12 Words You Need To Delete From Your Résumé
Recruiters spend an average of 6.2 seconds looking at an individual's résumé.
Understanding mutual fund cutoff time
I have read some complaints and observations from some mutual fund investors on forums like Nairaland about their mutual fund trading orders either not...
How to build a profitable Mutual Fund Portfolio
For those who do not have the time or expertise required to do the analysis involved in selecting good stock investments, mutual funds can...
Three quick ways to find out if a stock is overvalued
Deciding what stock to buy can be a challenge especially in a bullish market. Bullish markets are characterized by higher returns on the average...
How to avoid paying excessive taxes in Nigeria
Taxes are statutory obligations of every citizen and businesses in a country. It is thus a major factor in determining how much income you...
Best money making gifts to get for bae on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and everybody is already thinking about what he or she is going to give out as a gift to...
How much stockbrokers charge for buying and selling shares
Purchase - Stockbrokers in Nigeria will charge an investors a maximum of 1.855% of the purchase consideration whenever you want...
What every retail investor must know about Company Prospectus
A company prospectus contains vital information about companies looking to source funds from the public.
Retail Investors...
Investment Clubs: Have they run out of fashion?
How many times have you had to bite your finger at the disappointment of passing up a business opportunity for which you were financially...
Guide to Nigerian Pension Fund Contribution
This article explains what you need to know about Nigerian Pension Fund Contribution. It addresses;
How much to contribute
...
A case for investing in dividend stocks
This article explains why investing in dividend stocks is a good idea.
If you are a long-term investor in the stock market then owning stocks...
A guide to how Mutual Funds work in Nigeria
This article breakdown investing in Mutual Funds in Nigeria.
What is a Mutual Fund?
A mutual fund can be defined is an entity that pools...
Frequently asked questions about investing in FGN Bonds
I'm sure you've probably come across the word "Bonds" before. Either in the news, online or on the pages of a newspaper. I can...
Investing in Nigeria’s FGN Bonds Explained
This articles explains what an FGN Bond is and how you can invest in one.
What is a Bond?
A bond is a contract between a...
Mergers and Acquisitions: a new business tool for a new Nigerian business age
Okay, so we know that the McBrain & Company business model is dedicated mainly to fostering small business growth, but hey! Let’s face it,...
Why your stocks can be placed on full or technical suspension
Movement in share prices is caused by a lot of factors. Some of these factors are external and beyond the control of a company....
How to invest in the Nigerian Stock Exchange
This article provides a step by step guide on how to invest in the Nigerian Stock Exchange. We will also highlight a number of...
Use of your copyright symbol
What does copyright Protect?
Copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software,...
10 Mistakes to avoid for Start-Ups
Congratulations on starting your business. It feels good and exhilarating to form a vehicle with the potentials to live your dreams. However, where good...
Company Indoor Management: What CEO, MD and Chairman of a company actually means
It’s no news that the average Nigerian enjoys title more than anything else. Some see it as a form of identity and failure to...
How Mark to Market Affects You as an Investor
Definition
Mark-to-market is defined as an accounting tool used to record the value of an asset with respect to its current market price – The...
Questions and Answers: Is SwissGolden a ponzi scheme?
Everyday Money Matters is live on @lagostalks913 every Wednesday between 7.30am. On the show, we give answers to questions from our listeners and those...
3 alternatives to bitcoins
Though the world may be going gaga about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in Nigeria, its price is beyond the reach of the average investor. One...
Here are 3 other ways to make money, if you don’t like entrepreneurship
Given the current situation of things in the country, everyone is looking for extra ways to make more money for themselves. The Nigerian stereotype,...
What you should know about blue chip stocks
The Nigerian Stock market has returned over 35% year to date and is the toast of both foreign and local investors. In a bullish...
8 stock market terms you can add to your knowledge this week
There are many Nigerians who are interested in participating in the stock market, trading shares and making profits. For many, though, their inability to...
This explains the difference between an Emerging Market and a Frontier Market
Emerging Markets
An emerging market economy is a nation’s economy that is investing in more productive capacity and are progressing toward becoming advanced, as shown...
This is a “back to school” explanation of FGN Bonds
The tough economic situation in the country has impacted on the private sector so much that laying people off is now so common that...
This is why Nigerian companies are rushing to right issue
A rights issue is an invitation to existing shareholders to purchase additional new shares in the company. Rights issues give existing shareholders the option...
Step by step guide on how to secure your e-dividends before the December 31st...
Shareholders in the country who are yet to fill electronic dividend forms have been given a few months as extra time , as the...