A post discussing how valuable the Naira used to be drew nostalgic reactions from Nigerians reflecting on better economic times. One user shared, “I remember then in school that I’d take 200 naira to school. I’d buy fried rice and salad for 30 naira, one sachet of ice cream they call sco sco, I’d buy agidi jollof and change would still be remaining.”
If this statement is true, it highlights just how much Nigeria’s economy and purchasing power have declined over the years. What once seemed like a modest amount could buy a full meal and more — something impossible today. This comment isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a reflection of the country’s inflation, poor economic management, and how far the value of the Naira has dropped in real terms.
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