Video of corn seller claiming N2.5m monthly income sparks social media debate

A viral video showing a corn seller claiming a monthly income exceeding N2.5 million has ignited a heated debate across Nigerian social media. The clip, shared on X, features the woman stating her impressive earnings, prompting widespread skepticism and discussion about the profitability of small-scale businesses.

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Per month I make like 2.5 million.

Many social media users questioned the mathematics behind the claim, with some calculating the implied daily profit and finding it unrealistic for a corn vendor. Others dismissed the figure outright, suggesting it was a fabrication or a misunderstanding of the question. Concerns were also raised about the potential security risks such publicity could pose to the seller, with some users fearing it could lead to kidnapping.

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2.5 million a month, she’s a joker. It means she makes like 84 thousands of profit every day… for a corn of 500 Naira, let assume u make profit of 200 Naira on every… it still doesn’t add.

However, the conversation also saw some defending the possibility, with one user suggesting the seller might have multiple branches. The renewed attention on small businesses follows recent remarks by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who encouraged Nigerian women to engage in low-capital ventures like roasting corn. Her comments faced criticism for allegedly downplaying economic hardship, though President Bola Tinubu later defended the government's empowerment initiatives.

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Una nogo spread am keh. When boys kidnap this lady and ask for ransom na then truth go come out.