A few years ago, if you had told Chika; a small business owner in Lagos, that she’d be investing in dollars without needing millions, she would have laughed.
“Me? Invest in dollars? That’s for rich people!” she said to a friend once.
But today, Chika opens her Sycamore app, sees her dollar balance growing, and smiles. It started with just $5.
That’s the story we want to tell today: you don’t need millions to start building wealth in dollars. You just need the right tool, the right mindset, and the willingness to start small.
At Sycamore, we listened closely to a growing concern among young Nigerians, freelancers, business owners, and even salaried workers: how do I protect my money from naira fluctuations?
The answer wasn’t complex financial jargon. It was simple: give everyday people the ability to invest in USD easily, securely, and with as little as $5. That’s how Enhanced Dollar Investment (EDI) was born; a product designed to make global wealth-building accessible to the everyday Nigerian.
Enhanced Dollar Investment (EDI) allows you to invest in dollars straight from your Sycamore app. You can start with as little as $5; about ₦6,000, depending on the exchange rate and earn up to 8% per annum. Whether you’re saving for future plans, diversifying your portfolio, or simply protecting your hard-earned money against inflation, EDI puts the power back into your hands.
There’s a long-standing myth in Nigeria (and across Africa) that foreign investments are only for the wealthy; big lawyers, oil magnates, tech bros. But the truth is, global financial systems are opening up. Today, you can start investing in dollars right from your smartphone, without needing to open a foreign bank account or wire thousands of dollars overseas.
Through Sycamore’s EDI, everyday savers like Chika, Joseph, and Amaka are now protecting their naira savings from devaluation, earning steady returns in a stronger currency, and building the confidence to diversify even further. Your $5 today can be your $500 tomorrow, if you stay consistent and intentional.
Every time inflation hits, your naira weakens. By holding and investing in dollars, you’re not just saving; you’re shielding your wealth. And you don’t need $1,000 to start. You can begin your journey with as little as $5. With Sycamore, small steps lead to big wins. With daily visibility into your investment performance inside the app, you can watch your dollars grow over time.
Investing in USD also shifts your mindset. It opens you up to the reality that your money doesn’t have to be confined to local systems alone. It prepares you for global opportunities whether that’s schooling abroad, buying property, or simply having savings that aren’t at the mercy of local currency fluctuations.
Starting is easy. Download or update your Sycamore app, fund your USD wallet (either by converting from your naira wallet or funding directly), invest a minimum of $5 into Enhanced Dollar Investment, choose your tenor (90, 180, 270, or 360 days), and sit back while your investment grows.
You’re not just saving. You’re earning daily, building wealth in a stronger currency, and setting yourself up for bigger opportunities tomorrow.
When Chika started her dollar investment journey, she wasn’t aiming to become a millionaire. She simply wanted to protect the little she had earned with hard work. Fast forward 12 months, and her small, consistent dollar investments have become a solid backup, empowering her to expand her business and plan bigger for her future.
You don’t need to wait for the “perfect time” or “big money.” The best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is today.
Your global wealth-building journey is only one step away. Update your Sycamore app, tap on Enhanced Dollar Investment, and take control of your future; one dollar at a time.
Small move. Big future. Start investing today.
