Nigerians Clash Online: Is a 5.0 CGPA Worth Less Than 5 Bitcoins in Today’s Economy?

 

A lively online debate is gripping Nigeria, pitting the value of academic excellence against the allure of cryptocurrency wealth. The discussion, centered around a 5.0 CGPA—the highest academic score in Nigerian universities, often leading to First Class Honours—compares it to the financial potential of owning 5 Bitcoins, currently valued at over ₦845 million.

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Social media is abuzz with memes, jokes, and serious arguments as users weigh whether a perfect academic record, which might lead to a ₦300,000 monthly salary (totaling roughly ₦108 million over 30 years), holds up against the immediate wealth offered by Bitcoin, a volatile digital currency. Many argue that in Nigeria’s current economic climate, the crypto windfall trumps the long-term grind of academic achievement, which doesn’t guarantee financial success.

The conversation has sparked broader reflections on the real-world worth of academic excellence versus quick financial gains in today’s economy.