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Franky9584:
It all depends on setting Ur priorities right as a student. Being economical in spending and attending to Ur needs first instead of wants.

Aside that, if U like give him/her #1m every month, e no go still do him/her.

Thanks for that. I think that is the key. Been able to adequately set priorities - needs over wants.
That in itself takes some level of responsibility to be able to do especially in the face of peer pressures and social distractions, else, even 1m monthly will feel like 10k to our wards.
It's been quite enlightening, and I thank everyone who contributed.

OfficialP:
People go just come on faceless forum dey ask unnecessary question, seeking public validation.

Na u know how deep your pocket be, no amount will ever be enough, that's just the truth

Apologies you feel that way. No be about validation. Na genuine question. I went to Uni in the early 2000s with average monthly pocket money if 7 to 10k.

The emphasis is on average. For an average student from an average family.

Off campus accommodation. Just a regular degree like economics or accounting. Nothing expensive or prolonged like medicine and architecture.
So the question is based in an average at today's current state.
Rent is NOT included.
Just regular pocket money for feeding, occasional transport, small daily purchases. Just regular day to day living cost.

Hi Fam,

What will be considered an adequate Mo thly pocket money for an undergraduate in a Nigerian tertiary institution today? Whether university or polytechnic or college of education?
The expectation is to cook every now snf then and will be given food stuffs periodically.