Capital Market

Introduction Preference shares are issued by companies who want to raise capital. They are those shares that carry exclusive rights and priorities over ordinary shares. It has preference over common shares in the payment of dividends and the distribution of the organization's assets in the event … [Read more...] about What Are The Benefits of Investing In Preference Shares

Introduction In simple terms, the dealing members of the NSE- Nigerian Stock Exchange- are institutions who are licensed by the Exchange as stockbrokers. They can buy and sell securities listed on the Nigerian stock exchange on behalf of the public.  The Nigerian Stock Exchange defines a … [Read more...] about Who Are The Dealing Members Of The Nigerian Stock Exchange

Introduction Venture capital (VC) firms are companies in the business of investing. Unlike other investment companies, venture capitalists focus on funding and growing new companies. VCs typically receive a share of equity in the companies they fund. Upon maturity, VCs typically leave the … [Read more...] about 4 Active Industries for Venture Capital in Nigeria

What is Investment Banking? Investment Banking is for the creation and raising of capital for the government, companies and corporations. Investment banks provide financial advice to issuers on the issuing and placement of stocks. They help to facilitate mergers and acquisitions, assist in … [Read more...] about What is Investment Banking?

Introduction In the last few decades, Nigeria has enjoyed the buoyant impact of Foreign Direct Investment, especially with the emergence of the Fintech industry and other industries who have taken bold steps towards digital transformation. In 2018 alone, Nigeria recorded over USD99.6b in … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Impact On Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria

Savings is ‘an economy of, or reduction in money, time or another resource’. It is the money you have kept aside, especially through a bank or official scheme’ Whichever way you look at it, we can safely say that it is an action taken today for the benefit of a near future seen or … [Read more...] about What are Savings?

It all depends on whether you are new to investing in Nigeria, building a portfolio for the post-corona events, or you even have some stock winners of your own. But if you have some money to spare, we recommend you invest it in the stock market or federal government bonds. As shocking as this … [Read more...] about Where Should You Invest Your Money Right Now

CoronaVirus Disease [Covid-19] is a respiratory disease with symptoms such as cough, fever and severe breathing. The outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International concern on 30 January 2020 after recording a first case in Wuhan, China. According to The WHO, the pandemic spreads … [Read more...] about How Does Coronavirus Affect Financial Investment?