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Olayinka Owolabi-Ajayi is a certified relationship and marriage coach and the founder of Lifescentia, a platform dedicated to helping singles and couples build love that feels safe, supportive, and deeply connected. Through practical tools and compassionate insight, she guides couples to understand how everyday choices and interactions shape stronger, healthier relationships. When she is not coaching, she writes Love That Works With Lifescentia, a weekly column that offers thoughtful, real-world guidance for building meaningful and lasting connections. The Talking Stage and Its Misconceptions In today’s dating culture, what was once clearly called dating has increasingly been replaced by a vague…

The Nigerian naira strengthened noticeably against the British pound on 7 January, posting gains at both the official and parallel segments of the foreign exchange market.  Data obtained from the NGNToday platform showed that the pound exchanged at N1,920 at the official market and N2,000 at the black market, marking a significant improvement from the weaker levels recorded a day earlier. On 6 January, the naira had traded at N1,936 to the pound at the official window and M2,150 at the parallel market. The movement recorded on Wednesday therefore reflects a clear appreciation of the local currency, reversing the depreciation…

The Nigerian naira recorded mixed performance against the United States dollar on 7 January, as it remained unchanged at the official foreign exchange market while depreciating at the parallel market. Information obtained from the NGNToday platform indicated that the dollar traded at N1,430 at the official window, the same rate recorded on the previous trading day, 6 January. In contrast, the black market rate weakened to N1,460, reflecting a decline in the naira’s value compared to the preceding day. At the official market, trading activities were largely stable, with minimal volatility observed throughout the session. The steady rate suggests continued…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah The sudden departure of a public figure has often left a void that transcends the personal grief of a relative, and has become a shared national moment of introspection. In Nigeria, where the vibrance of celebrity culture and the weight of public service often define the collective mood, the loss of influential figures to accidents serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life. These tragedies do more than dominate the 24-hour news cycle; they particularly spark critical dialogues on infrastructure, emergency response, and the heavy price of fame. This report examines the lives and legacies…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah For decades, a ringing telephone in Nigeria was a rare sound, usually associated with power, privilege, or official authority rather than everyday life. From colonial offices in Lagos to the frustration of waiting years for a dial tone, access to communication reflected who mattered and who did not. But today, as millions of people scroll, stream, and speak across mobile networks, the story of Nigeria’s telephone system reveals how a once-exclusionary technology was transformed into a national lifeline. Thus, this report traces the historical emergence of telephony in Nigeria from the colonial era till the present time.…

By Clement Abayomi “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary,” Vidal Sassoon once said. This responds to the reality that success in life does not come quickly or automatically. Riches and wealth can be attained only when effort, time, and hard work are properly put in place. When you invest early, work hard, and spend your time wisely, the reward will be huge. This simple fact mixes with public interest in Seyi Tinubu who has invested in business(es), built connections and commanded influence. As the son of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, experts are evaluating Seyi Tinubu’s…

By Clement Abayomi Nigeria, once labelled by Asari Dokubo as “an artificial entity that should be disbanded”, remains vulnerable to criticism both locally and internationally. In fact, Trump loyalist Elias Gerasoulis, for instance, has recently amplified Dokubo’s sentiment when he declared that Nigeria is “not a true nation, but an artificial neo-colonial construct of the British”. Although many Nigerians see the foregoing as one of the harshest truths that cannot be argued, Nigeria as a nation is far more than an entity joined together in an “unholy marriage” of 1914, far more than a mere dot on the map of…

By Clement Abayomi Abimbola Akeem Owoade became the (46th) Alaafin of Oyo in April 2025, and since then, people have been showing interest in the narrative of his rise to the throne. Many Nigerians are talking about his wealth, looking forward to know: how rich or wealthy is the new Alaafin? Curiosities and impressions have begun to set in, especially since the new Alaafin is modern and well-known globally. This article sets out to look into the question of his net worth. Oba Owoade’s wealth is not just a function of his royal heritage but also a product of a…

The United States dollar displayed a mixed performance against the Nigerian naira on 6 January, maintaining stability at the official market while easing in the parallel segment of the foreign exchange market. Data sourced from the NGNToday platform indicate that the dollar continued to trade at N1,430 at the official window, unchanged from the previous day, while the black market rate declined to N1,460, reflecting a depreciation from levels recorded on 5 January. The contrasting movement highlights the differing forces at play across Nigeria’s foreign exchange landscape. While official rates remain closely managed through administrative controls and selective allocations, prices…

The British pound presented a contrasting picture against the Nigerian naira on Monday, 6 January, as movements at the official and parallel segments of the foreign exchange market diverged sharply.  Following the exchange rate market data obtained from the NGNToday platform reveal that the pound weakened at the official window, exchanging at N1,936, while gaining significant strength in the black market, where it rose to N2,150, compared with rates recorded on 5 January. The opposing trends reflect the complex dynamics currently shaping Nigeria’s foreign exchange environment, where regulated pricing mechanisms coexist with demand-driven informal trading.  Analysts say the pound’s depreciation…