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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.
Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed to 14.63% in September 2026, and monthly price growth was almost flat at 0.06%. But food inflation is still close to 20%, and energy inflation more than doubled. Here is what the NBS data means for bonds, T-bills, equities and the CBN’s next move.
FTN Cocoa Processors grew revenue 310% to ₦5.65bn in 2025 and cut its net loss to ₦273.4m. But production costs exceeded sales, operations burned ₦3.85bn in cash, and borrowings climbed to ₦23.21bn. Our analysis looks at what the numbers really say about the recovery.
Zenith Bank grew H1 2026 profit before tax by 1.9% to ₦637.6bn, but the headline hides a weaker core. Gross earnings fell 24.6%, trading income swung to a loss, and profit after tax dropped 19.1% as the effective tax rate jumped to 32.4%. The Board still lifted the interim dividend 20% to ₦1.50 per share.
Open Market Operations (OMO) Bills are short-term securities issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to manage liquidity in the banking system and influence money supply. Although primarily a monetary policy tool, they have also become an attractive investment option for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). Now, you too can access the OMO Bills market as a retail investor and explore its potential to grow your wealth
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.
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…
Treasury bills remain one of the most widely patronised money market instruments, appealing to both institutional and retail investors seeking relatively low-risk, short-term investment opportunities. Others include commercial paper, bankers' acceptances, repurchase agreements (Repos), and…
Nigerians are putting more money into collective investment schemes (CIS), commonly known as mutual funds , than at almost any point in the market's history. With inflation eroding the value of idle cash and bank…
In most newspapers, you'll find a page displaying stock prices — showing figures like Open, Close, High, Low, Volume, and P/E for the individual stocks covered. These are stock price tables. Some contain more data…
If your salary disappears before the month ends, the 50/30/20 rule can help — but only if you adapt it to Nigerian realities like rent shock, black tax, and irregular income. Here's how to split your take-home pay into Needs, Wants, and Savings in a way that actually survives contact with Naira life.
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.
After eleven years on the outside, Nigeria has returned to a J.P. Morgan's bond benchmark. But not the one most headlines suggest. Here's what the GBI-EM Edge actually is, why Nigeria was dropped back in 2015, and what a 7.4% index weighting really means for the economy and for investors weighing frontier-market debt.
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.
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…
Tolaram's majority-shareholder vehicle, N Seven Nigeria Limited, has topped up its Guinness Nigeria stake with a ₦559m million share purchase — buying into a pullback from the stock's 52-week high rather than chasing new highs. Here's what the insider filing reveals about Guinness Nigeria's price journey since the 2024 Diageo-Tolaram deal, and what it means for retail investors watching the stock.
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…
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.
Nigeria's return to the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index takes effect on September 21, 2026 — reopening the door to funds locked out since 2023. From GTCO and Zenith Bank to Dangote Cement and Aradel Holdings, we break down the stocks best positioned to benefit and what the reclassification really means for market liquidity.
Nigeria is officially back on the global investment map. Nearly three years after being frozen out over FX repatriation failures, FTSE Russell has reclassified the country's equity market as a Frontier Market — a status that unlocks billions in passive index-tracking capital. Here's the full story: what frontier market status means, how countries qualify, why Nigeria fell out in 2023, what changed, and what it means for the Nigerian Exchange going forward.
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.
Most new investors ask one question before buying a stock: "Has the price gone up?" That's the wrong starting point. A rising share price tells you what other people are doing — not whether the business behind it is healthy, whether its earnings are sustainable, or whether you're paying a sensible price for a share in it. Fundamental analysis boils it down to five questions. Work through them before your next NGX trade, and you'll already be doing more homework than most retail investors ever do
Still letting your cash sit idle in a savings account earning next to nothing? Money Market Funds let you access the same short-term, high-quality investments banks and institutions use — with as little as ₦1,000, low risk, and returns of up to 20%+ per annum. Here's everything a beginner needs to know, including the 5 best-performing funds in Nigeria right now.
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.
Nigeria’s solar industry is moving beyond equipment imports as local manufacturers and government-backed initiatives expand domestic panel production. Companies including Auxano Solar, Salpha Energy and Oando Clean Energy are investing in manufacturing capacity, while large-scale projects could reshape Nigeria’s renewable-energy supply chain. The emerging solar manufacturing industry presents new opportunities—and significant execution challenges—for investors.
The CBN has reopened the OMO market to individuals, corporates and non-bank financial institutions through deposit money banks, while restoring Tenored Repo Operations and easing Discount Window restrictions for banks. This 247Market explainer examines what the reforms mean for Nigeria's money market, monetary-policy transmission, banks and retail investors—and how individuals can potentially use OMO Bills as part of a diversified short-term investment strategy.
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.
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.
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.