Capital Market

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

Introduction The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is the most reliable institution for corporate organizations to raise equity capital. Over the years, many established companies have leveraged on the structure of the NSE to raise money from the general investing public. The companies listed on … [Read more...] about Listing Requirements of The Nigerian Stock Exchange

INTRODUCTION Sometimes, you might have an excellent idea for your business but lack the funds to execute it; this is when venture capital comes into play. Venture capital is a type of financing that investors provide to small businesses or startups. These investors are usually well off … [Read more...] about What is Venture Capital?

Investing In Treasury Bills in Nigeria If you are considering options of earning a significant return on your investment within a short period (weeks, months or max one year), then treasury bills should make your list. Investing in treasury bills in Nigeria is one of the most reliable forms of … [Read more...] about How To Invest in Treasury Bills in Nigeria

4 Ways To Get Angel Investors Willing To Invest In Nigeria Angel Investors, as the name implies, are like angels to new startup businesses. They are often high net worth individuals who provide early-stage capital for companies.  They are often prone to a high degree of risk as they seek … [Read more...] about 4 Insightful Ways To Attract Angel Investors As A Start-up In Nigeria

If you have passively heard about investing in and buying shares and are wondering how to go about it, then you have come to the right place.  Congratulations! Your curiosity has made you take the first step in growing your earning potential - which is the end goal of buying shares. Investing … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Buy Shares 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?

Introduction Given the recent financial market windfall triggered by the recent outbreak, it's not hard to see why some people are quite cautious about taking chances with their money. Regardless, it is important to note that any investment involves some level of risk. The trick is to arm … [Read more...] about Which Of These Kinds Of Financial Risk Takers Are You?