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The POS agent is the neighbourhood bank — treat her like one

Across Nigeria, agent banking now handles more daily cash-in and cash-out than most branches. Here's what we learned building tools for the people behind the umbrella stands.

Pady Team·16 October 2026·9 min read
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Guides

A budget that survives December (and the other eleven months)

Most budgets fail because they're built for a spreadsheet, not a life. A practical system for Nigerians who earn, spend and give in the real world.

Pady Team · 7 October 2026Read
Guides

Sending money home: what the diaspora actually pays for

Remittances to Nigeria top $20 billion a year, yet every transfer still carries hidden costs. A clear-eyed look at fees, FX spreads and speed — and how to keep more of your money.

Pady Team · 29 September 2026Read
How it works

How we keep your money safe — in plain language

Security shouldn't require a computer science degree to understand. Here's exactly what protects your Pady account, and the three things only you can do.

Pady Team · 18 September 2026Read
Business

From side hustle to registered business: the money moves that matter

The leap from "I sell things" to "I run a business" is mostly financial hygiene. The five moves that separate growing SMEs from stuck ones.

Pady Team · 9 September 2026Read
Guides

Why your savings fail — and the goal-based fix

"Save more" is a wish, not a plan. The psychology and mechanics of goal-based saving, and why named, locked pots outperform good intentions.

Pady Team · 26 August 2026Read
Perspective

You already have a credit history — you just can't see it yet

Every transfer, bill payment and repayment is telling a story about you. How young Nigerians can turn everyday money behaviour into real access to credit.

Pady Team · 12 August 2026Read
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