From Crypto Highs to Cab Business Lows: One Nigerian’s Naira Life Story
In this week's Naira Life, a Nigerian man recounts his financial journey from childhood snacks to crypto windfalls, a thriving cab business, and a devastating theft that upended his income. He now navigates life in Port Harcourt on roughly…
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Sunken Ships: How a Pathological Liar Infiltrated My Friend Group
Tomilola*, 29, met Soji*, 27, online during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown. What started as conversations about music and books grew into a close friendship, and she eventually brought him into her wider circle of friends. But when several…
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UNBOUND 2026: Lagos Youth Festival GODACITY Brings Faith and Culture to the Stage
UNBOUND, the annual youth festival organised by The Starhub, the youth arm of Daystar Christian Centre, is set to return for its fourth year. The 2026 edition, themed GODACITY, will take place on 12–13 September at Daystar Christian…
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He Traded the American Dream for a €5,000 Dutch Scholarship and Has Zero Regrets
Busayo, 19, always knew he wanted to leave Nigeria. The only question was where and how. After watching friends get shut out of US student visas one by one, he pivoted his entire plan to the Netherlands, landed a scholarship at one of the…
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Bridesmaids Share the Moments That Ended Their Friendships Forever
Being a bridesmaid is supposed to mean standing beside your friend on one of the biggest days of her life. But somewhere between the asoebi, the bridal shower, and the wedding reception, things can go very wrong. We asked bridesmaids to…
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The Most Expensive Gifts Nigerian Pastors Have Ever Received
In Nigeria, the generosity shown to religious leaders can reach extraordinary levels. From luxury cars to private jets and mansions, some of the country's most prominent pastors have received lavish gifts from grateful followers and…
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Pregnant and Fired: A Women’s Rights Advocate’s Story of Workplace Betrayal
In a deeply personal account, a 27-year-old mother of two from Kaduna, Nigeria, has shared how she was systematically sidelined by her employer—a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women’s rights—after she got married and became…
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What Would You Tell These Nigerian Lovers From the ’90s?
Before the era of social media, Nigerians with troubled love lives often turned to the pages of magazines for guidance. We've dug through old newspaper issues from Archivi.ng and found some of the relationship dilemmas that kept Nigerians…
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7 Unforgettable Moments University of Ilorin Graduates Can’t Forget
Nigerian universities are known for producing graduates with a wealth of knowledge and a trove of wild stories. For many, the memories forged on campus are as unforgettable as the degrees earned. We spoke to seven University of Ilorin…
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10 Women on How Marriage and Motherhood Changed Their Friendships
Friendships can survive almost anything, but they often shift as life gets busier. Work, marriage, children, relocation, and other responsibilities can make spontaneous hangouts harder to plan, while the things women need from their…
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