Most of us today don’t think about how electricity billing works until the lights go off or a bill shows up unexpectedly. But knowing how your electricity meter works can save you…
Author: james Nwanganga
How iRecharge Works: A Step-by-Step Guide
Life moves fast, and we all want things to be a little easier. That’s where iRecharge comes in. It’s your all-in-one platform for paying for everyday essentials: electricity, cable TV, airtime, and…
The Negative Effect of National Grid Collapses to Businesses
We’ve all been there. One moment you’re in your shop, salon, office, or small kiosk; things are moving fine. Then boom…silence. Your fan stops. The POS machine goes off. The generator starts…
Life Without Electricity: What Would the World Look Like Today
Take a deep breath and imagine living in a world without electricity. Sounds impossible, right? But let’s stretch our imagination and dive into this alternate reality. A world without the spark that…
Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last All Month in Nigeria (Even on a Low Income)
Stretching every naira can sometimes feel like a full-time job, but with a few smart strategies and determination, you can make your money last all month, even when your income is tight….
Why Your Mobile Data Finishes So Fast — And 20 Easy Ways to Make It Last Longer
There’s hardly anything as frustrating as recharging ₦5,000 worth of data and then boom, it disappears in two days. You’re left staring at your screen like: “Ah ah, who used my data?”…
Paid for Electricity, But Didn’t Get a Token? Here’s Exactly What to Do
You’ve just paid for electricity. You’re expecting that token to drop so you can load it and move on with your day. But… nothing. No SMS. No email. Just silence. If this…
5 Common Electricity Terms You’ve Seen Everywhere But Probably Don’t Understand
Let’s be honest, electricity is one of those things we use every single day, but the terms around it can be confusing at times. Like, have you ever looked at your meter…
10 Unexpected Ways You’re Wasting Electricity (and Money!)
Let’s be honest: we all love the comfort of a powered-up home—cool air from the AC, the soft hum of the fridge, and the familiar flick of the light switch. But here’s…
How Reading by Candlelight Affects Your Eyes — And Why You Need Stable Electricity
When I was younger, we used to read by candlelight a lot. Sometimes it was a kerosene lantern. Other times, a rechargeable lamp — if it had enough juice left. But candles?…