her viral TikTok story inspires thousands.
Dr. Owen Omogiafo of Transcorp urged Nigerian entrepreneurs to lead economic transformation at MMC 7.0, highlighting trust, funding, and resilience as keys to success. Read her full vision.
US unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, its highest level since 2021, as the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October. Read the full analysis of the cooling labour market and its global implications.
Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.
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.
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.
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.
Former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega warns Nigeria risks instability if youth neglect continues. He calls for urgent action and investment in education, jobs, and governance inclusion. Read more.
Lagos State announces a week-long MSME trade fair to empower small businesses, foster economic inclusion, and create jobs. Event runs from December 8-14 at Surulere National Stadium.
Upbeat Recreation Centre announces an expanded Santa Grotto for Upbeat Fest 2025 in Lagos, running Dec 13 to Jan 4. Enjoy storytelling, gifts & family fun. #LagosEvents
Don't wait for the main rush! Discover 8 exciting Lagos events from beach parties to cultural festivals happening in early December 2025 to launch your year-end celebrations.
Lagos launches 07000HEALTH, a 24-hour medical hotline & website to provide seamless healthcare for residents and visitors during the busy Detty December festivities. Get instant access to doctors, pharmacy deliveries & more.
Experts reveal Nigeria is forfeiting millions of potential jobs by sidelining agriculture. A new report urges strategic investment to transform the sector into the nation's biggest employer and solve food insecurity.