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    22 August, 2026

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    What Is The Naira Life Conference?

    The Naira Life Conference is Zikoko’s money event. It brings together wealth builders, entrepreneurs, financial leaders, and everyday Nigerians for a day of conversations on money, careers, businesses, and economic mobility.

    Join us as we cut through the “hush culture” to give you unfiltered stories, expert insights, actionable strategies, and direct access to the people and tools that can change your financial game.

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    Telling relatable stories, Impacting lives financially & Empowering youths

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    relatable stories,
    Impacting
    lives financially
    & Empowering
    youths

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    This Year’s Naira Life
    Conference is Built Around
    Four Pillars

    Make

    It

    Keep

    It

    Grow

    It

    Pass It

    On

    Where’s it going down?

    SOMEWHERE ON THE ISLAND

    10TH JULY, 2026 | 10 AM – 5 PM

    2026

    Headline Sponsor

    18

    Speakers

    12

    Themes

    Nairalife Live
    Career growth
    Aunty M
    Live Booths
    Navigating Business Funding
    The Nairalife of a Nigerian business
    Balling on a budget
    The Safe Investor
    Career Hackathon
    The High Octave Investor
    Demystifying financial instruments

    4

    Content tracks

    Personal finance

    This track explores how Nigerians truly earn, spend, and manage their money, offering actionable steps and insights from those who also navigate the Naira.

    Wealth building

    Simplifying the complex world of investments. Hear from those who’ve built significant wealth, explore smart investment opportunities across different sectors, and gain the confidence to make informed decisions that secure your future.

    Career growth

    Your playbook to mastering the career landscape. Learn how to land that dream job, pivot industries seamlessly, negotiate your worth, and build a professional path that truly pays.

    Balance sheet

    This track brings real-world insights from founders and experts who’ve built and scaled successful ventures. Learn how to navigate funding, manage your cash flow, and master the economics of your business to not just survive, but truly thrive and grow.

    Schedule

    10:00 – 10:10 AM

    MC Dialogue

    Open dialogue by hosts to set the stage.

    10:10 – 10:20 AM

    Opening Remarks

    Open dialogue by hosts to set the stage.



    Tomiwa Aladekomo,
    CEO, Big Cabal Media

    10:20 – 10:35 AM

    Opening Keynote



    Mojisola Elizabeth Hunponu-Wusu,
    President, WoodHall Capital

    10:35 – 11:05 AM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    You Earn Well. So Why Aren’t You Wealthy Yet?

    Speaker: Babajide Duroshola,
    Operator

    Moderator: Anita Eboigbe,

    COO, Big Cabal Media

    11:05 – 11:10 AM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    CreditDirect’s Presentation

    Nifemi Oluboyede
    Chief Product Officer, Credit Direct

    11:10 – 11:50 AM

    Main Stage

    Panel

    Overthinkers Anonymous Live Show: Building a Wealth Tribe

    Hosts: Deji Osikoya, Osato ‘EDK’ Edokpayi and Ladipoe

    Guest: LADIPOE

    11:50 – 11:55 AM

    Breakout Into Building Stage

    11:55 – 12:15 AM

    Main Stage

    Panel

    Aunty M Live Show

    Moyin Adelaja,
    Growth and Marketing Manager, Misan by Bamboo

    Tinu Philips-Odufuye,
    Head of Business Development,
    FCMB Asset Management

    12:10 – 12:20 PM

    Building Stage

    Panel

    Before You Invest: How to Build a Financial Buffer That Holds

    Joshua Chibueze,
    Co-founder and CMO, Piggyvest

    Ibukun Akinola,
    Director of Payments, Piggyvest

    Moderator: Hafsat Itanola, Financial Educator

    12:15 – 12:35 PM

    Main Stage

    Presentation

    Big Bets or Smart Bets? Building the Right Investment Mix

    Yanmo Omorogbe,
    Co-founder and COO, Bamboo

    12:10 – 1:50 PM

    Masterclass

    Workshop

    The Wealth Lab: A Workshop by Yield

    Queen Adaji Itobore,

    Head of Wealth and Fund Management, Credit Direct

    12:40 – 1:40 PM

    Lunch Break

    Short break to stretch your legs and breakout into Exclusive Masterclass stage by 2pm

    1:40 – 1:41 PM

    ARM Video

    1:40 – 2:20 PM

    Building Stage

    Panel

    Before You Invest: How to Build a Financial Buffer That Holds

    AbdulRauf Bello,
    Associate Vice President, Cowrywise

    Stephen Fidelis,
    CFO, Risevest


    Omoefe Orobator,
    Wealth Manager and Founder, Money Lit


    Moderator: Gerry Oigiangbe

    1:50 – 2:20 PM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    Naira Life Live: What It Costs to Build a Hard Business in Nigeria

    Ajayi Oluwatobi,
    CEO Nord Motors

    Moderator: Muktar Oladunmade,
    Senior Reporter, TechCabal

    2:10 – 2:40 PM

    Masterclass

    Fireside Chat

    Crypto in the Next Decade: Balancing Wealth Opportunity and Risk

    Daluchi Iweanya,
    Head of Compliance, Quidax

    Moderator: Boluwatife Akande, Senior Research Analyst, Busha

    2:20 – 2:50 PM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    How We Built Business Behind the Brand

    Layi Wasabi,

    Comedian, Actor & Content creator

    Olufemi Oguntamu,
    CEO, Penzaarville Africa

    Moderator: David Odunlami,
    Head of Brand and Story, Sporting Lagos

    2:20 – 2:50 PM

    Building Stage

    Fireside Chat

    How Small Businesses Become Wealth Engines

    Olamidun Ogundoyin,
    Founder, Sooyah Bistro

    Moderator: Tochy Emereole,
    Head of Growth, Piggyvest Business

    2:40 – 3:10 PM

    Masterclass

    Fireside Chat

    Build a Community. Build Wealth

    Victoire Mahounou,
    Content creator & Community builder

    Martha Kingsmike,
    Head of Marketing and Comms, Selar

    2:50 – 2:51 PM

    ARM Video

    2:50 – 3:20 PM

    Building Stage

    Fireside Chat

    When Markets Fall: A Survival Guide for Everyday Investors

    Oler Oladele,
    Founder, the Money Wit Club


    Moderator: Victor Odulate,
    Capital Markets Analyst

    3:10 – 3:40 PM

    Masterclass

    Before You Quit: How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Sustainable Business

    Peace Obinani,
    Founder & Experience Director, Produced by Lucid

    2:50 – 3:20 PM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    The Cautious Investor’s Playbook: Getting the Most Out of Mutual Funds

    Kelechi Eke,
    Managing Director, DLM Asset Management

    Moderator: Temitayo Jaiyeola, Senior Reporter, TechCabal

    3:20 – 3:50 PM

    Building Stage

    Panel

    When Markets Fall: A Survival Guide for Everyday Investors

    Tunji Andrews,
    CEO, Awabah Lucky Djebah, Executive Director, Rank

    Moderator: Torinmo Salau, Communications Lead, ERAD Investment

    3:25 – 3:55 PM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    Where the Yield Comes From: How Fixed-Return Products Actually Work

    Dr Emeka Ucheaga,
    Head of Research, Strategy & Financial Inclusion, Credit Direct

    Moderator: Enioluwa Adeoluwa

    3:40 – 4:00 PM

    Masterclass

    Workshop

    From Income to Assets: How to Build Your First Portfolio

    Oluchukwu Chiadika,
    Founder, Your Personal Finance Girl

    3:50 – 4:20 PM

    Building Stage

    Presentation

    Menus and Margins: The Real Economics (and Cost) of Running a Low Margin Business

    Chef Imoteda Aladekomo,
    Founder, Fired and Iced

    3:55 – 4:30 PM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    Creating What People Pay For

    Funmbi Ogunbanwo,
    CEO, Fatherland Productions

    Moderator: Boluwatife Oni,
    Senior Editor, Zikoko

    4:20 – 4:50 PM

    Building Stage

    Fireside Chat

    The Wealth Blueprint: How to Protect and Grow What You Build

    Aisha Adedeji,
    Wealth Manager and Co-Founder


    Moderator: Oyinkansola Badejo,
    Business, Paystack

    4:20 – 6:10 PM

    Screening

    Zikoko Life Movie

    Zikoko Films


    4:30 – 4:31 PM

    ARM Video

    4:30 – 5:10 PM

    Main Stage

    Panel

    How Professionals Increase Their Market Value

    Seye Bandele,
    CEO, PaidHR

    Fiyin Toyo,
    Marketing Director
    Central, East & West Africa,
    Beiersdorf NIVE

    Moderator: Adebola Williams

    5:10 – 5:15 PM

    Main Stage

    Presentations

    Hisa’s Presentation: Why You Should Invest in the Nigerian stocks

    Oyeyemi Kosoko
    Head of Marketing HiSA

    5:15 – 5:45 PM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    Creating What People Pay For

    Speaker: Funso Doherty,
    Pioneer Managing Director,
    ARM & NDC Lagos State Gubernatorial Candidate


    Moderator: Mayowa Idowu,
    Editor in Chief, The Culture Custodian

    5:45 – 5:50 PM

    Closing Remarks



    Daniel Orubo,
    Editor in Chief, Zikoko

    11:50 – 12:00 AM

    WORKSHOP

    The Money workshop

    11:00 – 11:40 AM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    Credit 101: Why We’re Building Credit Products & How to Use Them

    Chijioke Dozie,
    CEO, Carbon

    11:00 – 11:40 AM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    Credit 101: Why We’re Building Credit Products & How to Use Them

    Chijioke Dozie,
    CEO, Carbon

    11:10 – 11:50 AM

    Building Stage

    Workshop

    How Can Employee Build Real Wealth?

    Babajide Duoshola,
    General Manager, M-Kopa

    12:00 – 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking

    1:00 – 1:40 PM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    Securing the Bag: A Salary Negotiation Playbook

    Seye Bandele,
    CEO, PaidHR

    1:00 – 1:40 PM

    Roundtable Room

    Masterclass

    The Financial Basic That Will Save Your Small Business

    Damilola Bello (DammyB),
    Business Consultant

    1:50 – 2:30 PM

    Main Stage

    Panel

    Impact Over Everything: What it Takes to Work for Social Good

    Tunde Onakoya,
    Founder, Chess in Slums

    Oluremi Martins,
    CEO, TextureScinceLabs

    2:00 – 2:40 PM

    Building Stage

    Panel

    How We Built a Truly Transformational Company

    Ibukun Akinola

    Somto Ifezue
    Josh Chibueze

    2:00 – 2:40 PM

    Roundtable Room

    Masterclass

    Crypto Might Save or Burn You: The Guide to Playing it Safe

    Dalu Akabogu
    Finance Professional

    3:00 – 3:40 PM

    Roundtable Room

    Masterclass

    The Real Stories Behind ESOPS

    Fola Olatunji-David
    Founding Partner, Kickoff Africa

    4:20 – 5:00 PM

    Main Stage

    Fireside Chat

    The Naira Life of…

    Adenike Ogunlesi,
    Founder, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble

    4:20 – 5:00 PM

    Building Stage

    Fireside Chat

    The Business of Content: Understanding the Blueprint

    Joey Akan,
    Creator, Afrobeats Intelligence

    Ticket Options

    General

    Meet the biggest players in the money game and get to learn from their experiences.

    Access to all workshops

    Network with money-minded people

    Get free Nairalife merch

    Access to mentorship community

    ₦20,000

    Buy your tickets

    For young people eager to master financial basics.

    Bestie

    Meet and gain insights from the biggest players about how to grow your money and all the game you need to make your next money move.

    Get 2 tickets

    Access to all regular sessions

    Network with money-minded people

    Get the money pamplet

    ₦34,000

    Buy your tickets

    For ambitious people striving to achieve financial freedom.

    The Wealth Circle

    Meet the biggest players in the money game and learn from their experiences.

    Get 5 tickets

    Access to all workshops

    Get the money pamphlet

    Access to the mentorship community.

    ₦75,000

    Buy your tickets

    For adventurous people looking to unlock new opportunities and greater success.

    Headline Sponsor 2026

    Yield by Credit Direct

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    ACTIVITY SPONSORS 2026

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    GRO by FCMB

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    TICKET SPONSORS 2026

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    Become A 2026 Sponsor

    Why Sponsor the Naira
    Life Conference?

    Direct Access To A

    Targeted Demographic

    Meet young professionals, financial risk takers, influential decision-makers, and an engaged audience that values financial literacy and career growth.

    Thought

    Leadership

    A chance to showcase your expertise and thought leadership through interactive sessions, talks, or panel discussions, positioning your brand as an authority in your industry.

    Brand

    Visibility

    Enhance your brand’s visibility in personal finance, career development, and wealth building. You’ll leverage Zikoko’s extensive reach and influence across various channels to amplify your marketing messages before, during, and after the event.

    Market Insight and

    Lead Generation

    Gain valuable insights into the needs and preferences of your target audience. Access to a rich database of attendees, offering potential leads for future marketing and sales initiatives. This database is a goldmine for understanding consumer behaviour and preferences.

    Meet the speakers

    Bringing the money conversation to you

    Our lineup is filled with the most audacious thinkers who are ready to share useful tips about how we make, save and spend our money

    Nifemi Oluboyede

    Chief Product Officer,
    Credit Direct

    Fiyin Toyo

    Marketing Director
    Central, East & West Africa,
    Beiersdorf NIVEA

    Funso Doherty

    NDC Lagos State Governorship Candidate

    Babajide Duroshola

    Operator

    Dr Emeka Ucheaga

    Head of Research,
    Strategy & Financial Inclusion,
    Credit Direct

    Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu

    President, Woodhall Capital Group

    Yanmo Omorogbe

    Co-Founder & COO, Bamboo

    Queen Adaji Itobore

    Head of Wealth and Fund Management,
    Credit Direct

    Joshua Chibueze

    Co-founder and CMO, Piggytech

    Imoteda Aladekomo

    CEO, Fired & Iced

    Seye Bandele

    CEO, Paid HR

    Jason Njoku

    CEO, Iroko Partners

    Layi Wasabi

    Comedian, Actor
    & Content creator

    Ibukun Akinola

    Director of Payments, Piggytech

    Olamidun Ogundoyin

    Founder, Sooyah Bistro

    Oluwatobi Ajayi

    Founder & CEO,
    Nord Automobiles Limited

    Victoire Mahounou

    Content creator
    & Community Builder

    Omoefe Orobator

    Wealth Manager and Founder, Money Lit

    Oler Oladele

    Founder & CEO,
    Dogwood & Oaks

    Tunji Andrews

    Co-Founder, Awabah

    Olufemi Oguntamu

    CEO, Penzaarville Africa

    Funmbi Ogunbanwo

    CEO, Fatherland Productions

    Lucky Djebah

    Executive Director, Rank Capital

    Daluchi iweanya

    Head of Compliance, Quidax

    AbdulRauf Bello

    AVP, Investment Management, Cowrywise

    Aisha Adedeji

    Wealth Manager and Co-founder, The Hustle Table

    Kelechi Eke

    MD, DLM Asset Management

    Tinu Philips-Odufuye

    Head of Business Development, FCMB Asset Management

    Moyin Adelaja

    Growth & Marketing Manager, Misan by Bamboo

    Stephen Fidelis

    CFO, Risevest

    Oluchukwu Chiadika

    Founder, Your Personal Finance Girl

    Where Will You Be In 5 Years?

    Answer 10 questions. See what your money is actually on track to build and what it could build instead.

    Start here

    Sneak peek of
    Naira Life stories

    Read compelling stories documenting Nigerians’ relationship and experiences with money.

    See More Stories
    #365

    “He took a pay cut for career growth and income stability”

    #364

    “She escaped low income. Now, She’s in overwhelming debt”

    #363

    “The Uni dropout netting $2k/month from design”

    #362

    “Gambling has led him to prison three times. Still, He can’t stop”

    Catch the highlights from the event

    Watch the Naira Life Playlist on YouTube to explore inspiring money stories and real-life experiences.

    Watch On Youtube

    How to Transform Your Finances by 2030 | Naira Life with Odun Eweniyi

    “My Husband Had Money, But I wanted My Own” | The Naira Life of Adenike Ogunlesi

    How to Have Your Own Money | Naira Life with Ibi Ibru and Seike Ibojo

    How to Transform Your Finances by 2030 | Naira Life with Odun Eweniyi

    Want to get your money up?

    Join us at The Nairalife Conference for a life-changing experience.

    FAQs

    What is the Naira Life Conference?

    The Naira Life Conference is Zikoko’s flagship money event and brings together Nigeria’s most interesting voices — from wealth builders and financial experts to entrepreneurs — for honest, and utility-driven conversations about personal finance, wealth building, and economic mobility.

    When is the Naira Life Conference
    happening?

    August 22, 2026, at the Jewel Aeida, Lekki.

    Is the conference a physical or virtual event?

    The Naira Life Conference is a physical event that will be held in August in Lagos. The venue has been chosen to provide attendees with an engaging, immersive and community-driven experience. 

    Who should attend this event?

    The Naira Life Conference is for anyone with a relationship with the Naira. Whether you’re a young professional looking to grow your income, an entrepreneur scaling your business, a creative monetising your craft, or a seasoned wealth builder seeking fresh strategies, this event is for you. 

     With four dynamic content tracks and four programming pillars, you’ll find multiple opportunities to connect with experts and unlock real growth.

    How can I register for the event?

    Kindly visit our official ticketing platform. Complete your purchase, and you’re all set.

    How can my brand become a sponsor or an exhibitor?

    If you’d like to partner with us on this event, kindly email ads@bigcabal.com

    I have a question that’s not here

    You can email us at zikoko@bigcabal.com, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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