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The following little weird dream offers a hopeful glimpse of a future economy the Lord Jesus has planned for Nigeria. In this future, the naira’s value appreciates far beyond its current state (1450/USD), possibly even beyond other world currencies.
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On April 20, 2023, I had a dream where I went to a bustling commercial area to deposit a large sum of cash. Suddenly, one of the service operators, a Beninese man, stole my money by depositing it into his own account instead. When I confronted him, he realized he had been caught and offered to return my money on the spot to avoid further trouble. However, I couldn’t get it back in cash because the money itself had vanished. Strange!
You see, as a proper Naija boy, I kept a close watch on my money as it went through the deposit stages, which is how I noticed the theft. But what I did not expect to see was the electronic method the thief used to deposit my money into his account, which simultaneously made the cash disappear. I was confused and couldn’t understand what had really happened, but it seemed to me like a new payment system based on novel technology.
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Furthermore, it seemed we were actually in the Republic of Benin when all of this happened, which meant that the Nigerian naira was somehow now accepted locally there, not just for deposits but also for business transactions, as we also appeared to be in a supermarket. Finally, and this was the strangest part of my dream, the large sum of money I wanted to deposit shockingly turned out to be only 5000 naira!
Thoughts
There are a few events in this dream, which I believe have different timelines, unlike how they appear to unfold simultaneously:
- The Novel Technology: Did I just see teleportation in my dream? (yeah, my science folks are rolling their eyes at me right now 👀). Well, unlike quantum teleportation, which has made significant progress recently, teleporting matter itself is still pure fiction. So, this tech is probably still years away from becoming real. However, if my dream was actually hinting at a new payment system based on quantum teleportation, then we’re closer. Either way, this likely has a long timeline.
- Benin’s New Legal Tender: My dream suggests a future in Benin where the naira is accepted as legal tender, and I see only two paths to that. First, Benin merges with Nigeria. Who knows? We might have a lot in common, especially since we also share a history in the Old Oyo Empire. Second, and more likely, Nigeria’s growing influence within ECOWAS encourages Benin, and possibly others, to adopt the naira, perhaps alongside their own currencies. This possibly has a shorter timeline.
- A Valuable Naira: The West African CFA franc, the currency of Benin, is currently worth 2.6 Nigerian naira. So perhaps the main reason a likely middle-class Beninese might have considered stealing my money—a mere 5000 naira today—is that the naira must have appreciated so much in value that it now represented a large sum. This then suggests that a booming Nigerian economy could also be on the horizon, since no currency changes so dramatically without impacting its underlying economy. This has the shortest timeline — very short.
You see, a rush is coming. You might want to take a cue from the above and keep some naira. This could be the cheapest time ever to invest in Nigeria. A mystery surrounding the dollar is about to unfold, so watch your foreign investments closely. Think about how much the naira has strengthened against the dollar this year, yet that is only a small sign of change. The Lord keeps talking about a 2 Kings 7 situation, which is essentially a sudden, unexpected shift, possibly within 24 hours. You want to be ready.
Many beyond our shores have also seen these. I once heard of an American who hurriedly obtained Nigerian documentation for her kids after God showed her the future. So, while it is wise to seek shelter elsewhere until the tide turns, as the Israelites did, still keep your Nigerian passport. Many will return — again, like the Israelites — and on that day, you do not want to be lumped in with the many foreigners also at the border. Your superior second passport today might not help you then (perhaps only American).
Finally, don’t despair. God will rescue Nigeria from evil, so she can fulfill her destiny. Just keep praying and advocating. Do your part, and God will do His. In the end, Nigeria will be known for righteousness and will gain the world’s respect. People will then scramble for a piece, just like you see in my dream.
The change is right at the door!
P.S. Some of my very religious brothers and sisters might be thinking, “But don’t you find it troubling that someone is stealing your money in a dream?” Well, yeah, stay with me here.
Usually, if a dream is meant to warn me or someone close to me about danger, especially if it’s imminent, God reveals it to me in a certain way, which He did not do with this one. So, He likely intended this story to support the lessons about Nigeria’s emerging economy we just discussed.
Nonetheless, we can’t afford to be unaware of the devil’s schemes, so I’ve prayed against any negative connotations. And, since you happen to love me so much, you can also join me in praying 😊.
