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Making Sense of Nigeria's Disinflation Paradox

Nigeria’s inflation is easing, the naira is more stable, interest rates are falling, and economic growth is improving. Yet many households and businesses continue to struggle with high living costs. This apparent contradiction is explained by one crucial distinction: disinflation is not deflation. Prices are still rising, only more slowly. This article explores why macroeconomic recovery has not yet translated into everyday financial relief and provides practical strategies for individuals, households, small businesses and investors to protect purchasing power, manage risk and position themselves for opportunities in Nigeria’s evolving economic environment.

247Market Editorial16 Aug 202610 min read

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Fundamental Analysis for Beginners: How to Analyse a Stock Before You Buy

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.

Buchi15 Aug 202614 min read

Market NewsNews

Nigeria Stock Market Report: NGX Falls 1.20% as Profit-Taking Weighs on Equities

Nigeria’s stock market fell 1.1% during the week ended August 14, as profit-taking weighed on major sectors and pushed the NGX All-Share Index to 242,619.2 points. Despite the pullback, the index remains up 55.9% year-to-date. Trading activity strengthened significantly, while the naira gained against the dollar and external reserves rose to $52.3 billion. This weekly market review examines NGX performance, sector movements, top gainers and losers, money-market conditions, fixed-income trends, oil prices and the key factors likely to shape the market in the coming week.

247market Editorial15 Aug 20267 min read

Fixed IncomeGuide

Fixed Income Investments in Nigeria: The Boring Strategy That Builds Lasting Wealth

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.

Buchi14 Aug 20265 min read

Stock Market BasicsGuide

How to Start Investing In the Nigerian Stock Market

A practical, start-to-finish roadmap for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora as well as foreign investors who want real exposure to Africa's most dynamic equity market.

Buchi12 Aug 202614 min read

InvestingArticle

12 Common Investing Mistakes You Are Making And How to Avoid Them

From Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) to ignoring diversification, here are the most common investing mistakes beginner investors make, even some with experience — and practical, actionable ways to avoid every one of them.

Buchi11 Aug 202612 min read

InvestingGuide

The Complete Guide to Investing In Nigeria

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

Buchi11 Aug 202615 min read

InvestingArticle

Long-Term Investing: Why Patient Investors Consistently Outperform - And How to Become One

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.

Maureen Tutu11 Aug 202610 min read

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How to Invest in Mutual Funds in Nigeria: The Complete Beginner-to-Advanced Guide

If you've typed "how to invest in mutual funds in Nigeria," "best mutual funds Nigeria," or "how do mutual funds work" into a search bar, this guide is built to answer all of it in one place.

Buchi11 Aug 202618 min read

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