Fastgist has a new focus. From today, we are the money and everyday-life gist for Nigerians at home and abroad.
There is no shortage of headlines. What is missing is the next line: what does this mean for me? When petrol goes up, what happens to your transport, your generator and the price of bread? When the naira moves, what changes for the family member sending money from Toronto? When a big Nigerian company signs a billion-dollar deal, does anything change for its customers?
That next line is what Fastgist will give you, every day, in a few minutes of reading.
What you will find here
- Money Gist: fuel and electricity prices, the naira, rent, salaries, jobs and business deals, explained in plain language.
- Naija Living: the real cost of running a home, power, maintenance and city life.
- Abroad: moving to and settling in Canada and beyond, studying, working and sending money home.
- Entertainment and Sports: Nollywood, Afrobeats, the Super Eagles and the NPFL, often with the money angle.
How we write
Most of our stories follow the same simple shape: what happened, what it means for you, and what you can do about it. We write our own stories, we link to our sources and we correct mistakes openly. We will never publish get-rich-quick schemes or shady promotions.
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Welcome to the new Fastgist. Thank you for reading.