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Nigerian Stocks
Stock Market BasicsArticle

7 Red Flags to Watch for Before Investing in Nigerian Stocks

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.

Buchi30 Aug 2026
Money Market Funds
Fixed IncomeGuide

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.

247Market Editorial26 Aug 2026
OMO
CBNAnalysis

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.

247Market Editorial17 Aug 2026
Nigeria's Disinflation Paradox
Nigerian EconomyAnalysis

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.

247Market Editorial16 Aug 2026
stock market report
Market NewsNews

Nigeria Stock Market Report: NGX Falls 1.20% as Profit-Taking Weighs on Equities

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.

247market Editorial15 Aug 2026