Tips & Guides
Ask better. Get help faster.
Tips for asking for help with dignity. Rent, school fees, medical bills, food, transport — real advice for real situations.
How to ask for help with dignity
Abeg no be shame. Asking for help is human. Be honest about what you need — people connect with real stories, not exaggerated ones. Set a realistic amount: ₦10,000 from 20 people is easier than asking strangers for ₦200,000. Share your link widely on WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram. Say thank you when someone helps — it often leads to more support. Remember: everyone needs help sometimes.
What is Abeg Na?
Abeg Na is Nigeria's first dignified micro-giving platform. It's where you can ask for small help (₦2,000 to ₦30,000) and givers can chip in from ₦100. No commission. No debt. No shame. You create a request, share a link, and people who care can help. That's it.
Read our full story →Help with rent
Rent don dey choke? Landlord no dey hear word and salary hasn't dropped. Instead of borrowing from loan apps that will stress you later, try asking for help on Abeg Na. Create a request for the amount you need (up to ₦30,000). Be honest about your situation — ₦500 from 20 people is ₦10,000. No interest. No repayment. Just help.
School fees help
School fees deadline don reach and you no get? Create a request on Abeg Na for the amount you need. Share with family, church members, old school friends. Be clear about the deadline and what the money is for. Some givers specifically look for education requests. Abeg, don't let ₦5,000 or ₦10,000 block your child's education when help is one link away.
Medical bill help
Hospital bill don pile up? Medicine, scan, or treatment you need but no cash? Create a request on Abeg Na. Medical needs hit hard and fast. People are often willing to help when they know it's for health. Share your story honestly — enough for people to understand. Health first. Abeg, take care of yourself.
Help with bills: transport, food, utilities
Bills don surround you? NEPA, transport to work, food for the week — small things that add up. Be specific: "₦3,000 for transport to work this week" works better than vague asks. Share with people who know you. Even ₦100 from 30 people is ₦3,000. No shame in asking. Everyone has been in that tight spot.
How to get funded faster
Some people get help in hours. Others take longer. What works? Tell a clear story — one or two sentences is enough. Set a realistic goal. ₦8,000 is easier to raise than ₦25,000. Share early and often. Thank people publicly when they help — it encourages others. Even partial help is help. You can create another request if you need more.
Common questions
Is Abeg Na a loan? No. You don't pay back. No interest. No debt collectors. Do I need BVN to sign up? No — only when you want to withdraw. How much can I ask for? Between ₦2,000 and ₦30,000 per request. Does Abeg Na take a cut? Zero. 100% goes to you. How long does a request last? 7 days. You keep whatever you get.
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