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Naira Life Vol 122

Naira Life Vol 122

Also: The #NairaLife of a stylist

Toheeb Lanlehin
March 03, 2025

Volume 122

Good morning ☀️

I believe we think about money behaviours and habits in pairs. We’re either making money moves or money mistakes. Interestingly, this week’s stories explore both.

A forex trader pulls in up to ₦700,000 weekly from gold trades and shares how he does it. But remember, it’s not financial advice.

On the other hand, the stylist on #NairaLife is stuck in a cycle of overspending. She thinks it’s a small price, so she’s not mad about it. Meanwhile, the corps member on #LoveCurrency is realising that her boyfriend’s biggest financial influence might not be his bank account but his mother.

Let's get into these stories.

In this letter:

#NairaLife: The Stylist Who Consistently Spends More Than She Makes

The 23-year-old stylist in this #NairaLife has come a long way from her humble beginnings. But her journey to financial stability has barely begun. Why? Lifestyle creep.

According to her, it’s a necessary sacrifice for her work.

Read her #NairaLife here

Love Currency: The Corps Member Dating a Mummy’s Boy on a ₦63k/Month Income

Ezinne* (25) and Justin* (27) have been dating for 8 months, but his mum might be the third in their relationship.

For #LoveCurrency, Ezinne talks about spending almost 40% of her income on Justin’s family and her unease with how Justin runs every decision by his mum. Read the full story

I Make Up to ₦700,000/Week Trading Gold in the Forex Market

Mr Peanutbutter studied medicine at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ilé-Ifẹ̀, but these days, he makes up to ₦700,000 weekly trading gold in the forex market without owning a single ounce of the metal.

Here's how he does it.

Where The Money At?!

We can't say we're about the money and not actually help you find the money.

So we've compiled a list of job opportunities for you. Make sure you share this with anyone who might need it because in this community, we look out for each other.

Again, don’t mention. We gatchu.