How to Choose Nigerian Stocks: A Beginners Guide
In short: There is no single best Nigerian stock to buy. A sound approach is to start with businesses you understand, check the company’s fundamentals and valuation, consider its dividend…
How to Read an IPO Prospectus Before You Invest
Most retail investors approach an IPO the same way: they read the headlines, hear the name, and decide on the basis of excitement. The prospectus, the actual document that tells…
NGX ETFs Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Nigerian ETFs
In short: An ETF (exchange-traded fund) is a basket of investments you buy in a single trade, and it trades on the NGX like a share. There are 12 ETFs…
How IPOs Work In Nigeria
What Is an IPO? An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process by which a private company sells its shares to the public for the first time. Once completed, those…
Upcoming Public Share Sales in Nigeria: What Investors Need to Know in 2026
Nigeria’s stock market has a history of long stretches of relative quiet in the primary market, punctuated by moments that genuinely change the character of the exchange. 2026 is shaping…
Can I Subscribe to an IPO Using a Mobile App in Nigeria?
Yes, you can. And depending on the platform you use, the entire process, from registering your interest to funding your subscription, happens without leaving your phone. This is not a…
How Long Does Public Offer Allotment Take in Nigeria?
In short: After a Nigerian public offer closes, allotment usually takes several weeks. SEC rules require the allotment proposal to be submitted within six weeks of the offer closing, with…
How Naira Devaluation and Inflation Affect Your Investments
How Naira Devaluation and Inflation Affect Your Investments In short: Inflation and a weaker naira both erode what your money can buy, so cash left idle loses value over time.…
When Should You Sell a Stock You Own?
In short: Sell a stock for a sound reason, not because the price dipped. Good reasons include the reason you bought it no longer holding, the company’s fundamentals weakening, needing…
How Dividends Work for Investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
n short: A dividend is a share of a company’s profit paid to shareholders, usually once a year, as cash or bonus shares. To receive one, you must own the…
What Happens to Your Investments in a Market Downturn?
In short: In a downturn, the value of your investments falls on paper, but a paper loss only becomes a real loss if you sell. Market corrections and crashes are…
How to Spot and Avoid Stock Scams and Pump-and-Dump Schemes in Nigeria
In short: A pump-and-dump scheme hypes a stock to inflate its price so those behind it can sell at the top, leaving latecomers with losses. Fake investment platforms and Ponzi…
Common Mistakes New Nigerian Investors Make (and How to Avoid Them)
In short: The most common mistakes new Nigerian investors make are investing money they cannot afford to lose, chasing hot tips and hype, putting everything in one stock, expecting quick…
Day Trading vs Long-Term Investing: Which Is Right for You?
In short: Day trading means buying and selling over very short periods to profit from price moves, while long-term investing means holding quality assets for years. The evidence is stark:…
What Is CSCS and Why You Need a CSCS Account to Participate in the Dangote IPO
When the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO opens for subscription, the application process will require three things from every investor: a funded brokerage account, a valid means of identification, and a…
How to Prepare for the Dangote Refinery IPO
In short: The Dangote Refinery IPO has been approved, with a subscription window of 14 September to 13 October 2026 at a fixed ₦525 per share (minimum 10 shares, ₦5,250).…
How Much Do I Need to Invest in the Dangote Refinery IPO?
In short: The Dangote Refinery IPO is priced at a fixed ₦525 per share, so the minimum application of 10 shares costs ₦5,250, with no fees on Bamboo. 100 shares…
How to Buy Dangote Refinery IPO Shares in Nigeria: A Step-by-Step Guide
In short: The Dangote Refinery IPO opens on 14 September 2026 at a fixed price of ₦525 per share, with a minimum application of 10 shares (₦5,250). You apply through…
What the Dangote Refinery IPO Prospectus Will Tell You (And What to Look For Before You Invest)
In short: The Dangote Refinery IPO has been approved by the SEC, and its headline terms are confirmed: 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 each, a minimum of 10 shares, and…
Is Buying Dangote Refinery IPO a Good Investment?
In short: There is no single answer, because whether the Dangote Refinery IPO is a good investment depends on your goals, your risk tolerance, and what the prospectus reveals. The…
“You Cannot Get A Ship To Take Your Goods From Nigeria To Ghana” — Dangote Moves To Acquire Vessels, Seeks Release Of $700m CVFF
Dangote Industries Limited has disclosed plans to acquire its own vessels to transport cement and other industrial products to markets across West and Central Africa, citing Nigeria’s shortage of suitable…
Mary Habila’s Family Says She Died Of Cardiac Arrest After Long-Standing Heart Condition — No Autopsy Conducted
The family of Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Ebonyi State, has for the first time publicly stated what…
Former Supreme Court Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo Dies — Ex-Sokoto Chief Judge Buried According To Islamic Rites
The Nigerian legal community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Hon. Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo, JSC (Rtd.), CON, a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria…
“Niger State Risks Falling Behind Other States” — ASUU-IBBU Begins Indefinite Strike, Demands Implementation Of Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai Branch, has commenced an indefinite strike over what it described as the Niger State Government’s failure to implement key…
ICPC Clears Gbajabiamila Of Role In Alleged Fake PFIPC Appointment — Says Adeyemi Forged State House Letter, Signature, Recommends Prosecution
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said its investigation found no evidence linking the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to the purported…
“Bail Is Free; Any Officer Demanding Money Will Face Disciplinary Action” — Adamawa Judiciary Warns Judges, Magistrates, Court Staff, Security Operatives
The Adamawa State Judicial Service Commission has declared that bail is free and warned judicial officers, court employees and law enforcement personnel against demanding or accepting money from persons seeking…
“Make It Easier For Citizens To Get Guns, Security Agencies Can’t Protect Everybody” — VeryDarkMan Tells FG At NBA Conference
Social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has called on the Federal Government to consider making it easier for law-abiding Nigerians to protect themselves, including through…
“Justice Reform Must Move From System Convenience To Citizen Need” — Osinbajo Urges NBA To Champion People-Centred Justice
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s justice reform agenda, urging stakeholders to redesign the system around the needs and everyday experiences…
Former Liberia Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor Remanded In Prison Ahead Of Trial Over Alleged International Drug Trafficking
Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been remanded at the Monrovia Central Prison ahead of her trial over allegations linking her to an international drug trafficking network connected to…
“The World Loves You” — Dolly Parton Dies At 80 As Trump Orders US Flags Lowered, Tributes Pour In
American country music legend Dolly Parton, whose career spanned more than six decades across music, film, business and philanthropy, has died at the age of 80 after spending four days…
“I Will Win” — Peter Obi Declares At 2026 NBA AGC As Adebayo, Duke, Sowore, Amaechi Reject Unfair 2027 Election Result
Presidential candidates and leading opposition figures have declared that they would only accept the outcome of the January 16, 2027 presidential election if the process is free, fair and credible,…
The Advocate — Credibility In Osun, Questions For Wike And The NBA
By Onikepo Braithwaite Onikepo.braithwaite@thisdaylive.com Different people had different things that caught their attention, about the recently concluded Osun State Gubernatorial election. But, the fact that Accord Party’s Governor Ademola Adeleke,…
Whether A Condition Precedent To Instituting An Action Constitutes Bar To Access To Court
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 12th day of December, 2025 Before their Lordships Mohammed Lawal Garba Tijjani Abubakar Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme Haruna Simon…
“I Support Fuel Subsidy Removal; Mismanagement Of The Proceeds Is Not A Reason To Bring It Back” — Peter Obi Demands Proper Use Of Subsidy Savings
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said he continues to support the removal of fuel subsidy, and that the mismanagement of the proceeds is not…
US Plans To Revoke Up To 200,000 Business, Tourist Visas Of Foreigners Who Applied For Asylum — Nigerians Could Be Affected
The United States government is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of as many as 200,000 foreign nationals who entered the country as short-term visitors but later applied…
“Nigeria Can No Longer Depend On One Centrally Controlled Police Structure” — Gbajabiamila Backs Federal, State Police Reform
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said Nigeria can no longer rely solely on a single centrally controlled police institution to address the country’s increasingly…
Zamfara Assembly Reinstates Suspended Lawmaker Amiru Keta After Apology, Asks Him To Withdraw Pending Court Cases
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension of Hon. Amiru Ahmad Keta, the lawmaker representing Tsafe West Constituency, with immediate effect following his apology to the House.…
“Sexual Harassment Allegation Requires Further Investigation” — UNIZIK Suspends Lecturer Over Examination Misconduct Violations
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has suspended Prof. Ifeanyi Odinye, a lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies, for three months on half salary following the preliminary findings…
Edo Assembly Formally Impeaches Suspended Speaker Agbebaku, Says Earlier Resignation Was Never Officially Presented
The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached its suspended former Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, bringing to a head the leadership crisis that began eight days earlier following his reported…
FG Releases 2026/2027 Federal Unity Colleges Admission List, Directs Successful Candidates To Confirm Placements
The Federal Government has released the 2026/2027 admission list for Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) into Federal Unity Colleges across the country, directing successful candidates to begin the process of…
“The Future Of Notarisation Is Here” — Supreme Court Showcases E-Filing, E-Notarisation, Digital Justice Tools At NBA Conference
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has taken its digital transformation drive to the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference, showcasing a range of technology-driven solutions designed to modernise court…
“Women, Children And Vulnerable Persons Will Have Greater Access To Justice” — FIDA Nigeria Opens Ahoada Branch
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA Nigeria, has formally inaugurated its Ahoada Branch in Rivers State, expanding its advocacy and free legal support services to women, children and other…
“You Don’t Even Know You Are Being Manipulated” — Babalola Warns INEC, Says AI And Algorithms Could Shape Voters’ Choices Ahead Of 2027
Legal practitioner Olumide Babalola has warned that Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections could be undermined by unregulated artificial intelligence, opaque digital platforms and inadequate accountability mechanisms for technology…
“The Register Was Displayed In All 245 Wards” — INEC Rejects Claims Of Non-Display In Alimosho, Shomolu
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos State has rejected a media report alleging that the Register of Voters was not displayed at some Registration Area centres in Alimosho and…
Land Grabbers And The Erosion Of Property Rights In Nigeria (II)
By Muiz Banire, SAN I was recently stunned by a case in which a litigant obtained judgment, through his lawyer, over land that was not only fully developed but held…
“The People Of Delta Central Will Decide At The Polls” — Omo-Agege Dismisses APC-Linked Petition, Defends NDC Nomination
Former Deputy President of the Senate and Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has dismissed a petition questioning his eligibility for the 2027 election,…
“We Have One More Meeting To Cross The T’s And Dot The I’s” — Gbajabiamila Says National Policing Bill 90% Ready
The Presidential Working Group on Police Reform has said the proposed National Policing Bill is about 90 per cent ready for transmission to the National Assembly, with only a few…
“The Man Was Imposed By The Former Minister On The Ministry” — EFCC Witness Testifies In Sirika’s Nigeria Air Contract Trial
An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission witness has told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja that former Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, allegedly imposed his…
“Life Sentence On First Count, 20 Years On Second” — Court Convicts Two Boko Haram Members Arrested By SSS
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two men arrested by the State Security Service (SSS) to life imprisonment following their conviction for membership of the proscribed Boko Haram…
“Federal Polytechnics May Award B.Tech Degrees” — Senate Amends Law, Sets NUC Accreditation Condition
The Senate on Thursday amended the Federal Polytechnics Act to empower federal polytechnics to award Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Hons.) degrees in science, engineering and technology-related programmes. The amendment followed…
“I Supplied The Dollar Equivalent At The Prevailing Market Rate” — Witness Links ₦1.425bn Transfers To Bello Associate’s Forex Transactions
An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission prosecution witness has told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, that transfers totalling ₦1.425 billion through two companies linked to Abba…
Bayelsa Corps Member Attempted Illegal Redeployment. Agent Madieni Ninato Etasi Denied Her N90,000 Refund
Madieni Ninato Etasi, who specialises in arranging redeployment offers for prospective corps members (PCM), has gone silent on graduate Mary Tobi after collecting N90,000 to facilitate her relocation from Bayelsa…