<p><br/></p><p>Living in Nigeria, where the hustle is real and everyone seems to have an opinion on your life, it’s easy to feel like someone’s always watching. Add the internet to the mix—data-hungry apps, WhatsApp forwards, and those targeted ads popping up after you search for “best jollof rice recipe”—and you might start thinking Big Brother’s got a personal file on you. But hold up, take a deep breath: no one’s keeping tabs on you like that.</p><p><br/></p><p>Let’s be real. The average Nigerian’s data isn’t being tracked by some shadowy figure in a Lagos office. Those ads for airtime or new sneakers? They’re not because someone’s spying on your every move. It’s just algorithms doing their thing, lumping your clicks with millions of others to guess what you might buy. Your data’s a tiny speck in a massive digital egusi soup, not a special case for investigation. Even that “EFCC is watching” meme you laughed at? It’s just a meme, not a reality show starring you.</p><p><br/></p><p>Sure, there’s reason to be cautious. Scammers are everywhere, from 419 emails to fake bank alerts, and you’ve heard stories of hacked accounts or leaked nudes. But the idea that someone’s sitting there, tracking your late-night TikTok scrolls or your Bolt ride history, is mostly overthinking it. The systems don’t care about your personal drama; they’re built to spot patterns, not to write your biography.</p><p><br/></p><p>Don’t let this fear stop you from living. You’re already dodging NEPA blackouts, Lagos traffic, and “send me something” texts from cousins. Why add digital paranoia to the mix? Keep it simple: use a strong password (no “123456” abeg), don’t overshare on social media, and maybe skip that dodgy free Wi-Fi at the café. The internet’s your space to flex—post that fire fit, share your hustle, connect with your people.</p><p><br/></p><p>So, chill. No one’s keeping a dossier on your life. You’re just one of millions, shining in your own way. Embrace it, and keep winning.</p>
Relax, no one is keeping tabs on you.
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