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…
“One Registry, Fewer Fees And Less Bureaucracy” — Akwa Ibom Assembly Advances Bill To Harmonise CSO Registration
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has begun considering a bill that would create a central registration system for civil society organisations and community-based organisations operating across the state,…
“The Allegations Are False; He’s Innocent” — Rick Ross Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges, Lawyer Urges Public To Await Court Process
American rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, over an alleged domestic violence incident in which a woman accused him of slapping, choking and assaulting her during…
“Canada To Set New Immigration Targets For 2027–2029” — Permanent Residents, International Students, Foreign Workers Await November Plan
Canada is preparing to unveil a new three-year immigration plan that will determine how many permanent residents, international students and temporary foreign workers the country intends to admit between 2027…
[DOWNLOAD JUDGMENT] “LPDC Direction Against Gadzama, SAN, Cannot Be Enforced Without Effective Appeal” — Court Holds Enforcement Unconstitutional, Restrains Implementation
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has held that the enforcement of a Direction of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, at a time when no effective appellate mechanism exists,…
“High Interest From Participants Prompted Extension” — NBA-SPIDEL Moves 2026 Conference Early Bird Deadline To October 14
*Adds Group Registration Discount The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law, NBA-SPIDEL, has extended the Early Bird registration deadline for its 2026 Annual Conference from September…
“Our Account Information Was Contractually Confidential” — XEJet Sues SAHCO, AGHAN Over Alleged Disclosure, False Publication, Seeks ₦16.1bn
Private airline XEJet Limited has opened two legal fronts at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory against Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc and the Aviation Ground Handlers Association…
“Captain Opened Cockpit Door Despite Serious Stab Wounds” — Passengers, Crew Overpower Flydubai Co-Pilot As 174 Escape Mid-Air Disaster
A frightening mid-air struggle aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has triggered investigations across the Middle East after an Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the aircraft’s captain and…
[DOWNLOAD JUDGMENT] “Failure To Submit Membership Register Does Not Disqualify Individual Candidate” — Supreme Court Holds Default Renders Party Ineligible To Field Candidates
*”The Only Basis Upon Which An Act Made For The Conduct Of Party Primaries Can Be Impugned Is That It Would Not Ensure Internal Democracy” — Supreme Court On Section…
“We Will Commission This Refinery In 40 Months” — Dangote Breaks Ground On $16bn East Africa Refinery, Offers Region 30% Stake
Africa’s push to refine more of its own crude oil received a major boost on Wednesday as Kenyan President William Ruto, Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and other African leaders broke…
“Governor Exercises Section 212 Powers” — Mutfwang Grants Absolute Pardon To 130 Inmates, Spares Four From Death Sentences
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has granted absolute pardon to 130 inmates and commuted the death sentences of four others to life imprisonment as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th…