Join the waitlist

Urgent help for textbooks and handouts.

Some lecturers make their handouts a must, and secondary school booklists keep getting longer. Studying without the right materials puts you behind the class. Post the booklist on AbegNa and let people help you buy what you need.

Usual cost in Nigeria₦3,000 to ₦30,000
Join the waitlist

When this happens

  • Your child's booklist came to ₦25,000 and you have ₦8,000.
  • A lecturer says the handout is compulsory for the course.
  • You need a past question booklet for an exam next month.

How AbegNa helps

  1. Ask. Say what you need for textbooks and handouts, 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

Buy used books

Senior students and second-hand booksellers often sell last year's books cheaply.

School or public library

Many libraries keep copies of common textbooks to read or borrow.

Share with classmates

Group study with one copy can work for some courses.

Questions about textbooks and handouts

How much do textbooks and handouts cost?

A single handout can be ₦1,500 to ₦5,000, while a full secondary school booklist can be ₦10,000 to ₦30,000.

Can I ask for textbook money on AbegNa?

Yes. Post from ₦2,000 with a photo of the booklist so givers can see it.

Do I have to pay it back?

No. What you receive on AbegNa is a gift, not a loan. No interest and no repayment.

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