₦airaland Forum

chukwuebuka1122:
Good evening everyone.

Let’s have a real and honest discussion. With the current cost of living, things have changed a lot compared to a few years ago. Prices of food, transport, rent, and basic needs have all increased.

At the same time, many people are still earning around the same income or only slightly more. So it raises an important question:

How much does someone actually need monthly to live comfortably in Nigeria today?

Not luxury, just a decent and stable life.

Let’s break it down realistically:

Rent
Feeding
Transportation
Data and subscriptions
Family responsibilities
Savings (if possible)

For some people, ₦100k may not be enough.
For others, even ₦300k might still feel tight depending on lifestyle and location.

Everyone’s situation is different, but it would be interesting to hear real experiences.

So let’s be honest:

How much do you think someone needs monthly to live comfortably in Nigeria in 2026, and why?

Moferere:
If dss pick you up now people go start to dey protest

greenbrave:
To be honest I am focused, even more.

It's just a matter between myself and her.

I mean it is okay to reach out.

Emu4life:
Na wa o!! Una jump from 5G to 10G??

olaiya2007:
China leads

mycar:
Jealousy is not good
Silliness is even the worst

Omooba77:
OFFICIAL: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE RENAMES RCCG APAPA FAMILY TO RCCG THE FAVOURED FAMILY

During their second visit to Trinity Towers, the home of the RCCG City of David parish, which serves as the headquarters of the Apapa Family—now The Favoured Family, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, alongside his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, received a divine instruction to rename the well-known family within the RCCG structure.

https://x.com/rccghq/status/1906777193369194497?[/quote]So the former name was a problem to God. And of all the problems in this world, only a name change was what God sent Daddy G.O to do.

God didn't send you to speak out about Fulani herdsmen killing?

Dalohad:
Born-throway wey dem pick for dustbin don open mouth..

How you go know the value of mama when your ashawo mama throway you put for dustbin?

Dalohad:
No world cup for Nigeria.

Young men playing like pregnant women..
Sharp passes Zero.. heavy first touch everywhere.

Retrieve ball from opponent, use 1000 minutes dey think who you pass give.

No sharp offensiveness. Small thing, dem go pass go back. Mikel Obi pro max.


To trap ball na war. Pass nko...Zero..

Score one goal, switch off for 20 minutes.

Tinubu's evil aura rubs off on them again..

Akpabio stadium seems to carry bad luck too.

The stadium was named after one of the most sleaziest, corrupt and dangerous politicians ever in the history of Nigeria.

An unethical, immoral, anything-must-go-as-long-as-money-is-involved politician.

Congratulations to South Africa.

bestman09:

This guy was very tough then, dishing out press releases, claiming responsibility for every kidnap and atrocity in the Niger Delta, but in all reality, I believe that he was just a spokesman.
His comrade in arms failed him. Tompolo, Asari Dokubo, Ateke Tom and others have been getting government patronage over the years and left their comrade in the cold.


Jomo gbomo was the spokesperson of the then MEND



Everyone has forgotten about him sha. I never knew that he was still in jail.

helinues:
That's too personal

They can be sued for defamation

LGBTQ tone all over the headline

Jagaban2012:
In terms of influence, Nigerian Yoruba pastors are the only ones visible to the rest of the world.
True Christian practice is best demonstrated by Yoruba great men of God...I would not be surprised if Papa Adeboye joins the list...for the inauguration


Yoruba people are blessed

Righteousness2:
2025 is off to a Very Biblical Start!

IfyAwazie:
It is well.. Abeg when she won go toilet make una let us know.

herkeem:
Nairaland and late reporting.... This happened since Saturday you're posting it on Tuesday.

Seunpapa65:
This our governor dey try

amazinghands:
I relocated to the United States about eight years ago. My relationship with my dad has been strained and continues to deteriorate.

Background:
I grew up in a lower-middle-class family with both my mom and dad working hard. Everything changed when my dad started earning significant money. His newfound wealth led to a lifestyle filled with parties, women, and alcohol (to be fair, he earned his money, so he had the right to spend it as he pleased). He built a hotel and was barely home afterward.

2010:
While I was in college, I wanted to leave Nigeria due to the incessant ASUU strikes. I told my dad I wanted to study abroad. Initially, he agreed and gave me the funds to start the process. I was admitted to a school in Ukraine and secured a visa, but he later said he couldn’t afford to send me abroad. This decision felt contradictory, as his lifestyle said otherwise. (To be fair, it’s his money, and he has the right to decide how to spend it.)

2016:
I got admitted to a master’s program in the U.S. and approached my dad for help again. He told me to "cut my coat according to my size" and said he couldn’t sell any of his properties for the sake of a child studying abroad. (Again, to be fair, he was right—he had already paid for my college tuition in Nigeria.) Around the same time, he married another wife.

On the other hand, my mom sold her only piece of land and some jewelry to give me half of my first semester's tuition. After involving family members, my dad reluctantly gave me ₦400,000, stating that was all he could afford. I thanked him for the support.

Fast Forward to Today:
I struggled and worked odd jobs to make ends meet, determined never to ask him for help again. Over time, I’ve become financially stable, secured a good job, and am now a permanent resident. I give my dad a monthly allowance and occasionally send more during festive seasons. My mom, on the other hand, gets spoiled with gifts, extra money, and I’ve even invited her to visit and spend time with me in the U.S.

Now, my dad is broke and has suggested I buy him a car and increase what I do for him, despite the fact that my parents are separated and he currently lives with his second wife. I’ve told myself I won’t go above and beyond for him, especially since he chose to prioritize his lifestyle and the new wife (who came with a stepson). I find it hard to reconcile his past decisions with his current expectations.

Am I in the wrong here?

essentialone:
Where is William Obiano?

RealityKings1:
Bianca don dey old ooo