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Urgent help for rent.

Rent in most Nigerian cities is paid a full year upfront, and even a single room on the outskirts of Lagos can cost ₦250,000 or more. When the date is close and you are still short, every naira counts. Many people post part of their rent on AbegNa, up to ₦100,000, and let others help close the gap.

Usual cost in Nigeria₦150,000 to ₦1,200,000
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When this happens

  • Your rent is due in two weeks and you are ₦80,000 short.
  • The landlord increased the rent and your savings no longer cover it.
  • You lost your job months before renewal and cannot raise the full amount.

How AbegNa helps

  1. Ask. Say what you need for rent, up to ₦100,000, in your own voice.
  2. Share. Your request becomes a card for WhatsApp, Facebook and X.
  3. Receive. People give what they can. 0% commission. It goes to your own bank account.

Other places to try

Talk to your landlord

Ask early whether you can pay in two or three instalments. Many landlords prefer this to an empty room.

Cooperative society

Workplace and market cooperatives often give members short loans for rent. These must be repaid.

Church or mosque welfare

Some religious communities have welfare funds for members in real difficulty.

Questions about rent

How much is rent for a room in Lagos?

A self-contained room on the outskirts of Lagos often costs ₦250,000 to ₦550,000 a year, and more in central areas. Abuja and Port Harcourt can be similar or higher.

Can I ask for my whole rent on AbegNa?

Each request goes up to ₦100,000, so most people ask for the part they are missing and cover the rest themselves or from family.

Is the money a loan?

No. Everything you receive on AbegNa is a gift. There is no interest and nothing to pay back.

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