Lagos State has secured the 6th position among the world’s best cities for nightlife in 2024, according to Time Out Magazine.
The city outranked major destinations like Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Manchester in the United Kingdom.
The top five cities ahead of Lagos include Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Manila (Philippines), Berlin (Germany), Guadalajara (Mexico), and Austin, Texas (USA).
Time Out Magazine, a global publication covering 333 cities in 59 countries, shared the ranking. Established in 1968, the magazine initially focused on London before expanding worldwide.
Reacting to the announcement, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, expressed that the ranking reflects the various efforts of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
According to Omotoso, the governor has focused on key initiatives in tourism, entertainment, and security, creating an environment that allows Lagos’ nightlife to flourish.
“Lagos is the 6th best city globally for nightlife, according to Time Out Magazine’s 2024 Outlook,” Omotoso stated on social media.
He credited the governor’s investments in technology, transportation, security, and more as contributing factors. “A Greater Lagos is Rising,” he added.
Nightlife plays a significant role in Lagos’ economy. A report by Statistica Research Department forecasts that Lagos will contribute approximately 3.4 billion USD to Nigeria’s GDP by 2026, a sharp increase from 2 billion USD in 2016. In January 2024, Lagos was also ranked the 19th best city to visit globally, surpassing cities like Dubai and Miami.
Statistica Research Department is a team of over 200 experts analyzing data across 160 countries and 80,000 topics.
