Lifteller Launches in Nigeria to Transform Giving

Lifteller, a new social media platform aimed at transforming how Nigerians give and receive support, was officially launched in Lagos. The platform, described as a space where "connection meets compassion," enables users to "Offer a Lift," "Request a Lift," or "Raise a Lift" for various needs, including feeding, housing, transportation, medical expenses, school fees, and business seed capital.

Users can fund their wallets through bank transfers, with each assigned a unique virtual account. Lifteller has partnered with Lotus Bank and is in discussions with Fidelity Bank to ensure secure and compliant transactions.

To maintain trust, the platform requires users to provide evidence for requests and offers tools for reporting fraudulent accounts. Elekwachi clarified that Lifteller is not a lending platform; contributions are made freely.

The launch was praised by a keynote speaker, a Leadership and Social Development Expert, and the General Manager of Fidelity Bank plc, who called it a "revolution in digital giving.".