Our Story

Built for the 133 million Nigerians the system left behind

BettaLyfe was founded on a simple belief: every Nigerian worker — regardless of where they work or how much they earn — deserves financial security, quality healthcare, and the chance to retire with dignity.

"We believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and financial services, regardless of their income or employment status. BettaLyfe is committed to making that a reality in Nigeria."
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Afolabi Kilaso
Founder & CEO, BettaLyfe
Our Mission

We're building the financial safety net Nigeria never had

BettaLyfe exists to bring together retirement savings, health protection, affordable finance and economic resilience into one platform — giving millions of Nigerian workers the tools to build secure futures.

The market woman in Kano, the commercial driver in Lagos, the tailor in Enugu — they work hard, they contribute to Nigeria's economy, and they deserve the same financial security that formal employees receive. We're making that possible, starting from ₦1,000 health cover or pension savings.

70M+
Informal workers we serve
₦1,000
Start Health plans or Pension savings
5
States already covered
1,600+
Partner hospitals & clinics
Our Vision

A Nigeria where no one works hard only to retire poor

We envision an Africa where every informal worker — regardless of profession, location or income level — has access to a pension, health cover, affordable credit and income protection.

BettaLyfe's long-term goal is to become the regulated financial infrastructure layer for Africa's base of the pyramid: 450 million workers across Sub-Saharan Africa who power economies but have no financial safety net.

100K
Customers by end of 2026
450M+
Sub-Saharan Africa TAM
$1.2M
Revenue target — 12 months
5
Regulated products on platform
Core Values

What we stand for

Our values are not a poster on a wall. They are the reason we make every product decision we make.

Affordability

Financial security should not be a privilege. Every product is designed to be accessible from ₦10 a day — the daily earnings of the people we serve.

Trust & Security

We are regulated by PenCom, NHIA and NAICOM. Every naira saved with BettaLyfe is protected under Nigeria's financial regulatory framework.

Simplicity

Pension and insurance should not require a university degree to understand. We make complex financial products simple enough to use on a feature phone via USSD.

Inclusion

From the market woman in Kano to the commercial driver in Lagos — we build for everyone the formal financial system has overlooked.

Impact

We measure success not just in revenue, but in lives changed — first hospital visits, first pensions, first loans repaid. Impact is our north star.

Innovation

We build on regulated rails but think like a startup — launching climate finance, CNG conversion lending, and group plans where no one else dares to go.

Join the Movement

Ready to build your financial future?

Join thousands of Nigerians already saving for their pension, accessing healthcare, and building a better life with BettaLyfe.