Blackouts dim Nigeria’s ‘Detty December’ glow

    Oladehinde Oladipo | Editor’s picks | Dec 29, 2025    
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Nigeria’s usually vibrant 'Detty December' festive season, typically characterised by lavish parties and homecoming celebrations, has been disrupted by widespread power outages as the country grapples with one of its worst electricity supply crunches in 2025.

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