The Thrift (Ajo) System of Savings in Nigeria
Tradition· Podcast · Season 2 · Episode 13

The Thrift (Ajo) System of Savings in Nigeria

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Sesi & Haleemah
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April 14, 202333:08
West Africa
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Summary

Long before formal banking arrived, Nigerian communities were saving and lending through the Ajo system. This episode walks through how it works, and why people still prefer it to the bank.
historyNigeriaYorubaajo

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