
Maximising Detty December to strengthen Nigeria’s tourism and aviation sector
Every December, Nigeria becomes one of Africa’s busiest festive destinations. From diaspora homecomings to weddings, concerts, cultural festivals and other social events, “Detty December” has grown beyond a celebratory period into a significant economic moment.
Globally, international tourism is rebounding. The World Tourism Barometer reports a 5 percent rise in tourist arrivals in Q1 2025, with over 300 million people travelling despite geopolitical tensions. Nigeria is part of this
Every December, Nigeria becomes one of Africa’s busiest festive destinations. From diaspora homecomings to weddings, concerts, cultural festivals and other social events, “Detty December” has grown beyond a celebratory period into a significant economic moment.
Globally, international tourism is rebounding. The World Tourism Barometer reports a 5 percent rise in tourist arrivals in Q1 2025, with over 300 million people travelling despite geopolitical tensions. Nigeria is part of this
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