- YhemoLee, a Nigerian media personality, has raised awareness about the high cost of living in Nigeria.
- He compared his daily expenses in Nigeria to those in the United States, noting that Nigeria is surprisingly more expensive.
- His comments have sparked significant discussions on social media regarding the economic situation in Nigeria.

Nigerian media personality YhemoLee has sparked conversations online after opening up about the high cost of living in Nigeria compared to what he experiences abroad.
In a recent statement that quickly gained attention on social media, YhemoLee described Nigeria as surprisingly expensive, noting that his daily spending in the country often exceeds what he spends in the United States.
His words…
“Nigeria is expensive. I spend more money in Nigeria than in the USA”
The comment has since triggered mixed reactions, with many Nigerians agreeing that the rising cost of goods and services has made everyday life increasingly challenging. From transportation and housing to food and entertainment, several residents say prices have gone up significantly in recent years.
Others, however, argue that spending habits and lifestyle choices also play a major role in how much individuals spend, regardless of location. According to this perspective, Nigeria may feel expensive depending on one’s standard of living and consumption patterns.
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In other news… A Nigerian lady based in Canada has raised alarm on social media after claiming that money was withdrawn from her bank account through USSD banking linked to a phone number she allegedly stopped using.
According to her narration, she woke up to several debit alert emails from Access Bank and later discovered that ₦20,000 had been withdrawn from her account using the *901# service.
Sharing her experience online, she explained that she immediately contacted her bank to report the unauthorized transaction.
“I woke up to a series of debit alert emails from Access Bank and saw that ₦20,000 had been withdrawn. The transaction was done using *901#. I contacted my bank, and they advised me to reach out to my service provider, claiming my number may have been sold,” she said.
The lady further alleged that after reaching out to MTN, the telecom provider reportedly informed her that the phone number had been reassigned to another user.
“I contacted MTN, and they reportedly admitted that they sold the number,” she added.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians warning others to unlink inactive phone numbers from their bank accounts and mobile banking platforms.
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