Lifteller is a Nigerian social networking app built around giving, receiving help and connecting people who need support with people willing to provide it.
The platform launched publicly in Nigeria in September 2026. Instead of centring the feed on likes and follower counts alone, Lifteller uses what it calls “Lifts” for monetary and non-monetary support.
How Lifteller works
Users create posts about needs or offers of support. A person viewing a post can respond, comment or provide a Lift.
The platform supports monetary giving, but it also promotes non-cash help such as laptops for students, equipment for trainees or resources for community projects.
Is Lifteller a loan app?
No. The company has explicitly described Lifteller as a giving platform rather than a borrowing or lending service.
A recipient is not supposed to repay a genuine gift. That is different from loan apps where money is advanced under a repayment contract.
Who owns Lifteller?
The app-store listings identify LIFTELLER SOCIAL MEDIA LTD as the developer. Public launch coverage names Uche Elekwachi as chairman and Akinshola Samuel Akinde as managing director and chief executive.
The company’s listed Nigerian address on Google Play is in Oregun, Lagos.
Does Lifteller really transfer money?
At launch, the company demonstrated a wallet-based flow where a user could tap a post and send money to another person through the platform.
That does not mean every request on the network has been independently verified. Lifteller says users requesting assistance can provide supporting evidence and that the platform includes reporting and moderation tools.
What are Lift Points and badges?
Lifteller has a gamification system intended to reward participation. Google Play describes points, badges and leaderboards for actions such as offering help, sharing requests or inviting users.
Gamification can make participation more engaging, but users should keep the underlying purpose clear. A financial gift should be based on the legitimacy of the need and your willingness to give, not only on points or social pressure.
Is Lifteller legitimate?
There is evidence that Lifteller is a real launched product rather than an anonymous website. It has public iOS and Android listings, a named Nigerian company, named executives and a public Lagos launch covered by Nigerian media.
That is different from saying every fundraiser or user request on the platform is automatically genuine. User-generated financial requests always require judgment.
What data does the app collect?
Google Play says the developer may collect several categories of data including personal information and messages. The listing says data is encrypted in transit and that users can request deletion.
Apple’s App Store also links to the developer’s privacy disclosures. Review those disclosures before uploading identity documents or sensitive evidence to support a request.
How to use Lifteller more safely
Do not send money because a post is emotionally compelling alone. Look for supporting details, account history and any verification the platform provides.
Do not move a transaction to an unrelated WhatsApp number or bank account merely because someone says the app is not working. Moving outside the platform may remove whatever records or safeguards Lifteller provides.
Never share one-time passwords, card PINs or login credentials with someone offering to “help” you receive a Lift.
Can organisations use it?
Launch materials describe the platform as relevant to individuals, community groups and organisations. Its non-monetary side could make it useful for campaigns that need equipment or resources rather than cash.
Will Lifteller succeed?
The hard part is trust. Social networks need users; giving platforms also need users to believe requests are genuine and that money reaches the intended recipient.
The long-term value of Lifteller will depend less on its launch claims and more on moderation, fraud controls, transparent fees and whether real communities keep using it.
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