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Naira Life Vol 184
Also: The Naira Life Conference 2026 tickets are now live!
Volume 184

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Good Morning, 🌞
ICYMI: Early bird tickets to the 2026 Naira Life Conference are live, and you're one of the first who knows about this.
You've showed us that there's a space for honest, useful conversations about money, and our job now is to build on this and create the most impactful experience for you. It's one we are happy to do.
We'll share more very soon, but here's a quick look at a few things you can expect at this year's event:
- Real conversations on building and protecting wealth in an economy that's actively working against you
- Practical sessions, workshops and masterclasses on investment vehicles and alternative assets, compounding, and scaling your business/career.
- A room full of people who take their money as seriously as you do.
Use code 20NAIRA at checkout for an extra 10% off early-bird pricing for our community only. N.B: This offer is only available for a limited number of tickets, so secure yours now!
Get your ticket and stay up to date with event information here.
In this letter:

#NairaLife: The Student Who’s Desperately Planning to Escape Their Parents’ Control

Just last year, the 21-year-old in this #NairaLife had healthy savings and two income sources. Now, they’re unemployed and hoarding every kobo, hoping to fund complete independence from their non-affirming family.
However, with a silent job market and depleting savings, that hope might be slowly fading away
Read their #NairaLife here

Your income doesn't have to be consistent for your life to be. The soft months and the slow months will both come.
Carbon lets you lock away what you earn when it's good, grow it at up to 20% interest yearly, and access up to ₦1 million in loans when you need it, without touching your savings. And if you use your locked savings as collateral, you unlock even lower interest rates on top of our already competitive rates.
Steady life, no matter the season. That's the Carbon way.
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Love Currency: “I Can’t Marry Him Because He’s Too Comfortable Being Broke”

Banke* (28) and Akin* (29) have been dating for almost a year.f a future with him.
For #LoveCurrency, Banke shares her concerns with Akin’s carefree attitude to life, their different approaches to money, and why she’s reluctant to dream o Read the full story here

Nigerians Reveal the Most They Spent on Partners Who Still Left

From paying rent and funding relocations to buying cars, gadgets and birthday surprises, these Nigerians opened their wallets wide for the people they loved — only for the relationships to crash anyway.
Read the full story

The Naira Life Conference is returning on August 22, 2026, in Lagos! Show up ready to learn from finance experts, business owners and industry leaders, and partake in unfiltered conversations about building wealth sustainably.
Real stories, expert advice you can actually use, and a community ready to build wealth together.
Secure your spot 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.
- Editor-in-chief, TechCabal - Big Cabal Media
- Reporter, Enterprise & Policy, TechCabal - Big Cabal Media
- Editor (Analytical), TechCabal - Big Cabal Media
- Business Development Executive - Big Cabal Media
- Junior Talent Operations Associate - Big Cabal Media
- Associate Videographer/Video Editor - Big Cabal Media


All good things must come to an end. But not this good thing. We'll be back next week.
In the meantime, keep reading Zikoko's articles and be sure to share the love.
See you next week...
Yours cashly,
Toheeb,
Zikoko's 'OG' Mr. Money

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