Buying guides
Choosing the right Nigerian business shouldn't be guesswork.
Long-form Wirecutter-style guides on how to actually pick the right provider — paired with Ranked's ranked lists at the end of every piece. No filler, no listicles, no "5 things to consider" pap. Just the questions that matter, the trade-offs, and the answers.
Published guides
Borrowing
How to choose a loan app in Nigeria (and avoid the predatory ones)
FCCPC has banned 45 loan apps for harassment and hidden APRs. Here's the 6-step checklist to pick a safe one — and why the cheapest monthly rate isn't always the cheapest loan.
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Auto repair
How to choose a mechanic in Lagos (without getting fleeced)
Part-swaps, ballooning quotes, two-week hostage jobs. The 7-step checklist for picking a Lagos mechanic with a fixed workshop, a scanner, and zero problem with you watching them work.
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Health
How to spot a fake pharmacy (before you swallow the pill)
PCN registration on the wall, NAFDAC numbers on every pack, MAS scratch-and-text for high-risk drugs. The 90-second verification routine that protects you from counterfeit antibiotics and antimalarials.
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Insurance
How to read a Nigerian insurance policy (before you sign)
Most rejected claims weren't actually covered to begin with. Read the exclusions first, then the excess, then the definitions — and watch for the seven phrases that should make you put the pen down.
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In the queue
- How to vet a fertility clinic in Nigeria — in progress
- How to negotiate hotel rates in Lagos — in progress
- How to choose between Bolt, Uber, and inDrive — in progress