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Naira Life Vol 139

Naira Life Vol 139

Also: The #NairaLife of a real estate magnate

Toheeb Lanlehin
June 30, 2025

Volume 139

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Good morning 🌞

Picture this for a second: You toss ₦500k at a few “small” stocks in January, forget about them, and then six months later, you get served some millions in profit. It didn’t happen to me, but it’s the plot twist I live for. So, we tracked some of the best-performing stocks that have quietly made Nigerians this year.

Moving on, today’s #NairaLife is the ultimate “started from the kobo, now we’re here” flex. Our guy went from scrubbing cars for little to nothing to building a business around flipping land. A series of events led him here.

So, let's jump in.

In this letter:

#NairaLife: He Went From Washing Cars for a Living to Building a Multi-Million Naira Real Estate Business

The 40-year-old in this #NairaLife started fending for himself at 18, working at a bakery and washing cars to survive. Several life-changing encounters later, he’s now flipping lands and houses for millions of naira monthly.

How did he get here?

This is his #NairaLife

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Love Currency: The POS Agent Dating on a ₦30k Weekly Income

Ezra* (23) and Tabitha* (21) have been dating for six months.

For Love Currency, Ezra talks about the condition Tabitha gave him before they started their relationship, his savings struggles and his hopes for their future. Read the full story here

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These 10 Nigerian Stocks Quietly Turned Investors Into Millionaires in Just 6 Months

If you’d invested ₦500K in some of these Nigerian stocks in January, you’d be sitting on ₦2.2 million by June.

`We tracked 10 stocks that quietly outperformed the market in the first half of 2025, using historical data from Investing.com. From under-the-radar plays to household names, here’s how much your money would be worth today if you’d gotten in early. Read the full breakdown

Ask Aunty M with Reni

I'm a student and fashion designer. I'm married with two kids and currently have no source of income. My husband provides, but I need more. I pity him, so I tend to manage my resources, but I need more and want more for my kids. I'm tired, confused, and don't know what to do with my life. - Bisi, 23

Hi Bisi. Understandably, you feel a little overwhelmed as you're balancing a lot. It's great that you want to have your own money and contribute to the household -- I'm a big advocate for that. Here are some steps I would follow:

First, look into your strengths and opportunities to make money in your field. I know you're a student, and a full-time job may only be feasible after you graduate, but you are also a fashion designer. Can you monetise this passion by doing freelance work or selling your designs online? You must set clear goals for yourself and your business if you want to start making extra money.

Second, speak to your husband about how you are feeling. You never know…he could think that the amount he is giving you is sufficient because you are managing it and not voicing how you feel. You are married, and communication is key. Try to have an open discussion about your financial needs and whether he can provide more support or support you in taking steps to increase your own income.

Third, seek counsel. You mentioned that you don't know what to do with your life. Is this from the fatigue of managing school, work, home and children? Or is there simply nothing you're interested in pursuing? Motherhood is hard, and sometimes, being able to take a break, rest, and talk to a third party will leave you feeling recharged and energised to start again. You've got this.

Xoxo, Reni

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