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PZ Cussons Nigeria Returns to Profitability, Proposes ₦2.50 Dividend as FY2026 Revenue Hits ₦260.5bn
PZ Cussons Nigeria has swung from negative equity to a ₦66.6bn balance sheet position, reporting a 22% rise in FY2026 revenue to ₦260.5bn and proposing a ₦2.50 per share final dividend for shareholders.
10 Stocks to Watch As Nigeria Returns to Frontier Market Category
Nigeria's return to the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index takes effect on September 21, 2026 — reopening the door to funds locked out since 2023. From GTCO and Zenith Bank to Dangote Cement and Aradel Holdings, we break down the stocks best positioned to benefit and what the reclassification really means for market liquidity.
Nigeria Returns to Frontier Market Status: What FTSE Russell's Reclassification Means for the Nigerian Capital Market
Nigeria is officially back on the global investment map. Nearly three years after being frozen out over FX repatriation failures, FTSE Russell has reclassified the country's equity market as a Frontier Market — a status that unlocks billions in passive index-tracking capital. Here's the full story: what frontier market status means, how countries qualify, why Nigeria fell out in 2023, what changed, and what it means for the Nigerian Exchange going forward.
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View allPZ Cussons Nigeria Returns to Profitability, Proposes ₦2.50 Dividend as FY2026 Revenue Hits ₦260.5bn
10 Stocks to Watch As Nigeria Returns to Frontier Market Category
Nigeria Returns to Frontier Market Status: What FTSE Russell's Reclassification Means for the Nigerian Capital Market
7 Red Flags to Watch for Before Investing in Nigerian Stocks
NGX Snaps Back as Bargain Hunters Return - Investors Pocket N1.29T in One Week
The 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Any Nigerian Stock
Introduction to Technical Analysis: A Framework for Reading the Market
Money Market Funds in Nigeria: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Growing Your Money Safely
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MoreTop 10 Dividend-Paying Companies in Nigeria - NGX Stocks that Reward Investors
Discover the Top 10 Dividend-Paying Companies in Nigeria based on FY2025 performance. We analyse interim and final dividends paid by leading companies on the Nigerian Exchange, calculate their dividend yields, and examine their dividend history and consistency. From GTCO and Zenith Bank to Dangote Cement, BUA Foods, Presco and Okomu Oil, see the companies that demonstrated a strong commitment to rewarding shareholders and why they may interest investors seeking reliable dividend income.
CBN Reopens OMO to Retail Investors: What the New Policy Means for Banks, Markets and Your Investment Portfolio
The CBN has reopened the OMO market to individuals, corporates and non-bank financial institutions through deposit money banks, while restoring Tenored Repo Operations and easing Discount Window restrictions for banks. This 247Market explainer examines what the reforms mean for Nigeria's money market, monetary-policy transmission, banks and retail investors—and how individuals can potentially use OMO Bills as part of a diversified short-term investment strategy.
Making Sense of Nigeria's Disinflation Paradox
Nigeria’s inflation is easing, the naira is more stable, interest rates are falling, and economic growth is improving. Yet many households and businesses continue to struggle with high living costs. This apparent contradiction is explained by one crucial distinction: disinflation is not deflation. Prices are still rising, only more slowly. This article explores why macroeconomic recovery has not yet translated into everyday financial relief and provides practical strategies for individuals, households, small businesses and investors to protect purchasing power, manage risk and position themselves for opportunities in Nigeria’s evolving economic environment.
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MoreThe 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Any Nigerian Stock
Most new investors ask one question before buying a stock: "Has the price gone up?" That's the wrong starting point. A rising share price tells you what other people are doing — not whether the business behind it is healthy, whether its earnings are sustainable, or whether you're paying a sensible price for a share in it. Fundamental analysis boils it down to five questions. Work through them before your next NGX trade, and you'll already be doing more homework than most retail investors ever do
Introduction to Technical Analysis: A Framework for Reading the Market
Ask ten investors how they pick stocks and you'll get two very different philosophies: buy good companies and hold them, or let the chart tell you when to act. Neither is wrong — they just answer different questions. This post breaks down what technical analysis actually is, the three assumptions it rests on, and how it works alongside fundamental analysis to help you decide not just what to buy, but when — a foundation for everything else in this series.
Money Market Funds in Nigeria: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Growing Your Money Safely
Still letting your cash sit idle in a savings account earning next to nothing? Money Market Funds let you access the same short-term, high-quality investments banks and institutions use — with as little as ₦1,000, low risk, and returns of up to 20%+ per annum. Here's everything a beginner needs to know, including the 5 best-performing funds in Nigeria right now.
Fundamental Analysis for Beginners: How to Analyse a Stock Before You Buy
Fundamental analysis helps investors look beyond daily share-price movements and understand the business behind a stock. This practical guide explains how to assess a company's business model, industry, financial statements, earnings, cash flow, competitive advantages, management, risks and valuation. Learn the essential questions to ask before buying a stock and how to determine whether you are investing in a fundamentally strong business at a sensible price.