A Nigerian Blogger Featured My App as an Interview — Here's the Full Story Behind the Naira Budget Calculator

Naira budget calculator interview feature

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with the team at GbetuTV for a conversation about something I buil with how difficult it has become to manage money in Nigeria.

The interview is now live, and I want to share it with you here.

The Full Story Behind the Naira Budget Calculator

In the interview, I explained why I decided to build this tool.

The naira is under serious pressure with inflation hovering around 32%

Most foreign budget apps don’t understand our unique costs (generator diesel, high transport fares, frequent family obligations, etc.)

Many salary earners and side hustlers feel lost every month, not knowing exactly where their money disappears to

So I created The Naira Budget Calculator, a free, simple, and realistic tool made specifically for how we earn and spend money in Nigeria today.

You can try it here:

Website: https://www.nairabudgetcalculator.com

Android App: Available for direct 👉 Download

Related: I made a post about The Complete Guide to Getting a Remote Dollar-Paying Job in Nigeria (2026 Edition)

Key Highlights from the Interview

Why traditional budgeting advice often fails Nigerians

How the calculator adjusts for real 2026 inflation and our cost of living

The “Budget Stress Tester” feature that shows exactly which category is breaking your finances

My hope that small tools like this can reduce financial anxiety for everyday people

I was really glad they gave me the platform to talk about this because I genuinely believe better money awareness is one of the most important skills we need right now.

Why This Tool Matters

In this economy, knowing where your money is going is no longer optional, it’s survival. Even if the calculator helps you redirect just ₦10,000 – ₦30,000 every month, that’s real progress over a year. It’s 100% free, no sign-up required, and built to work offline on Android.

Read the Full Interview

You can read the complete interview with GbetuTV here: You can read the complete interview with GbetuTV here:

They did a great job capturing the vision behind the project.

My Hope

My biggest hope is that this tool helps many of you gain better control over your finances. Whether you’re a salary earner trying to stretch your pay or a side hustler managing irregular income, I want this to be useful to you.

Try it out and let me know what you think.

What about you?

Have you been struggling to track your monthly spending?

Will you try the Naira Budget Calculator this month?

Drop your honest feedback in the comments below. I read every single one.

If you think this tool can help someone you know, please share both the interview and the calculator link with them.

Small tools. Better awareness. Stronger financial future.

Stay intentional with your money and keep hustling smart!