As the hands of the clock sounded, tick-tock, reaching to hit the midnight hour mark, Nigerians were excited about the turn of the new year.

Many people shared their highlights for the just concluded 2023, hoping for a year free of challenges faced in the previous year.

Several changes came to place as the government changed power after the general election.

Some of these include the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu during his May 29 inauguration ceremony and the ‘controversial’ redesigning of the naira notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Despite the hardships, both the government and the citizens remained optimistic that the new year would bring the needed relief.

Many citizens celebrated the New Year on Sunday night amid stunning firework displays, illuminating the skies across the nation’s atmospheric corridors.

As the rest of the world celebrates the New Year, Sydney was among the first major cities to ring in 2024, restacking its claim as the “New Year’s Eve capital of the world” amid stunning fireworks displays, adorning the skies over Australia’s Sydney Harbour and New Zealand’s tallest structure, the Sky Tower in Auckland.

Meanwhile, netizens have expressed gratitude for witnessing the new year.

Seyi Tinubu said, Happy New Year, #2024WillBringYouMoreBlessings.”

Davido wrote, “2023 Was a great year! Thank you, God! For restoring happiness and Success in my life!! 2024 IM READY!!

An actress, Omoni Oboli wrote, “Approved! Accepted! Congratulations all in 2024.”

Fathiawiilliams wrote, “We have successfully reached the start of a new year and I am thrilled to share this moment with my incredible fan-mily! Welcome to 2024, everyone! Let us embrace this year with open arms and hope for it to exceed our expectations. Here’s making our mark in various domains, finding love and happiness, prioritising self-care and enjoying abundance. My dear darlings, I wholeheartedly wish you a beautiful and joyous new year.”

Kemi Afolabi stated, “As we step into 2024, I foresee a beginning of goodness and greatness in all of our lives and endeavors. Once again, many thanks. Let the blessings of the new year shower upon you all abundantly. Enjoy Go Grace immensely in the year 2024 and beyond. HAPPY NEW YEAR.”

Ambsia_kamanda tweeted, “Happy New Year in advance to everyone. I wish you all everything good you wish for yourself in the coming year. May you all live long to fulfill the goodness of God in your life in 2024. God bless.”

Ekitipikin said, “As the new year begins, We look to you for our hope, joy, and peace. Give us the courage to do all that you ask of us. Please also make us brave to not do what isn’t from you. Show us how to walk in grace and embrace your love for us even more…… AMEN.”