7 h. ago Beat the long January blues: 5 smart moves to enjoy ‘Detty December’ without financial regret

As ‘Detty December’ hits its vibrant peak across Nigeria, cities like Lagos pulse with concerts, parties, and the lively return read more Beat the long January blues: 5 smart moves to enjoy ‘Detty December’ without financial regret

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28 h. ago The Detty December bubble: How Nigeria is pricing itself out of a billion

Detty December was never a government blueprint or a carefully sequenced tourism policy. It was a market accident—an explosion of read more The Detty December bubble: How Nigeria is pricing itself out of a billion-dollar cultural economy

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36 h. ago Banditry: Oyo, Ogun, Lagos unveil joint security offensive to secure highways, cities

In a renewed push to curb banditry and other criminal activities, the governments of Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states, on Monday, launched a joint security operation aimed at strengthening safety along major highways and urban centres across the South West zone. The collaborative operation, designed to protect commuters, residents and businesses, focused particularly on high-risk […]

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47 h. ago Lagos to name, shame hotels, vendors who cancel bookings for higher bids

Lagos State warns hotels against cancelling confirmed bookings for higher bids during Detty December. Learn how authorities are protecting consumers. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-name-shame-hotels-vendors-who-cancel-bookings-for-higher-bids/

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62 h. ago Trump’s new travel policy scatters home coming plans for many

For Nigerians abroad, the festive season affectionately known as “Detty December”, is typically a period of vibrant homecoming, high-octane concerts, read more Trump’s new travel policy scatters home coming plans for many

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3 d. ago Fares rise, gridlock take over roads as Detty December crowds choke Lagos

Spokesperson of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, insisted that the agency is working around the clock to control the situation...

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3 d. ago IN PICTURES: Shallipopi, Zerry DL, Famous Pluto Light Up Iconiq Fest For Detty December

Earlier in the night, surprise performances came from Afrobeats stars including Victony, Blaqbonez, Shoday, Lojay, Qing Madi, T Dollar and Ayo Maff. The post IN PICTURES: Shallipopi, Zerry DL, Famous Pluto Light Up Iconiq Fest For Detty December appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Saturday News Recap: Obi’s Critique Of 2026 Budget Proposal, Tinubu’s Yuletide Trip+ More

We are covering Peter Obi's comment about the tax laws, President Bola Tinubu's festive season trips, and "Detty December" activities across the country.  The post Saturday News Recap: Obi’s Critique Of 2026 Budget Proposal, Tinubu’s Yuletide Trip+ More appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Saturday News Recap: Obi’s Critique Of Tax Laws, Tinubu’s Yuletide Trip+ More

We are covering Peter Obi's comment about the tax laws, President Bola Tinubu's festive season trips, and "Detty December" activities across the country.  The post Saturday News Recap: Obi’s Critique Of Tax Laws, Tinubu’s Yuletide Trip+ More appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago VIDEO: Rap Icon Busta Rhymes Hints At Settling Down, Getting Nigerian Wife

The 53-year-old American rapper made the remarks on Friday while performing at the Detty December Fest held at Ilubirin, Ikoyi, marking his return to Lagos for the first time in 15 years. The post VIDEO: Rap Icon Busta Rhymes Hints At Settling Down, Getting Nigerian Wife appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Detty December on a budget: Five spots where you can enjoy good meals for less than ₦10,000

December is a busy period, and eating out can quickly become expensive. Many people still want places where they can read more Detty December on a budget: Five spots where you can enjoy good meals for less than ₦10,000

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6 d. ago Detty December: BASL, Wema Bank,  light up MMA2 terminal for travellers

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), once again opened its doors to read more Detty December: BASL, Wema Bank,  light up MMA2 terminal for travellers

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9 d. ago Detty December: Shallipopi, Teni, Lil Kesh Headline Hennessy Artistry Lagos Finale

The event also attracted several celebrities and reality TV stars, including BBNaija alumni Tacha, Neo, Liquorose and Ozo, who mingled freely with fans. The post Detty December: Shallipopi, Teni, Lil Kesh Headline Hennessy Artistry Lagos Finale appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago ‘Detty December’ is fading, and our own greed is pulling the plug

Let’s keep it a buck: Detty December didn’t become a global phenomenon because we had structure. It blew up in read more ‘Detty December’ is fading, and our own greed is pulling the plug

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1 week ago Blaqbonez, Obi’s House, Bidemi Olaoba, Yinka Alaseyori others for Shakara Festival’s ‘Detty December’ lineup

Shakara Festival, Nigeria’s premier cultural and music experience, has unveiled its complete, star-studded lineup and confirmed an electrifying “Shakara After Dark” takeover, solidifying its position as the must-attend event for ‘Detty December’. The four-day festival will run from Thursday, December 18 to Sunday, December 21, at the iconic Nautica Beach Resort, Elegushi, Lekki, Lagos. The […]

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1 week ago Ayo Teriba sees Nigeria’s inflation hitting single digit for first time in over five years

Nigeria’s inflation could slow to a single digit by January 2026 as the lag effect of ‘Detty December’ is poised read more Ayo Teriba sees Nigeria’s inflation hitting single digit for first time in over five years

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2 w. ago Shakara Festival positions as Afrobeats’ affordable Detty December hub

As Detty December approaches, Shakara Festival is set to launch its inaugural edition from December 18 to 21, 2025, at read more Shakara Festival positions as Afrobeats’ affordable Detty December hub

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2 w. ago Lagos eyes N350bn holiday spend with new health insurance plans for ‘Detty December’ travellers

Lagos state is moving to tap into the surge of holiday arrivals and the billions spent during Nigeria’s peak festive read more Lagos eyes N350bn holiday spend with new health insurance plans for ‘Detty December’ travellers

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2 w. ago The causes of our national maladies are essentially economic

From the lecture entitled ‘Socialism In The Service of Nigeria’‘ delivered by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chancellor of the University of Ife, at the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, on 9th April, 1970. The thirty-months’ civil war which has just ended had witnessed and produced many tragedies, including unproductive expenditure of vast sums of money, enormous destruction […]

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2 w. ago Gunna, Busta Rhymes headline Detty December Fest 2025 in Lagos

Detty December Fest has unveiled its first wave of headliners for 2025, with American rappers Gunna and Busta Rhymes set read more Gunna, Busta Rhymes headline Detty December Fest 2025 in Lagos

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