As a Nigerian, there are some things you never have to worry about buying because one way or another, you’ll always find it in your house. Read on to see a list of things you never have to buy.

1. Plastic containers

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Whether from eateries or as souvenirs at owambe’s, you’re sure to have a couple lying around the house.

2. Towels

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Do you actually remember buying towels? You just seem to have some “Adieu Papa” branded towels in the house. Nobody knows where they came from.

3. Buckets

There’s always bucket at home from when Ngozi wed Daniel. Courtesy: The Bride’s Parents

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4. Calendars

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If you have ever bought calendars, you’re a proper weirdo.

5. Hand fan

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I have never seen people selling hand fans in the market.

6. Keyholders and bottle openers

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Somehow, you will always have a keyholder when you need one

7. Jotter

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I can’t even imagine how weird it’ll be going to the market to ask to buy jotter.

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