Money by Zikoko
Posts
Naira Life Vol 149

Naira Life Vol 149

Also: I put $5k on a meme coin and lost it all overnight

Toheeb Lanlehin
September 08, 2025

Volume 149

In partnership with

Good morning 🌞

Money has a funny way of humbling us. One minute, you’re earning 10x what you used to, the next, you’re wondering why your bank app still looks like it used to. That’s the theme driving this week’s #NairaLife: a business manager who went from ₦40k to ₦550k/month (in four years) but can’t quite get ahead because travelling and spending keep eating her pocket.

Also, if you've been online lately, you might have noticed the conversations and seemingly positive sentiments about the Nigerian stock markets. So we talked to a few analysts about the ones worth watching, highlighting the growth signals and risks to look out for. Of course, this isn’t financial advice.

Let’s get into the stories. 👇🏾

In this letter:

#NairaLife: The Business Manager Juggling a ₦550k/Month Salary and a Relentless Urge to Travel

In 2021, the 33-year-old in this #NairaLife earned ₦40k/month. Four years later, her income has grown by over 1000%, but this growth has done little for her finances.

Between monthly trips and poor spending habits, she struggles to make sense of her money. But she’s hoping that’ll change soon

This is her #NairaLife!

Put your money to work with as little as ₦5,000. Our SEC-registered Money Market Fund delivers quarterly income, liquidity, capital preservation, and returns that beat savings and fixed deposits.

Start here

Had I Known: I Put $5k on a Meme Coin and Lost It All Overnight

Harry* (25) wasn't much of a crypto enthusiast. But after a friend who supposedly had insider info encouraged him to invest in meme coins, he went all in.

In this story, he shares how, with his friend's help, he grew a £1k portfolio to $5k in three months, only to lose it all overnight after one wrong move. Read the full story here

10 Nigerian Stocks the Market is Watching for 2026

From oil to telecoms to banking, here’s where market analysts think investors should be paying attention this year

We explore the top performers, why they matter, the growth signals and the risks to watch out for. Read here

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.