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How online mockery turned into N14m for graduate who sold peanuts to survive

Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Punch Newspapers, as published by The Punch · September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

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A Nigerian graduate, Felix Nwachikerendu, who sold peanuts to survive, has received a significant amount of support. His story went viral online, initially attracting mockery, but ultimately resulting in a N14m support fund.

The graduate's inspiring story has been shared, and it has prompted a substantial response from people.

Further details about Felix Nwachikerendu's story and how he turned online mockery into a large support fund are available from The Punch.

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Category: News · Published: September 3, 2026 · Source: The Punch · Reading time: 1 min

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How online mockery turned into N14m for graduate who sold peanuts to survive

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