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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