A Nigerian man has drawn widespread attention online after sharing an experience involving his bank account in Nigeria.
The story, which was posted on X by Oluwakso, quickly gained traction on social media as many users joined the conversation to share their views and similar experiences.
According to the man, he had left a small amount of money in his Nigerian bank account before travelling abroad. When he later checked the account balance, he discovered that the money had significantly reduced.
He explained that he initially left ₦5,000 in the account, but was surprised to find that only ₦500 remained.
The situation made him compare his experience with his banking activities in the United Kingdom, where he said he had also left money untouched in his account for months without noticing any deductions.
The difference between the two experiences prompted him to question how banks in Nigeria generate revenue compared with their counterparts in the UK.
In his words:
“I left ₦5,000 in my Nigerian bank account before leaving Nigeria. Today the account is ₦500. Meanwhile in the UK, I have left money in my account for months and not even £1 has been deducted. It makes me wonder, how do banks here make profit compare to Nigeria?”
See the post below:
I left ₦5,000 in my Nigerian bank account before leaving Nigeria.
Today the account is –₦500.
Meanwhile in the UK, I have left money in my account for months and not even £1 has been deducted.
It makes me wonder…how do banks here make profit compare to Nigeria 🇳🇬?
— OMOLUABI #COYG (@oluwakso) March 8, 2026
His post quickly triggered reactions from many Nigerians online. While some users claimed they had experienced similar deductions from their own bank accounts, others had something else to say.
Check out some comments below:
