Some NSE’s oldest firms
In the spirit of the celebration, it is good to take a lot at some of the firms which have been in existence since the country’s independence.
The sad reasons many previously-listed companies are no more
Today, most of the products we used to love while growing up and the companies that manufactured them are no more.
Nigeria @59: Rise, fall & rise of Nigerian stock market
When it was established as the LSE in 1960, a lot of people had doubts that the NSE could compete with other developing nation’s exchanges.
Non-Performing loans hit 4-year low as Banks recover N496 billion
Non-Performing Loans in Nigerian banks dropped to a record N1.44 trillion in the second quarter of 2019.
Household Survey: Nigerians dump imported rice, others, as prices jump high
Latest reports have shown that Nigerians are now patronizing Made-in-Nigeria rice and other locally produced food items.
How is eTranzact faring one year after its 2018 fraud scandal?
Many Nigerians were shocked by the news that the CBN had ordered the immediate removal of some key directors of eTranzact International.
Nigeria’s growing current account deficit fans devaluation flames
Nigeria's alarming current account deficit is a possible bellwether for a devaluation if it persists.
DJ Cuppy rings bell on NY Stock Exchange
@cuppymusic, the celebrity daughter of Nigerian billionaire, @realFemiOtedola, rang the opening bell for the @NYSE.
Streaming services: A gift, a curse or both?
The positives brought by streaming services cannot overshadow the negatives that these music streaming platforms face in Africa especially Nigeria.
FEC approves N314 billion for new projects
N311.8 billion has been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for the construction and rehabilitation of two link roads.
This is when CBN will cut Monetary Policy Rate – Emefiele
CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has disclosed that the apex bank would move to further cut the MPR if inflation drops to a single digit.
Nigeria’s top 10 agricultural exports hit N152 billion in half-year 2019
Nigeria’s top 10 agricultural exports hit N152 billion in half-year 2019
Staff salaries rise to N631 billion per annum for Nigeria’s largest corporations
Analysis of top-paying company salaries per staff in Nigeria
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector contracts, as key components shrink
The CBN Purchasing Managers’ Index shows that Nigeria’s manufacturing sector slowed down in the month of September 2019.
Expatriates are leading some of Nigeria’s biggest companies
In Nigeria, foreign workers, who like to be called expatriates, live in the choicest areas and often times, lead some of the biggest firms.
How So Fresh founder dumped oil money to sell fruits and salads
Balogun's decision to quit a high paying job to sell fruits was a rational move because the job did not bring him contentment.
One of Nigeria’s oldest publishing houses is worth less than a million dollars
It may surprise you to know that Academy Press Plc, which is one of the oldest and “biggest” publishing houses in the country, is currently valued at less than a million dollars.
Understanding Derivatives as investment products (1)
The Nigeria Stock Exchange has engaged the collaboration of JP Morgan Chase, to bridge the knowledge gap on derivative instruments.
CBN advises government to adopt “Big Bang approach” to fixing economy
CBN says VAT IS "too little" and called for "BIG BANG" approach
ER Podcast: Buhari’s economic team Vs Osinbajo’s NEC; The battle of the Executive
On this episode of the #ERPodcast, @iamnotjustakuki, @Mr_Abara and @Sammyinfinity examine the impact of the CBN's new cashless policy, the recently set up Economic Advisory Council by President Buhari, and..
The Afrocentric Sounds are revitalizing the British Music industry and the Economy
The truth is that Afrobeats is not only spreading but is also mutating even in the Queen’s own Country.
How Diaspora Bonds Work and Benefits
All you need to know about Diaspora Bond and how you can tap into it to make more money.
#Bonds #Money #Diaspora
Stock Market: 52.5% of firms failed to pay dividend in 2019
Eighty-seven, out of the 170 quoted companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange failed to pay dividends to their shareholders in 2019.
Understanding Optional Dividends
An optional dividend is a dividend where shareholders have the ability to choose between two or more forms of payment.
Nigeria’s auto-policy in tatters as Cars and Motorbike importation hit N1 trillion
Recent data obtained from the NBS show that between the first quarter of 2018 and the second quarter of 2019, Nigeria had spent the total sum of N1.03 trillion to import used vehicles and Motorcycles in less than 2 years
Here are ways to ask family and friends to fund your business – PART...
Friends and family members that invest in your business want a say in how things are done, investors will want to protect their investment.
Lagoon and Blue Ocean narratives of Nigerian Insurance sector – Report
A recent report by Coronation Research has rated insurance penetration in Nigeria at 0.31%, which is extremely low.
Nigerian Oil producing States shared N302 billion in 7-months
Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics has shown that the Oil Producing States in Nigeria shared N302.8 billion from the federal government through the 13% derivation principle.
Why Guinness is a stock to pick – RenCap
Rencap indicates Guinness Nigeria Plc remains a major top pick in the brewery segment of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
This is why Nigerian firms need Keyman Insurance
The way keyman insurance works is that a company buys a life insurance on the key person and the company pays the premium.