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Investment: Determining Entry, Exit Points In The Stock Market

An educational guide on the Nigerian capital market explains how investors can determine optimal entry and exit points for stocks. The strategy combines technical analysis, fundamental metrics, and strict risk management to navigate market dynamics and grow wealth.

📈 Nigeria's stock market is on fire—but smart investors know that rising prices alone don't guarantee good investments.

Here's what stood out this week:

🇳🇬 The Nigerian Stock Exchange gained 6.1% in just 7 days and is up an impressive 90.8% over the past year.

Some notable

@elvis_analyst @Wealthy_girly @glider__ Nope, we don't have any tokenized Nigerian stocks, do we?

💡 Cash dividends on NGX are subject to 10% Withholding Tax. Bonus shares are issued from reserves without an upfront tax charge, increasing your units. While cash offers liquidity, bonus issues grow your share count without immediate tax. #NGX #NigerianStocks

How to Screen Halal Stocks on NGX – Simple Checklist.

Before buying, check these 4
things:

1. Business Activity – Avoid haram sectors (alcohol, gambling, conventional banks, pork, etc.)

2. Debt Ratio – Must be <30% of market value.

3. Cash & Interest – Cash <30%, https://t.co/1SeZYgmz3J

How to Screen Halal Stocks on NGX – Simple Checklist.

Before buying, check these 4
things:

1. Business Activity – Avoid haram sectors (alcohol, gambling, conventional banks, pork, etc.)

2. Debt Ratio – Must be <30% of market value.

3. Cash & Interest – Cash <30%,

Japaul Gold’s pre-tax profit falls 13% in 2025 despite 28% revenue growth

Japaul Gold & Ventures Plc has reported a group pre-tax profit of N1.30 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. This performance represents a 13.19% decrease from the N1.50 billion posted in 2024, despite the company achieving a 28% growth in revenue.

Caverton reports pre-tax loss of N13.87 billion in 2025 as revenue declines

Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc has released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a pre-tax loss of N13.87 billion. This represents a 74.15% reduction in losses compared to the N53.67 billion pre-tax loss recorded in the 2024 financial year.

GTCO CEO’s Fintech Challenge Resurfaces as HabariPay Grows

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ExxonMobil is drilling in Nigeria again. First time since 2016. $1 billion into deepwater.

For years the story was that the majors were leaving Nigeria. Shell sold its onshore business. Exxon sold its shallow water assets to Seplat. Everybody wrote the obituary.

But look

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Nigeria, three African producers seek united front on cocoa value addition

Nigeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana are set to launch a regional alliance focused on enhancing cocoa value addition. This initiative aims to strengthen Africa's position in the global cocoa value chain, impacting local agricultural industries and processing firms.

@MykeMylles lol I hear you bro and for stocks, it’s not a get rich quick scheme.

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🇳🇬 NGX WEEKEND INSIGHT | Is the Market Entering Its Next Earnings Rally?

As we move deeper into July, the Nigerian market is entering one of the most important periods of the year: H1 2026 earnings season.

Here's why this matters:

📌 Companies with strong H1 results often

Ongoing Reforms Saved FG Over ₦1.1trn In 2025 — Shettima

Nigeria saved over 1.1 trillion Naira in 2025 through its ongoing fiscal reforms. Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline to enhance governance and accelerate national development.

Naira slips to N1,576/€1 against Euro despite strong external reserves

The Nigerian naira depreciated slightly against the Euro, closing at N1,576/€1 according to the Central Bank of Nigeria's weekly data, down from N1,569/€1 the previous week. The marginal decline occurred despite the country maintaining strong external reserves.

Nigeria’s 6 fastest-growing sectors employ just 2.7% of workers – CardinalStone

CardinalStone reports that Nigeria's six fastest-growing economic sectors account for only 2.7 percent of the country's workforce. This disparity occurs despite these high-performing sectors maintaining average annual growth rates above 5 percent over the last three years.

University Press proposes 18 kobo final dividend

University Press Plc has proposed a final dividend of 18 kobo per ordinary share for its shareholders. The announcement by the board of directors is subject to shareholder approval at the company's upcoming annual general meeting.

Stock Market Records N9.342trn Week-on-week Gain

The Nigerian equities market recorded a week-on-week gain of 9.342 trillion Naira, driven by renewed buying interest and growing investor confidence. The appreciation follows reports identifying the Nigerian Exchange as a top-performing global equity market in U.S. dollar terms.

Federal Govt Targets 20,000 Homes Yearly As Germany Backs Nigeria’s Housing Drive

The Nigerian federal government plans to build 20,000 housing units annually in partnership with the German Agency for International Development. With 15,000 homes currently under construction, the initiative aims to accelerate affordable housing and urban renewal nationwide, potentially driving activity in the domestic construction and building materials sectors.