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…
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 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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…