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  • Nigeria 101: An Ultimate Guide To Living And Surviving in Nigeria

    If you’ve been on Elon Musk’s X in the last 48 hours, you’d have seen the viral “Guiding 101” tweet and some important life hacks Nigerians shared on it.

    Many people have shared streetwise OTs across love, relationships, money and even careers. I’m not gonna lie, they’re spitting for real.

    We’ve compiled some of the most useful ones below.

    Money

    Use these hacks to avoid billing, defeat sapa and stay on top of your money game.

    https://twitter.com/zumaa93/status/1724062004086755571?s=46&t=gV-1mmgH3NC_RQhcgp1x3w
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    Street guiding

    For how to deal with “egbon adugbos” and when you have to show your street knowledge. 

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    Education

    These are important need-to-knows if you’re a student schooling in Nigeria.

    Relationship

    For the single pringles and those doing love thangz. 

    Police checkpoint

    For when Nigerian police officers are moving funny and you feel the need to protect yourself from them. God, abeg.

    Career

    For how to stay woke when dealing with capitalism.

    Adeyinka Odutuyo

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  • How to Stay Fresh in a City That’s Trying to Stain Your White

    Don’t wear white

    The only way to prevent people from staining your white in this city is not to wear white at all in the first place, and we mean that both literally and figuratively. 

    Or dress like a ghost

    Better yet, you can dress like a ghost if you must wear white. Nigerians are scared of them, and you’ll use that to get everyone to avoid you. Problem solved.

    Always be on guard

    Don’t go around thinking nobody will soil your clothes. There are 20 million people in Lagos, so from the moment you step out of your house, you have to remind everybody your head use to touch occasionally.

    Don’t use public transportation

    You can’t tell who’s who just by looking at their faces, so the next best thing to do is to make sure you’re not even seeing many people in the first place. One way to do that is to not take public transportation if you can afford to. If you can’t, and you still want to stay fresh and fine, the next point is for you.

    Don’t live in Lagos

    Your odds are still a lot better if you don’t live in Lagos sha, because that’s where all the madness is. Nobody will stain your white if you just go to a place that’s less rowdy and has fewer people. But the question is, will you listen?

    Or just stay in your house

    We’ll repeat it just so you get it. Stay in your house. Nobody can come and disturb you there.

    Have baths regularly with the new Dettol 5C Cool

    If you know you can’t do all these things but you still want to stay fresh all the same, you need to have your bath with the new Dettol 5C Cool soap. As it helps you stay fresh and gives up to 5 degrees cooling sensation all day without having to worry about all the hassles of living in an ever-bustling city that is constantly trying to make you unfresh. Watch this Dettol Cool 5C Cool ad to motivate you to take your hygiene seriously and stay refreshed. Now, don’t say we haven’t done anything for you.

    Sheriff Alimi

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  • These 7 Tricks Will Help You Spend Less Money in a Nigerian Market

    If you accept the first price a market seller gives you when you go shopping, ‌pin this article to your home screen. Unless you and I are not living in the same economic crisis sha. The seven tricks will not just help you spend less money, they will save your life. 

    1. Pretend to walk away

    Nigerian mums are experts at doing this and it works almost every time. The trick is to pretend like you really want it, but you can’t afford it. Walk away ‌slowly after arguing back and forth. It will work with one seller, eventually. 

    2. Divide the original price by 2

    Never, ever accept the first price, no matter how good it seems. Haggling can be stressful, but at least you’ll be saving money. If they tell you something is 3000, tell them you have 1000 naira. They may insult your ancestors, but at least you’ll get a good deal. 

    3. Dress down

    Be as comfortable as possible, but don’t look too fancy. Shopkeepers increase prices based on your dressing. If you look like money, you’ll spend that money they think you have. 

    4. Carry reusable bags

    All those nylons you have been stuffing into one big bag are supposed to be reused. Instead of buying a new one in the market every time, have a stash of reusable bags. Reach into your inner Nigerian mum and save the environment while at it.

    5. Address every seller “Mummy” or “Daddy”

    They are less likely to cheat you if they think you’re respectful. Only use this when the person is much older than you, and know when to stop. 

    6. Practice your poker face

    Never let your excitement show. The moment you seem happy about the price or product, you have immediately increased the value and you will end up spending more. Practice your poker face before you leave your house or hide it behind your nose mask. 

    7. Speak Pidgin

    Whatever accent you copied, paid for, or borrowed, drop it at the bus stop of the market. Speaking pidgin will help you sweet-talk your way out of buying two pieces of plantain for 700 naira. 

    Malakai Bassey

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  • How To Measure Your Bra Size: Easy Steps To Do At Home

    Many women around the world tend to have issues with finding a bra that fits right because they don’t know their bra size. With all the letters and numbers, it can get pretty confusing. If more people know how to measure bra size, then it definitely will make buying bras easier. Well, to save you all of the discomforts of an ill-fitting bra, grab your measuring tape, and follow these instructions so you know how to measure your bra size. 

    Band Size

    To measure under your bust and get your band size, you should wear your best fitted unpadded bra or no bra at all. You should also make sure you are 100% comfortable and at ease. Your breathing should be relaxed and you shouldn’t suck your stomach in or hold your breath. Measure under your bust, which is where your band will rest. Note the measurement and round up to the nearest even number.  

    Bust Size

    While wearing your best fitting bra, take the measuring tape and measure the fullest part of your bust. Make sure the tape is snug but not too tight and comfortable but not too loose. Take deep breaths to make sure breathing is comfortable and make sure you’re not holding your breath or sucking your stomach in. If what you measure isn’t a whole number, then round it up to the nearest whole number. 

    Cup Size 

    Cup sizes might vary depending on the maker of the bra, but having your bust and band size make it easier to navigate. To get your cup size, you should subtract your band size from your sup size. Whatever difference you get will determine your cup size. 

    Difference Cup Size 
    less than 1AA
    1A
    2B
    3C
    4D
    5DD
    6E
    Using the UK size chart

    With all the information provided, you should be able to accurately measure your bra size, and find bras that fit comfortably.

    Why is it important to know how to measure bra size? 

    It is important to know your bra size because it makes buying bras very easy. No longer will you go bra shopping and have to guess what kind of bras will fit. It helps you save money, and will reduce the clutter in your house because you stop buying bras you no longer need. 

    Knowing how to measure your bra size also helps reduce the pain felt when you wear a bra that fits wrongly. It elevates pressure on the chest and makes wearing a bra feel more comfortable for your body type.

    Itohan Esekheigbe

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  • 7 Life Hacks For When You’re Broke

    1. Using your toothpaste till the very end…I mean the very end

    You know how much toothpaste costs nowadays? My friend cut it open!

    2. Using soap till it disappears

    If I can see the soap, I don’t need a new bar na.

    3. Ironing clothes using boiling water in pots

    I can use that money for iron to buy food for 3 weeks.

    4. Using an iron to toast bread

    I can use it to fry egg too, if you want.

    5. Who needs a side-view mirror? Mechanic is expensive nowadays

    Because money is just growing out of my ears ba?

    6. The dishwashing soap is never empty as long as there’s water

    Yes, I know it’s just coloured water at this point but money no dey oga.

    7. No dustbin? No problem!

    Until they pay my allowance, this stool is my dustbin.

    Osaretin Tunde-Oni

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