Looking for finance and wealth-building tips? Then this is the event for you!
Zikoko’s wildly popular “Naira Life” series is stepping out of your screen and into real life with its first-ever “The Naira Life Conference.” Since 2019, Naira Life has pulled back the curtain on how everyday Nigerians earn, save, spend, and build wealth. Now, Zikoko is bringing together the real people behind the stories — from hustlers to high-flyers — for an unrestricted day of real money conversations, career insights, and wealth-building strategies that actually make sense in Nigeria.
Powered by PiggyVest and sponsored by Carbon and Owo, this landmark event will be happening on 8 August 2025 at The Jewel Aeida, Lekki — and it’s about to change the way we think and talk about money. On that day, Nigerians, entrepreneurs, financial leaders, and culture‐makers will gather for a full day of unfiltered money conversations about money, career growth, and building sustainable wealth.
A money movement, not just a conference
Toheeb Lanlehin, Senior Editor at Zikoko and curator of Naira Life says:
We’ve spent years telling stories of how Nigerians make sense of money. Now we’re bringing everyone — from your hustle-hard friend to career professionals and seasoned entrepreneurs — into one space to share the real playbook for unlocking what we call ‘unbelievable liquidity.’
With influential speakers like Nike Ogunlesi (Ruff n Tumble), Nimi Akinkugbe (Former Nigerian Ambassador to Greece and founder of Bestman Games), Tunde Onakoya (Chess in Slums), Odun Eweniyi (PiggyVest), Seye Dele (PaidHR), Godwin Tom (Sony Music Publishing), Joey Akan (Afrobeats Intelligence) and more. The Naira Life Conference is stacking its lineup with names that know exactly what it means to build in Nigeria.
What to expect at “The Naira Life Conference”
The Naira Life Conference is designed to meet you wherever you are in your financial journey. Attendees will choose from four thoughtfully curated content tracks:
Personal finance: Practical sessions on budgeting, saving, and making smarter money decisions in everyday life.
Balance sheet: Candid conversations about running a business in Nigeria, including funding, cash flow, and scaling sustainably.
Building wealth: Actionable strategies across investing — from real estate and stocks to crypto and alternative assets.
Career growth: Expert advice on job hunting, skill development, and navigating your way up the career ladder.
Workshops, panels, and fireside chats: Hear directly from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and finance experts in intimate, no-fluff conversations.
Networking opportunities: Take advantage of curated breaks designed to help you meet peers, potential employers, collaborators, and mentors.
Get your tickets now and secure your spot on Nairalife.zikoko.com.
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Zikoko amplifies African youth culture through smart, joyful content that informs, entertains, and empowers. From unfiltered money stories to pop‐culture deep dives, Zikoko’s mission is to entertain, educate, and empower the next generation of African leaders. Join the conversation on social media with #TheNairaLifeConference, and follow @Zikoko_mag for behind‐the‐scenes updates.
