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Passive Income Systems
Personal FinanceArticle

10 Proven Ways to Make Money While You Sleep: Realistic Passive Income Systems

Passive income isn’t free money, but it can keep paying long after the work is done. This guide covers ten proven systems anyone can start, including YouTube, blogging, affiliate marketing, dividend stocks and digital products. Each one explains how it works, how to set it up, how to earn from it, and what to expect.

247Market Editorial20 Oct 2026
Transcorp Hotels
Company NewsAnalysis

Transcorp Hotels Q3 2026 Results: Profit Holds Up, but Cash Flow and Debt Raise Red Flags

Transcorp Hotels reported a mixed set of results for the nine months to September 2026. Profit after tax rose 4.8% to ₦15.54bn and gross margin improved to 76.8%, despite a 2.6% fall in revenue. Beneath the headline, however, Q3 operating profit fell 13.1%, finance costs more than doubled, and the company burned ₦15.93bn from operations. Cash balances rose only because borrowings climbed to ₦54.96bn, while related-party receivables surged to ₦42.77bn. Our analysis looks at what is driving profit, whether the dividend is covered, and the questions investors should ask management.

247Market Editorial19 Oct 2026
How to invest in 2027
Investment GuidesArticle

How to Invest ₦1 Million in Nigeria in 2027: A Practical Guide for Beginners and Experienced Investors

Planning your finances for 2027? Discover how to invest ₦1 million in Nigeria to grow your wealth while managing inflation and investment risks. This practical guide explores five asset classes, including Nigerian stocks, Treasury bills, FGN bonds, money market funds, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Learn how to build a diversified portfolio, compare conservative, balanced and growth-oriented investment strategies, and avoid common investment mistakes. Whether you are a first-time investor or an experienced investor reviewing your portfolio, find actionable insights to help you make informed investment decisions in Nigeria's changing financial market.

247Market Editorial12 Oct 2026
Financial Ratios for Stock Valuation
Fundamental AnalysisGuide

Financial Ratios for Stock Valuation: 10 Numbers to Check Before You Buy Any Stock

Every year, thousands of Nigerians open CSCS accounts, buy shares on a tip from WhatsApp or Telegram, and then wonder why the stock is down 30%. The problem is rarely the market. It is buying…

247market Editorial12 Oct 2026
How to buy Dangote Refinery IPO
Stock Market BasicsGuide

How to Buy the Dangote Refinery IPO: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Nigerian Investors

The Dangote Refinery IPO is live, and the window to prepare properly is closing fast. Here's a step-by-step walkthrough — built for first-time investors — covering CSCS accounts, NGX Invest, position sizing, and what the prospectus actually says before you commit a single naira.

247Market Editorial18 Sept 2026
Dangote Refinery
Stock Market BasicsAnalysis

Dangote Refinery IPO Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Africa's Biggest Stock Market Listing

Africa's biggest-ever IPO opens today. Here's the beginner's guide to the Dangote Refinery share offer — what it costs, why analysts can't agree on its value, the real risks behind the hype, and exactly how to apply for as little as ₦5,250.

247Market Editorial15 Sept 2026
How to Invest in US Stocks from Nigeria The Complete Guide
Stock Market BasicsArticle

How to Invest in US Stocks from Nigeria: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about buying Apple, Tesla, Amazon, and other US shares from Nigeria — the platforms, the paperwork, the costs, and the risks nobody talks about. A decade ago, investing in the…

247Market Editorial08 Sept 2026
Unclaimed Dividend
Dividend InvestingAnalysis

N242bn Unclaimed Dividends: What Tinubu’s Directive Means for Nigerian Investors

President Tinubu has approved the channeling of Nigeria's approximately ₦242 billion in unclaimed dividends, together with eligible cash recoveries by the EFCC, towards funding NELFUND. The move revives a controversial policy first introduced under the…

247Market Editorial03 Sept 2026
Value Investing
Value InvestingGuide

Value Investing: A Guide for Beginner Investors

Warren Buffett didn't get rich by chasing hot tips — he got rich by buying great companies for less than they're worth, then waiting. That same strategy, value investing, is quietly working for patient investors on the NGX right now. In this beginner's guide, we break down what value investing actually means, why Nigeria's market inefficiencies make it a smart approach here, and the exact steps to start spotting undervalued stocks — without needing an accounting degree.

Buchi03 Sept 2026
PZ Cussons
Company NewsNews

PZ Cussons Nigeria Returns to Profitability, Proposes ₦2.50 Dividend as FY2026 Revenue Hits ₦260.5bn

PZ Cussons Nigeria has swung from negative equity to a ₦66.6bn balance sheet position, reporting a 22% rise in FY2026 revenue to ₦260.5bn and proposing a ₦2.50 per share final dividend for shareholders.

247Market Editorial31 Aug 2026
Nigerian Stocks
Stock Market BasicsArticle

7 Red Flags to Watch for Before Investing in Nigerian Stocks

Before you buy shares on the NGX, check for these 7 red flags — from weak corporate governance to erratic dividends — that separate solid Nigerian stocks from value traps.

Buchi30 Aug 2026
Dividend-Paying Companies
Dividend InvestingAnalysis

Top 10 Dividend-Paying Companies in Nigeria - NGX Stocks that Reward Investors

Discover the Top 10 Dividend-Paying Companies in Nigeria based on FY2025 performance. We analyse interim and final dividends paid by leading companies on the Nigerian Exchange, calculate their dividend yields, and examine their dividend history and consistency. From GTCO and Zenith Bank to Dangote Cement, BUA Foods, Presco and Okomu Oil, see the companies that demonstrated a strong commitment to rewarding shareholders and why they may interest investors seeking reliable dividend income.

247Market Editorial19 Aug 2026
NAICOM Revokes Universal Insurance License
Company NewsNews

NAICOM Revokes Universal Insurance License: N13.6 Billion Shareholder Value at Risk

Universal Insurance Plc faces a major crisis after NAICOM revoked its operating licence over failure to meet the required minimum capital threshold. The action has triggered the insurer’s winding-up process and put about ₦13.6 billion in shareholder value at risk, raising fresh concerns about the risks investors face in Nigeria’s insurance recapitalisation exercise.

247Market Editorial19 Aug 2026
NGX
Market NewsNews

NGX Delays New Pricing Rules, Raising Questions for High-Priced Stocks

The NGX has postponed its revised equity pricing methodology, originally scheduled to take effect on August 17, 2026, but says implementation could still happen before month-end. The new framework will significantly reduce the volume required to move prices of high-value stocks, potentially improving price discovery while increasing short-term volatility. This analysis examines what the changes mean for investors, premium-priced stocks, liquidity, market manipulation and portfolio strategy as the market prepares for a new era of price sensitivity.

Internal17 Aug 2026
How to Start Investing In the Nigerian Stock Market
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 2026
Investing In Nigeria
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 2026