Nigerians have special names for everything.
We’re honestly starting to think the list is inexhaustible. When a brand is very popular in Nigeria, it becomes the unofficial umbrella name for all similar items.
The names are so common that if you call the item by any other name in the market, people might not understand you. Here are the special Nigerian names for these everyday items.
1. Detergent – Omo
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2. Bottled water – Ragolis
Image: Coolant
3. Bar soap – Key soap
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4. Toothpaste- Maclean
This later evolved to become close up.
Image: Addide
5. Noodles- Indomie
Image: SpiceBaby
6. Plastic bags- Nylon/Leather
Image: NairaLand
7. Measuring Cup – De Rica
Image- Twitter
8. Soft drinks – Minerals
Image: TradeFair
9. Bathroom slippers- Dunlop
Image: 61ee
10. Sports shoes- Canvas
Image: Pinterest
11. Seasoning cubes- Maggi
Image: OpenEyeMag
12. Chocolate Beverages- Milo
Photo: NearOf
13. Milk- Peak
Image- Joomlart
14. Insecticides – Flit
Image: Moyorkzr/Twitter
15. Sausage Rolls – Gala
Image: Oremeji
16. Pens – Bic Biro
Image: Pinterest
17. Newspapers- Daily times
Image: TodayGh
Did we leave anyone out? Tell us in the comments! You can also check out the special names Nigerians give to cars.
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