I learned about being a smart buyer the expensive way. Three years ago, I got excited about a deal on imported electronics, jumped in fast, and ended up with products I couldn’t use in Nigeria because of voltage differences. ₦150,000 down the drain because I didn’t check basic things. Since then, I’ve become almost obsessive […]

I remember the first time I wanted to import something from abroad. I had no clue where to start. The whole process seemed mysterious, complicated, like some secret knowledge only special people had access to. Turns out, it’s not that complicated once you understand the basics. Let me walk you through it the way I […]

My friend Tunde called me last week, frustrated. He’d bought a car six months ago, thought he got an amazing deal. Now he’s spent more on repairs than he saved on the purchase price. “I should have listened to you,” he said. I didn’t have the heart to say I told you so. The thing […]

I remember when buying imported goods was seen as a luxury thing. Something you did to show off or because you had money to burn. But walk through any middle-class home in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt today, and you’ll see a different story. My sister switched to buying imported appliances three years ago, and […]

Let me tell you something: buying an imported car in Nigeria can either be the smartest decision you’ll make this year, or your biggest financial headache. I’ve seen both scenarios play out countless times. Last month, my neighbor bought what looked like a clean 2015 Toyota Camry from a dealer in Berger. Two weeks later, […]