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  • Detty December Fest unveils headline acts as Lagos’ December economy hits peak

    Detty December Fest unveils headline acts as Lagos’ December economy hits peak

    Photo credit: dettydecfest.com

    2025-12-22 12:10:00

    According to BusinessDay, Detty December Fest rolled out a first wave of headliners spanning U.S. rap and African acts, positioning the event as a major pillar of Lagos’ end-of-year entertainment season.

    The lineup push reinforces how December has become a full economic cycle in Lagos—feeding hotels, ride-hailing, restaurants, fashion retail, and nightlife venues as visitors flood the city.

    It also shows how promoters now market Lagos December as a brand, blending global hip-hop names with Nigerian street-pop and regional stars to drive cross-audience demand.

    TheCable echoed the rollout, noting “the first wave of artistes,” while the festival’s official site lists performers and dates for the Lagos run.

    Echotitbits take: Watch the operational side—ticketing integrity, crowd management, traffic coordination, and emergency readiness. Lagos December is big business now, and one poorly handled mega-event can damage the entire season’s credibility.

    Source: dettydecfest.com — December 11, 2025 — https://dettydecfest.com/blog/

  • Eyo season message: Tinubu urges calm celebration and warns against alcohol-fuelled disorder

    Eyo season message: Tinubu urges calm celebration and warns against alcohol-fuelled disorder

    Photo credit: The Nation

    2025-12-22 09:00:00

    In a statement reported by *The Nation*, President Bola Tinubu has urged Eyo festival organisers and participants to keep the celebration peaceful, specifically cautioning against alcohol-fuelled disorder and any conduct that risks lives.

    The message comes as Lagos ramps up “Detty December” activity—when concerts, tourism, and street festivals raise both economic activity and public safety concerns.

    Tinubu’s appeal frames the Eyo festival as a shared civic moment, with organisers expected to manage crowd behaviour and ensure the cultural event doesn’t become a security problem.

    With Lagos drawing visitors, the festival’s handling will influence perceptions of the city’s readiness for large-scale public events—especially amid ongoing national security pressures.

    Legit.ng quoted Tinubu’s warning: “Stay in peace… No alcohol, no danger to anybody’s life,” while a post attributed to presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga also amplified the “No liquor” message in the context of keeping the festival calm and safe.

    **Echotitbits take:** Lagos’ festive season is now an economic asset—so security, crowd control, and emergency readiness are part of protecting livelihoods. Watch for policing plans, traffic control, and whether organisers enforce rules without turning the festival into a flashpoint.

    Source: The Nation — December 22, 2025 (https://thenationonlineng.net/sanwo-olu-promises-memorable-eyo-festival/)

  • Tinubu arrives Lagos for holidays as end-of-year engagements begin

    Tinubu arrives Lagos for holidays as end-of-year engagements begin

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-20 18:00:00

    According to Punch, President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays after official visits to Borno and Bauchi.

    The report says the President was received at the Murtala Muhammed Airport by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other state officials, marking the start of his end-of-year engagements in the state.

    Beyond the holiday optics, the visit doubles as a political homecoming for a former Lagos governor and a chance to hold quiet consultations as 2025 wraps up.

    The Punch account also notes that Tinubu is expected to attend select social and cultural events during the period, including the Eyo Festival later in the week.

    Channels Television wrote, “President Bola Tinubu is in Lagos for the Yuletide,” while TheCable noted the President would “begin a three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos.”

    Echotitbits take:
    Lagos trips at year-end are rarely “just holidays.” Watch for who gets seen, who gets meetings, and whether any policy or political signals drop quietly—especially as blocs position for 2026.

    Source: Punch — December 20, 2025 (https://punchng.com/tinubu-arrives-lagos-for-end-of-year-holidays/?amp=)
    Punch 2025-12-20

  • MRS stations begin ₦739 petrol sales in Lagos as marketers push back

    MRS stations begin ₦739 petrol sales in Lagos as marketers push back

    Photo Credit: Punch
    2025-12-17

    As pump prices remain a major political and household issue, MRS filling stations in Lagos have begun selling petrol at ₦739 per litre, triggering long queues and renewed debate about how quickly price cuts reach consumers.

    The development follows Dangote Refinery’s gantry price reduction and an effort to push retail prices lower through selected partners. However, marketers’ groups — including PETROAN — have criticised aspects of the rollout and the market disruption it could cause.

    For consumers, the immediate story is relief at the pump (where available) and confusion elsewhere as competing stations adjust prices or pause sales to manage supply and crowd control.

    For the industry, the key question is whether the ₦739 benchmark becomes nationwide — or remains a limited, Lagos‑first price in the face of logistics, inventory and competitive pressures.

    Vanguard: “Starting from Tuesday, MRS will start selling petrol at ₦739 per litre. We will enforce that low price…” Dangote said.

    P.M. News: “From Tuesday, MRS will begin selling petrol at ₦739 per litre. We will ensure that price is enforced and implemented,” Dangote said.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: If the price cut holds and spreads, it will reset expectations across the downstream market. Watch for wider station participation, any regulatory guidance on pricing/competition, and whether supply disruptions emerge from sudden demand spikes.

    Source: Punch — December 17, 2025 — https://punchng.com/mrs-begins-n739-litre-petrol-sales-petroan-kicks/

     

  • Streamer Peller’s crash during live session sparks renewed calls for road and content safety

    Streamer Peller’s crash during live session sparks renewed calls for road and content safety

    2025-12-15 08:00:00

    According to The Punch, popular online personality Peller was involved in a vehicle crash during a livestream, triggering widespread concern and debate about risky content and road behaviour.

    Punch reports the incident drew reactions across social media, with many users urging responsible driving and calling for stronger safety messaging among influencers and their followers.

    The report underscores a recurring problem where high-engagement content overlaps with unsafe stunts, particularly on major urban roads.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Incidents like this often trigger short-lived outrage but limited change. Watch for any police/FRSC action, platform enforcement on dangerous stunts, and whether influencers adopt clearer safety standards in live content.

    Source: The Punch — December 14, 2025

    The Punch https://punchng.com/video-peller-crashes-car-during-livestream-sparks-public-concern/ December 14, 2025

  • ‘Detty December’ rush: Lagos hospitality hits peak as diaspora visitors return

    ‘Detty December’ rush: Lagos hospitality hits peak as diaspora visitors return

    According to Vanguard, Lagos is experiencing peak end‑of‑year demand as ‘Detty December’ draws in visitors, with hotels booked out and major concerts and events driving a visible tourism surge.

    The report described a city-wide cash-and-culture boom: packed venues, higher room rates, and heavy spending around entertainment, food, transport and short‑let apartments.

    A separate AFP story carried by Yahoo similarly captured the build-up, noting that “the hotels are booked” as Lagos prepares for the festival season and returning visitors.

    Other lifestyle reporting has also pointed to the broader economic spillover, including increased informal-sector earnings and a short, intense demand cycle that stresses transport and urban services.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Detty December is now an economic season, not just a party label—good for jobs and revenue, but it also exposes Lagos’ infrastructure gaps (traffic, safety, power, pricing abuses). Watch for whether state agencies publish reliable tourism metrics, and whether the private sector starts building year-round products instead of a one-month cash rush.

    Source: Vanguard — 14 Dec 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/detty-december-lagos-hotels-events-sold-out-as-fun-seekers-scramble-for-space/amp/)

     

    Photo Credit:The Audience during the AfroFuture Festival in 2023 – RollingStone

  • Lagos to Demolish Buildings Under High-Tension Power Lines

    The Lagos State Government plans to demolish buildings erected directly under high-tension power lines, citing risks of electrocution and fire. Officials say notices will be served but insist public safety must prevail.

    PUNCH

    11 Dec 2025

  • BIC Powers Inclusive Learning With Solar Classrooms in Lagos

    BIC and the Raising Star Africa Foundation unveiled renovated solar-powered classrooms at Sari-Iganmu Inclusive School in Lagos. The upgrade aims to improve learning conditions for children with special needs through reliable power and improved facilities.

    The intervention forms part of BIC’s Global Education Week activities and highlights corporate-backed support for inclusive education.

    2025-12-10

    Punch Newspapers

    2025-12-10

  • Lagos Targets Illegal Structures Under High-Tension Power Lines

    Lagos authorities said they will remove buildings erected under high-tension power lines to reduce risks of electrocution, fire and infrastructure damage. Officials described the enforcement as a renewed safety and planning push.

    The move aligns with broader efforts to reclaim right-of-way corridors and curb dangerous urban encroachment.

    2025-12-10

    Vanguard

    2025-12-10

  • Lagos Issues ₦1.5bn Bond Certificates to 832 Retirees

    Lagos State presented retirement bond certificates valued at ₦1.5bn to 832 retirees under the contributory pension scheme. Officials said the state remains committed to timely remittances and improved pension administration.

    The presentation is part of efforts to sustain confidence in public service welfare and reduce legacy pension backlogs.

    2025-12-10

    Punch Newspapers

    2025-12-10