The word ‘Sapa’ is one of the most used lingoes in the Nigerian social media space. It may have been the leading buzzword on microblogging platform Twitter before the Naija government trailer rammed the platform into oblivion such that only those with VPNs can engage the blue bird.’Sapa’ is street lingo for being broke. For […]

The crypto market has surged in popularity in 2021 not just because Bitcoin has become the largest cryptocurrency on the market but because also other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum have exploded in value. Actually, even famous business and institutional investors are supporting the growth of Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies on the crypto market. If you also […]

1. How you flex 21: Spending money on alcohol and in clubs 25: Buying small stocks and looking into other investment options 30: Surviving school fees season 2. *Send funds 21. It’s time to disturb my parents again 25. Help! My parents have forsaken me 30. Let me send a little something to my parents […]

See, you can’t lose focus when you’re job hunting. I swear I’m not pulling stuff out of my ass (I may be, but that’s not the point) , but every word you find in a job ad has an underlying meaning. Not that you asked me but as a labour of love, I’ve broken some […]

A Week In The Life” is a weekly Zikoko series that explores the working-class struggles of Nigerians. It captures the very spirit of what it means to hustle in Nigeria and puts you in the shoes of the subject for a week. The subject of today’s “A Week In The Life” is an entrepreneur running two […]

This week’s Naira Life is brought to you by QuickCredit. With QuickCredit, you not only get the funds you need instantly, but you also get to pay back at the lowest interest rate in Nigeria. The 28-year-old makeup artist in this #NairaLife  has had multiple experiences with low-paying jobs. In 2020, she went in on a […]

“Money doesn’t grow on trees.”

There are lots of payment platforms out there, all of which primarily help us manage our finances. Now, whether the services being offered are great or unsatisfactory is left for users to say. Hence, we spoke with 5 Nigerians and here are their takes: Habeeb, 26 I mostly use my bank apps. One of them […]

A Week In The Life” is a weekly Zikoko series that explores the working-class struggles of Nigerians. It captures the very spirit of what it means to hustle in Nigeria and puts you in the shoes of the subject for a week. The subject of today’s “A Week In The Life” is Omitonade Ifawemimo, an orisa […]

This week’s Naira Life is brought to you by QuickCredit. With QuickCredit, you not only get the funds you need instantly, but you also get to pay back at the lowest interest rate in Nigeria. The 30-year-old in this story was born into a low-income family. The constant struggle was a lack of money. When he […]

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A Week In The Life” is a weekly Zikoko series that explores the working-class struggles of Nigerians. It captures the very spirit of what it means to hustle in Nigeria and puts you in the shoes of the subject for a week. Today’s subject is a 22-year old combining two tedious roles as a medical student […]

This week’s Naira Life is brought to you by QuickCredit. With QuickCredit, you not only get the funds you need instantly, but you also get to pay back at the lowest interest rate in Nigeria. What’s your oldest memory of money? In 2000, when I was in Primary Three, my dad came home with two bundles […]

History of Money In Nigeria- The Naira (₦) is the official currency of Nigeria, but did you know that Nigerians didn’t start using Naira until 13 years after independence? In this article, we’ll tell you five things you probably didn’t know, but need to know about the history of money in Nigeria. 1. Nigerians haven’t […]

As told to Toheeb When I was five months old, my mum fell ill. She complained of body pains but the drugs she used didn’t work. Each day got tougher as the pain got worse. My family had never seen anything like it, so they thought it was a spiritual attack.  When the pain became […]

They say, “money is not everything” but have you seen credit alerts? Particularly these 5 Types listed below? 1. Alert from someone who said “send your account number” ages ago This is how wide you’ll smile. May such people not sleep until they’ve credited you oh. 2. Salary alerts Especially when your salary has finished […]

A Week In The Life” is a weekly Zikoko series that explores the working-class struggles of Nigerians. It captures the very spirit of what it means to hustle in Nigeria and puts you in the shoes of the subject for a week. A lot of things stand out about the subject of today’s  “A Week In […]

You did not come to this life to spend Naira and die. Take this quiz to find out which currency you deserve to be sprayed with. You never know, your destiny helper might be watching. Did you know there’s an FCMB Remittance offer that allows you get N5 for every $1 you receive and a […]

This week’s Naira Life is brought to you by QuickCredit. With QuickCredit, you not only get the funds you need instantly, but you also get to pay back at the lowest interest rate in Nigeria. What’s your oldest memory of money? My mum is a businesswoman, so I was exposed to the concept of buying and […]

Even if you’re not engaged in one side hustle or the other, you definitely have friends and family members for whom this is a reality. 5 Nigerians shared their side hustle stories with us. Read on. You might get an idea for yours. Amy, 24 I started my side hustle because of hairs. I like […]

While smart investing is a sure way to build and retain wealth, it can be a daunting prospect for beginners. In the same vein, it is a lot easier when you understand the various options in which you can invest and ultimately grow your wealth. Here are some options you can consider when taking the […]

“Have money and you will inspire people to do things.”

Quotes about money- If you’re a Nigerian and you think about money a lot, this post will make you laugh a little. We scoured the internet for quotes about money that Nigerians can relate to. Enjoy, and try not to cry. 1. “I’m so poor, I can’t even pay attention.“- Ron Kittle This is a […]

Nigeria’s inflation rate hit 18.17% in March 2021 according to the Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The past couple of months have seen an uneven increase in the cost of things, and this has among other things, eroded the purchasing power of the average Nigerian. We spoke to […]