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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.
Before you buy shares on the NGX, check for these 7 red flags — from weak corporate governance to erratic dividends — that separate solid Nigerian stocks from value traps.
The NGX closed the week in positive territory, adding N1.293 trillion in investor value as bargain hunters moved into undervalued large-cap banking and energy stocks. 247Market breaks down what's driving the rebound, why it's more selective than broad-based, and what Nigeria's looming Frontier Market reclassification could mean for investor sentiment heading into September.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nigeria’s stock market fell 1.1% during the week ended August 14, as profit-taking weighed on major sectors and pushed the NGX All-Share Index to 242,619.2 points. Despite the pullback, the index remains up 55.9% year-to-date. Trading activity strengthened significantly, while the naira gained against the dollar and external reserves rose to $52.3 billion. This weekly market review examines NGX performance, sector movements, top gainers and losers, money-market conditions, fixed-income trends, oil prices and the key factors likely to shape the market in the coming week.
A practical, start-to-finish roadmap for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora as well as foreign investors who want real exposure to Africa's most dynamic equity market.
From Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) to ignoring diversification, here are the most common investing mistakes beginner investors make, even some with experience — and practical, actionable ways to avoid every one of them.
If you're scanning the globe for the next frontier-market growth story, Nigeria deserves to be at the top of your list — not because it's an easy market, but because it's a large, young, and increasin
If you've typed "how to invest in mutual funds in Nigeria," "best mutual funds Nigeria," or "how do mutual funds work" into a search bar, this guide is built to answer all of it in one place.