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Saving Habits & Changing Priorities
2023
2024
Feeding
0
%
2023
2024
Transportation
0
%
2023
2024
Utility
0
%
2023
2024
Rent
0
%
The only thing Nigerian employees can afford to save this year is themselves, barely anyway.
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Spending Trends
1 in 3 individuals spend
0
%
on basic essentials
Essentials being- Food, transport, rent, utility
Our population spends
0
%
of their income on BLACKTAX
For black tax, there is no fixed amount. The average amount I send is 5,000 naira.
Nnamdi (58, Married, 30k)
While the amount might seem small on its own, considering the limited income(30,000 naira per month) and high essential expense allocation (75%), it represents a significant chunk of his disposable income.
Saving Trends
Every 3 in 10 individuals
Have no savings
With such a high percentage allocated to needs, only a limited amount remains for discretionary uses. This limited amount encompasses everything from wants and desires to crucial financial goals like saving for retirement or emergencies.
I usually save about 20,000 naira but I haven't saved this year because of the high cost of living.
King (35, Married, 55k)
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Report
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For a deeper dive into the data and specific figures, refer to the full report:
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