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Nigeria and Global Weekend Events Roundup: July 18–21, 2025

As Nigeria embraces a bustling July weekend, cities across the nation, from Lagos to Uyo, are lighting up with a colorful spectrum of events: from tech summits and youth empowerment camps to cultural festivals and faith-based revivals. Globally, sports arenas, innovation labs, and music stages are welcoming crowds for unforgettable experiences. Here’s your curated guide to what’s happening across Nigeria and the world.

Major Nigerian City Events

Lagos

• Spirit of Praise 14.0 (Ikeja): Gospel music experience with worship leaders. – 18 July, 10:00 PM
• Beach Hangout (Barracuda Beach, Lekki): Games and music by the ocean. – 19 July, 6:00 PM
• AI Nexus Lagos (Oriental Hotel, VI): AI community forum shaping Africa’s future. – 20 July, 10:00 AM
• July RealGlow Pop-Up (Mainland): Fashion, beauty, and lifestyle showcase. – 18 July, 7:00 PM

Abuja

• Reekado Banks Live (Transcorp Hilton): A concert headlined by the Afropop artist. – 18 July
• HELLO WORLD with PI500 (Odyssey Educational Foundation): Wellness-tech crossover event. – 20 July, 11:00 AM
• Abuja Elite Chess Meetup (Cafe One): Friendly and competitive chess. – 21 July, 12:00 PM
• Education Policy Development Summit (Nile University): Forum on reforming education. – 26 July

Kano

• Indonesia Expo 2025 (Sultan Road): Culture, business, and products from Indonesia. – 16–18 July
• Historic Tours: Gidan Makama Museum and Emir’s Palace daily excursions.

Port Harcourt

• Young Techies Festival (4th Edition) (Celebr8 Event Center): Youth innovation and tech talks. – 19 July, 9:00 AM
• Graduation & 10th Year Anniversary (Iwofe Road): School milestone celebration. – 19 July
• Holy Ghost Festival 2025 (Rumuepirikom): Week-long spiritual revival. – 14–20 July
• AFRIMOBILE Summit (Woji Estate): Mobile innovation showcase. – 19 July

Enugu

• MIGHTY GENERATION Power Encounter (Home of Grace): Destiny and spiritual empowerment. – 18–20 July
• Prize Giving Ceremony (Gariki, Awkunanaw): School graduation celebration. – 18 July
• Peniel Encounter 4.0 (ORACLE'S): Worship and teaching gathering. – 24 July
• Edu-Tribe Hangout Teachers' Conference (Int’l Conference Center): Educator networking. – 9 August

Ibadan

• Yoruba Cultural Festival (Oyo Town): Music, food, and heritage. – 18–19 July
• The Belcanto Concert (University of Ibadan): Classical music showcase. – 19 July, 4:00 PM
• Power of Praise (POP) (Ijagun, Ijebu Ode): Faith-based musical experience. – 18 July, 9:00 PM
• CREAVATION 3.0 (Trenchard Hall): Creativity and art exhibition. – 26 July

Kaduna

• Hardshift 2025: Developer and entrepreneur summit. – 24–26 July
• KAD EduPACT Summit: Transforming Kaduna education. – Ongoing
• Kids Tech Boot Camp (Barnawa): Digital learning for children. – 14 July
• Holy Ghost Program (Badiko): Faith-based event. – 25–27 July

Jos

• Jos Art & Culture Festival (Jos Museum Grounds): Music and crafts celebrating Plateau heritage. – 19 July
• Wellness Retreat (Rayfield Resort): Yoga, mindfulness, and walks. – 20 July
• Youth Summit (University of Jos): Entrepreneurship and civic engagement. – 20 July

Benin City

• Rain of Worship: Praise and worship service. – 18 July
• Musical Concert (Iwogban Area): Performance showcase. – 19 July
• All-Night Services (Ekenwan Road): Spiritual revival. – 18 July
• Graduation Ceremony (Churchill Area): Academic celebration. – 20 July

Uyo

• CAAP 2025 (UNIUYO): Student-led ad and creativity project. – 18 July
• Live Music & Agency Pitches (1000 Seater Auditorium): Media showcase. – 18 July

Owerri

• Skincare Formulation Training (World Bank Road): Beauty production workshop. – 19 July
• Creative Night (Glory House Ministries): Music, poetry, and faith. – 19 July
• Obazu Inauguration Ceremony: Cultural and spiritual celebration. – 20 July
• Youth Meetup with Fr. Mazi Uc (Haven Suites): Mentorship luncheon. – 20 July

Makurdi

• KWAT Spiritual Training (JUSTUM, Uko): Equipping youth leaders. – 18–20 July
• Security Summit Pre-Event (Benue Govt. House): Youth engagement on justice. – 20 July
• Makurdi Beach Parks: Daily youth hangouts.

Abeokuta

• African U18/U20 Athletics Championships (MKO Abiola Stadium): Over 900 athletes compete. – 16–20 July
• Jummah Sermon (Miftau Mosque): Weekly spiritual gathering. – 18 July, 2:00 PM
• Youth Leadership Workshops: Informal coaching across city hubs.

Global Highlights: Sports, Culture & Tech

Sports

• Tour de France (Cycling): Stages 13–15 race across the Alps. – 18–20 July
• MotoGP Czech Grand Prix (Brno): High-speed racing action. – 18–20 July
• World Judo Championships (Budapest): Global martial arts competition. – 18–20 July
• World Aquatics Championships (Singapore): Swimming, diving, water polo. – Ongoing
• UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 (Switzerland): Football group stages. – Ongoing

Culture

• Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland): Musical legends perform lakeside. – Until 19 July
• Tomorrowland Weekend 1 (Belgium): World-renowned EDM festival. – 18–20 July
• Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai – Theme Week: Education and play in the AI age. – 17–28 July
• Nelson Mandela International Day: Global remembrance and service. – 18 July

Tech

• Momentum AI 2025 (San Jose, USA): AI innovation summit. – 15–16 July
• CompTIA ChannelCon (Nashville, USA): IT and cybersecurity expo. – 29–31 July
• API Conf Lagos: Coding and API skills in action. – 18–19 July
• IndabaX Nigeria AI Conference (Summit University, Offa): Africa’s largest AI forum. – 15–18 July
• AI for Teachers Workshop (Ikosi, Lagos): Exploring AI in education. – 18 July

This July weekend is clearly packed with action, creativity, purpose, and celebration across the globe and every corner of Nigeria. Whether you’re into tech, sports, faith, culture, or youth-driven initiatives, there’s something waiting for you.