Selling crypto in Makurdi
Benue calls itself the Food Basket of the Nation, and Makurdi, its capital, sits on the River Benue where much of that food passes through. The town is split by the river, with North Bank on one side and the main city on the other. Selling crypto here should not involve a ride across the bridge to meet someone. On Snapiro, the coin goes to an address that is yours alone, and you see the naira you will get before you say yes.
Two universities, many students
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, the federal university of agriculture, and Benue State University both sit in Makurdi. Students around North Bank, Wurukum and Kanshio often hold small amounts of USDT, and they can sell exactly what they need for the week.
Farmers, traders and the market
Modern Market and Wadata are busy trading areas, and produce from across Benue moves through the city. Traders who are paid in crypto by some buyers can sell between deals and keep their stock moving.
Gboko and Otukpo, the other big towns in the state, work the same way. You can sell from anywhere in Benue.
Withdrawing in Benue
Send your naira to any bank on NIBSS or to a wallet such as Moniepoint or PalmPay. Power in Benue comes from JED, and your Snapiro wallet can pay for tokens or postpaid bills.
Quick tips
- Large sale? Do it in one transaction so you pay one network fee.
- Turn on app notifications so you see the credit as soon as it happens.

