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“Surprisingly, I went…” – Man who bought ₦20,000 shares in 2018 cries out

‎A Nigerian man who purchased ₦20,000 worth of shares in Fidelity Bank in 2018 has cried out over his payout.

In a widely circulated video, he disclosed that he had not followed up on the shares until recently.

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‎Man Buys ₦20,000 In 2018


‎According to the elderly man, he visited Fidelity Bank on September 14, 2026, to inquire about the dividends on the shares.

‎However, he was given a statement which showed that the total dividends accrued over a decade amounted to ₦5,332.

‎Meanwhile, he was informed that the shares are worth ₦20,000.

‎The man further stated that if he had invested the money in purchasing land, the property would currently be worth millions of naira.

‎Urging Fidelity Bank, he sought clarity on how the money  was utilized.


‎Story Sparks Reactions….


‎Meanwhile, the heartbreaking ordeal has drawn reactions from users sharing their takes.

‎Chuka Gregory inquired, “Abeg which land you wan buy for 20k in 2008″.

‎Gold stated, “Nigerians are not humans.If that was in America or Europe that man 18 years share  would have given him a wonderful retirement for life”.

‎Solomon abiodun emphasized, “To make money from buying shares, you need to invest a large amount of capital to make a profit in the short term rather than investing a small amount of capital and waiting to gain profit in the long run”.

‎Kolawole added,”He didn’t ride the wave by buying low and selling high. In the last 5 years alone he would have made a lot if he weren’t ignorant”.

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