Elisha* (28) and his long-distance girlfriend, Beatrice* (24), have different expectations about showing affection. While Beatrice wants grand gestures, Elisha believes in the little things. One thing he’s sure he’ll never do? Send her a girlfriend allowance.

This 20-year-old has her parents to thank for her early foray into business, and an allowance that allows her to explore her dreams of potentially building a business empire. Right now, she’s pursuing financial stability. In just one year, she’s built her portfolio to ₦1.2m. She isn’t planning to stop now.

Stop treating me like an opportunist using my fellow Nigerians to make money.

Amanda* (29) has been with Luke* (31) for two years, and the only shadow in their otherwise perfect relationship is Luke’s refusal to take financial responsibility for her child. For #LoveCurrency, Amanda shares why this might be a deal-breaker for her.

This 30-year-old had a rough early start, and his #NairaLife has been a series of grabbed opportunities and random luck. He’s been a houseboy, a cyber cafe assistant, a laundryman and now, a nurse earning ₦405k/month. How did he get here?

How can I help people when I’m struggling to survive?

Eni* married Ismah* as a bright-eyed 21-year-old, but it didn’t take long for their financial incompatibility to surface. For #LoveCurrency, she talks about their different approaches to finances, his rigid expectations and why she doesn’t see herself in his financial plans.

I’m fine with that.

When Josiah* (23) started dating Glory* (21) in 2023, he was in a decent financial situation. But a year later, things have changed and his unstable freelance income makes him worry Glory might leave him. He talks about it on #LoveCurrency.

Saving comes naturally to the 32-year-old realtor in this #NairaLife, and while she was okay with that for years, she now wants to focus on investments. Just don’t suggest real estate investments to her.