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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.
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.
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
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.
Universal Insurance Plc faces a major crisis after NAICOM revoked its operating licence over failure to meet the required minimum capital threshold. The action has triggered the insurer’s winding-up process and put about ₦13.6 billion in shareholder value at risk, raising fresh concerns about the risks investors face in Nigeria’s insurance recapitalisation exercise.
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.
The NGX has postponed its revised equity pricing methodology, originally scheduled to take effect on August 17, 2026, but says implementation could still happen before month-end. The new framework will significantly reduce the volume required to move prices of high-value stocks, potentially improving price discovery while increasing short-term volatility. This analysis examines what the changes mean for investors, premium-priced stocks, liquidity, market manipulation and portfolio strategy as the market prepares for a new era of price sensitivity.
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.
While everyone's chasing stocks, real estate, and crypto, fixed income investments quietly do the heavy lifting for long-term wealth. From FGN Bonds and Treasury Bills to Eurobonds and money market funds, these instruments offer something the flashier options often can't: predictable income and capital preservation. In a market as dynamic as Nigeria's, that stability is a strategic advantage. This guide breaks down what fixed income investing really means, why it belongs in every serious portfolio, and how to get started — even if you're a complete beginner.
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
Long-term investing is a disciplined approach to building wealth by holding quality investments for several years and allowing time and compounding to work in your favour. This guide explains the benefits of long-term investing, how it differs from short-term trading, and practical strategies for building a sustainable investment portfolio.