You can know when an NGX-listed company is at risk of being delisted by paying attention to official NGX announcements and the company's regulatory filings. Some warning signs include prolonged suspension of trading, failure to meet NGX listing requirements, inability to file financial statements onRead more
You can know when an NGX-listed company is at risk of being delisted by paying attention to official NGX announcements and the company’s regulatory filings.
Some warning signs include prolonged suspension of trading, failure to meet NGX listing requirements, inability to file financial statements on time, insolvency or financial distress, and announcements about voluntary or compulsory delisting.
For example, if you own 10,000 shares of Company A and NGX announces that the company will be delisted, you should not wait until the final day. First, check the reason for the delisting and the terms of the process.
If it is a voluntary delisting, there may be an exit offer or other arrangement through which existing shareholders can sell their shares, depending on the terms approved by the regulators.
If it is a compulsory delisting, the situation can be more complicated. You may no longer be able to sell the shares normally through the NGX trading platform after the delisting takes effect. However, the shares don’t necessarily just disappear. Your rights as a shareholder depend on the reason for the delisting and the company’s restructuring or liquidation process.
For example, if someone bought 10,000 shares at ₦20, that is ₦200,000 invested. If the company is later delisted because of serious financial problems, the shareholder could potentially suffer a significant loss. In a liquidation, shareholders are generally among the last parties to receive anything after creditors and other obligations have been settled.
So, before buying a stock, I think it is important to monitor not only the share price but also the company’s financial statements, regulatory announcements and NGX notices.
And if a delisting announcement has already been made, the best thing is to contact the stockbroker holding the shares and ask specifically what options are available before the effective delisting date.
In simple terms:
Don’t wait until you want to sell before checking the company’s status. Monitor the company and NGX announcements regularly.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange was not founded by just one person. It was established in 1960 as the Lagos Stock Exchange by seven original subscribers, including Chief Akintola Williams, Theophilus Doherty, Odumegwu Ojukwu, Shehu Bukar, C.T. Bowring, John Holt Nigeria Ltd., and Investment Company of NRead more
The Nigerian Stock Exchange was not founded by just one person. It was established in 1960 as the Lagos Stock Exchange by seven original subscribers, including Chief Akintola Williams, Theophilus Doherty, Odumegwu Ojukwu, Shehu Bukar, C.T. Bowring, John Holt Nigeria Ltd., and Investment Company of Nigeria Ltd. (ICON).
However, Chief Akintola Williams is particularly recognised as one of the founding fathers of the Nigerian Stock Exchange because of his major role in establishing the market.
The exchange was later renamed the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1977. In 2021, it was demutualised and reorganised, leading to the creation of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), while Nigerian Exchange Limited became the operating exchange.
In my view, the continuous decline in Nigerian stocks at the moment appears to be driven by a combination of profit-taking, market correction after the strong rally earlier in the year, valuation concerns, and general investor uncertainty. Many investors who bought at lower prices may be taking profRead more
In my view, the continuous decline in Nigerian stocks at the moment appears to be driven by a combination of profit-taking, market correction after the strong rally earlier in the year, valuation concerns, and general investor uncertainty.
Many investors who bought at lower prices may be taking profits, while others are becoming more cautious about stocks that have experienced significant price increases. There are also broader factors such as interest-rate expectations, economic conditions, election-related uncertainty, and investors repositioning their portfolios for other opportunities.
However, I don’t think a falling NGX automatically means that the underlying companies are becoming weaker. I believe investors should look at individual companies rather than the index alone.
For example, if a company’s share price falls by 15% but its earnings, cash flow, balance sheet and long-term business outlook remain strong, the decline could potentially create an attractive entry point. On the other hand, if the company’s fundamentals are deteriorating along with the share price, the decline may be justified.
So, rather than simply asking why the NGX is falling, I think the more important question is: which stocks are declining because of temporary market sentiment, and which ones are declining because their underlying fundamentals have weakened?
That distinction, in my opinion, is what investors should focus on during a market correction.
Yes, you can understand a stock order book by looking at the buyers and sellers around the current market price. For example, if a stock is trading around ₦10: Buyers (Bids) ₦9.90 → 5,000 shares ₦9.80 → 8,000 shares ₦9.70 → 15,000 shares Sellers (Offers/Asks) ₦10.00 → 2,000 shares ₦10.10 → 4,000 shaRead more
Yes, you can understand a stock order book by looking at the buyers and sellers around the current market price.
The left side shows what buyers are willing to pay, while the right side shows what sellers are willing to accept.
So, if I want to buy 1,000 shares, the lowest available selling price is ₦10.00. If there are only 500 shares available at ₦10.00, the remaining 500 may have to be bought at the next available price, depending on the order type.
I would also look at the spread, the quantity of shares waiting to be bought or sold, and the actual trades taking place. A large number of shares on the buy side can show buying interest, while a large number on the sell side can indicate selling pressure. But I wouldn’t use the order book alone to decide whether to buy.
For a proper investment decision, I would combine the order book with the company’s financial performance, valuation, dividend history, debt, profitability, trading volume and overall price trend.
In simple terms, the order book helps answer:
Who wants to buy?
Who wants to sell?
At what price?
And how many shares are available?
But it should be used as part of the analysis, not as the only reason to buy a stock.
One important warning
Don’t treat a large buy wall or sell wall as a guaranteed signal.
For example:
BUY: 500,000 shares at ₦10
looks very bullish.
But that order can disappear.
Someone may have placed it and cancelled it later. So an order book is best used as one piece of information, not as the reason to buy a company.
For long-term investing on the NGX, I’d put fundamentals and valuation ahead of the order book. The order book is more useful for deciding how and when to enter than for deciding whether the company is worth owning.
Building wealth for yourself and your children is not about finding one investment that will make you rich quickly. It is about building a system where money is earned, saved, invested, protected, and passed on. For example, imagine someone earns ₦300,000 every month. Instead of spending the whole ₦Read more
Building wealth for yourself and your children is not about finding one investment that will make you rich quickly. It is about building a system where money is earned, saved, invested, protected, and passed on.
For example, imagine someone earns ₦300,000 every month.
Instead of spending the whole ₦300,000, they could create a simple plan:
– ₦180,000 for living expenses
– ₦30,000 for emergency savings
– ₦50,000 for investments
– ₦20,000 for improving their skills or business
– ₦20,000 for their children’s future
The exact amounts can change depending on income and responsibilities. The important thing is to make investing a regular habit.
Where can the investment money go?
1. Treasury Bills and government securities
These can be useful for the safer part of a portfolio. They are generally more suitable when the priority is capital preservation rather than very high growth.
2. Money Market Funds
A regulated money market fund can be useful for money that should remain relatively accessible while earning returns. Before investing, check that the fund manager is properly regulated and understand the fees and withdrawal terms.
3. Mutual funds or diversified equity funds
For money that can remain invested for several years, a diversified fund can provide exposure to businesses and the wider economy. The value can fall as well as rise, so this is not the place for money needed next month.
4. Property or land
As income grows, part of the long-term wealth plan can go toward property or land in locations with genuine demand. However, proper title and legal due diligence are extremely important.
5. A profitable business
Sometimes the best investment is increasing your ability to earn. For example, ₦200,000 used to buy equipment, learn a valuable skill, or expand a small profitable business may generate more income than simply leaving the money in a savings account.
Example for a child
Suppose a parent invests ₦20,000 every month for a child from age 5 until age 18.
That is:
₦20,000 × 12 × 13 = ₦3,120,000
That is the parent’s total contribution alone, before considering any investment returns.
If the money is invested and earns returns over those years, the final amount could be higher. The actual result will depend on the investment and its performance, and returns are never guaranteed.
The same principle can be used for several children.
A simple family wealth structure
Think of it as five boxes:
BOX 1: Emergency fund
Money for unexpected problems.
BOX 2: Safe investments
Treasury Bills, money market funds and similar lower-risk options.
BOX 3: Growth investments
Diversified equity funds or other suitable long-term investments.
BOX 4: Income-producing assets
Business, property or other assets that can generate income.
BOX 5: Children’s future
A separate investment account or portfolio specifically for education and long-term needs.
And one more thing is important: don’t put all the family’s money into one investment.
If someone promises to double your money quickly with “no risk”, be very careful. Wealth is usually built rather quietly: consistent saving, sensible investing, increasing income, owning assets, and giving those assets enough time to grow.
The real goal is not just to leave children money.
The goal is to leave them assets, financial knowledge, opportunities, and a system that allows the wealth to continue growing after you are gone.
Investing ₦100,000 simply means putting the money somewhere safe and allowing it to grow instead of leaving it unused. The first thing is not to look for an investment that will quickly double the money. The safer approach is to divide the money between different options. For example: 1. ₦40,000 inRead more
Investing ₦100,000 simply means putting the money somewhere safe and allowing it to grow instead of leaving it unused.
The first thing is not to look for an investment that will quickly double the money. The safer approach is to divide the money between different options.
For example:
1. ₦40,000 in a low-risk investment
Put this in something like a reputable money market fund or Treasury Bills. The main goal here is to protect the money while earning some interest.
2. ₦30,000 for long-term investment
This could go into a diversified investment such as a regulated mutual fund or a broad stock-market fund. This is for money that does not need to be touched for a few years.
3. ₦20,000 into a small business or skill
Instead of putting everything into financial investments, part of the money can be used to buy something that can generate income, such as a small resale business, fashion materials, digital skills, or another legitimate side business.
4. ₦10,000 kept as cash
This gives some flexibility for emergencies or unexpected opportunities.
The most important thing is to avoid anything promising guaranteed or unusually high returns. If someone says ₦100,000 can become ₦200,000 very quickly with little or no risk, that is a major warning sign.
The goal is not to get rich quickly. It is to build the habit of investing, protect the capital, and gradually increase the amount being invested over time.
A fashion business can set up systems by first identifying all the major activities involved in running the business and creating a clear process for each one. For example, there should be systems for customer enquiries, order taking, measurements, pricing, payments, production, quality control, delRead more
A fashion business can set up systems by first identifying all the major activities involved in running the business and creating a clear process for each one.
For example, there should be systems for customer enquiries, order taking, measurements, pricing, payments, production, quality control, delivery, record keeping, marketing, and customer follow-up.
Each process should be documented step by step so it can be repeated consistently. Simple tools like Google Sheets, forms, calendars, and checklists can be used to track customers, orders, finances, and production.
The idea is to move from having everything dependent on the business owner to having clear processes that other people can eventually follow. As the business grows, these systems can be improved and automated where necessary.
What Is PAYE? PAYE stands for Pay As You Earn. It is a system of personal income tax collection in Nigeria where tax is deducted directly from an employee's salary before they even receive it. In simple terms — your employer deducts your tax and pays it to the government on your behalf, every singleRead more
What Is PAYE?
PAYE stands for Pay As You Earn. It is a system of personal income tax collection in Nigeria where tax is deducted directly from an employee’s salary before they even receive it.
In simple terms — your employer deducts your tax and pays it to the government on your behalf, every single month.
Who Does PAYE Apply To?
PAYE applies to:
Employees earning a salary from a company or organization
Civil servants and government workers
Contract staff on a regular payroll
Basically anyone who earns income through employment — whether or not they own a business or have a registered business name
So if you have no business name and you are simply working for someone else, PAYE is your tax system.
Yes, you still needs to file. Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, which governs business registrations in Nigeria, the obligation to file annual returns with the CAC is not tied to whether your business is active or generating income. It is tied to the fact that the business nameRead more
Yes, you still needs to file.
Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, which governs business registrations in Nigeria, the obligation to file annual returns with the CAC is not tied to whether your business is active or generating income. It is tied to the fact that the business name exists on the register.
Here is why:
📌 The Law Does Not Distinguish Between Active and Inactive Businesses
The CAC does not have a concept of “dormant” status for sole proprietorships / business names the way some countries do for companies. Once your business name is registered:
It is considered a live registration
It must file annual returns every year to remain in good standing
There is no exemption for inactivity
First, what does "buying a stock" even mean? When you buy Fidelity Bank stock, you're buying a tiny piece of ownership in that bank. If the bank grows and makes more money, your piece becomes worth more. If it struggles, your piece loses value. Simple. What does N100,000 actually buy you? Fidelity BRead more
First, what does “buying a stock” even mean?
When you buy Fidelity Bank stock, you’re buying a tiny piece of ownership in that bank. If the bank grows and makes more money, your piece becomes worth more. If it struggles, your piece loses value. Simple.
What does N100,000 actually buy you?
Fidelity Bank shares are currently trading around ₦19–21 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. So with N100,000 you’d own roughly 4,700 to 5,200 shares. Not bad for a start.
Is the stock performing well? 📊
Honestly — yes, the business itself is growing fast. In 2024 alone:
Revenue grew by over 124%
Profits grew by 179%
Those are strong numbers. Analysts believe the share price could rise to around ₦23–₦28 within the year. If you bought at ₦19 and it hits ₦28, that’s roughly 47% profit on your N100,000 — meaning you’d walk away with around N147,000.
On top of that, Fidelity Bank paid a 12% dividend in 2024 — meaning they share part of their profits with shareholders every year just for holding the stock.
How do I know a company that’s about to be delisted on NGX?
You can know when an NGX-listed company is at risk of being delisted by paying attention to official NGX announcements and the company's regulatory filings. Some warning signs include prolonged suspension of trading, failure to meet NGX listing requirements, inability to file financial statements onRead more
You can know when an NGX-listed company is at risk of being delisted by paying attention to official NGX announcements and the company’s regulatory filings.
Some warning signs include prolonged suspension of trading, failure to meet NGX listing requirements, inability to file financial statements on time, insolvency or financial distress, and announcements about voluntary or compulsory delisting.
For example, if you own 10,000 shares of Company A and NGX announces that the company will be delisted, you should not wait until the final day. First, check the reason for the delisting and the terms of the process.
If it is a voluntary delisting, there may be an exit offer or other arrangement through which existing shareholders can sell their shares, depending on the terms approved by the regulators.
If it is a compulsory delisting, the situation can be more complicated. You may no longer be able to sell the shares normally through the NGX trading platform after the delisting takes effect. However, the shares don’t necessarily just disappear. Your rights as a shareholder depend on the reason for the delisting and the company’s restructuring or liquidation process.
For example, if someone bought 10,000 shares at ₦20, that is ₦200,000 invested. If the company is later delisted because of serious financial problems, the shareholder could potentially suffer a significant loss. In a liquidation, shareholders are generally among the last parties to receive anything after creditors and other obligations have been settled.
So, before buying a stock, I think it is important to monitor not only the share price but also the company’s financial statements, regulatory announcements and NGX notices.
And if a delisting announcement has already been made, the best thing is to contact the stockbroker holding the shares and ask specifically what options are available before the effective delisting date.
In simple terms:
Don’t wait until you want to sell before checking the company’s status. Monitor the company and NGX announcements regularly.
See lessWho Founded the Nigerian Stock Exchange That Later Became NGX Group?
The Nigerian Stock Exchange was not founded by just one person. It was established in 1960 as the Lagos Stock Exchange by seven original subscribers, including Chief Akintola Williams, Theophilus Doherty, Odumegwu Ojukwu, Shehu Bukar, C.T. Bowring, John Holt Nigeria Ltd., and Investment Company of NRead more
The Nigerian Stock Exchange was not founded by just one person. It was established in 1960 as the Lagos Stock Exchange by seven original subscribers, including Chief Akintola Williams, Theophilus Doherty, Odumegwu Ojukwu, Shehu Bukar, C.T. Bowring, John Holt Nigeria Ltd., and Investment Company of Nigeria Ltd. (ICON).
However, Chief Akintola Williams is particularly recognised as one of the founding fathers of the Nigerian Stock Exchange because of his major role in establishing the market.
The exchange was later renamed the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1977. In 2021, it was demutualised and reorganised, leading to the creation of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), while Nigerian Exchange Limited became the operating exchange.
See lessWhat Is Causing the Continuous Decline in Nigerian Stocks and the NGX?
In my view, the continuous decline in Nigerian stocks at the moment appears to be driven by a combination of profit-taking, market correction after the strong rally earlier in the year, valuation concerns, and general investor uncertainty. Many investors who bought at lower prices may be taking profRead more
In my view, the continuous decline in Nigerian stocks at the moment appears to be driven by a combination of profit-taking, market correction after the strong rally earlier in the year, valuation concerns, and general investor uncertainty.
Many investors who bought at lower prices may be taking profits, while others are becoming more cautious about stocks that have experienced significant price increases. There are also broader factors such as interest-rate expectations, economic conditions, election-related uncertainty, and investors repositioning their portfolios for other opportunities.
However, I don’t think a falling NGX automatically means that the underlying companies are becoming weaker. I believe investors should look at individual companies rather than the index alone.
For example, if a company’s share price falls by 15% but its earnings, cash flow, balance sheet and long-term business outlook remain strong, the decline could potentially create an attractive entry point. On the other hand, if the company’s fundamentals are deteriorating along with the share price, the decline may be justified.
So, rather than simply asking why the NGX is falling, I think the more important question is: which stocks are declining because of temporary market sentiment, and which ones are declining because their underlying fundamentals have weakened?
That distinction, in my opinion, is what investors should focus on during a market correction.
See lessHow Can I Read and Understand a Stock Order Book Before Buying Shares on the NGX?
Yes, you can understand a stock order book by looking at the buyers and sellers around the current market price. For example, if a stock is trading around ₦10: Buyers (Bids) ₦9.90 → 5,000 shares ₦9.80 → 8,000 shares ₦9.70 → 15,000 shares Sellers (Offers/Asks) ₦10.00 → 2,000 shares ₦10.10 → 4,000 shaRead more
Yes, you can understand a stock order book by looking at the buyers and sellers around the current market price.
For example, if a stock is trading around ₦10:
Buyers (Bids)
₦9.90 → 5,000 shares
₦9.80 → 8,000 shares
₦9.70 → 15,000 shares
Sellers (Offers/Asks)
₦10.00 → 2,000 shares
₦10.10 → 4,000 shares
₦10.20 → 7,000 shares
The left side shows what buyers are willing to pay, while the right side shows what sellers are willing to accept.
So, if I want to buy 1,000 shares, the lowest available selling price is ₦10.00. If there are only 500 shares available at ₦10.00, the remaining 500 may have to be bought at the next available price, depending on the order type.
I would also look at the spread, the quantity of shares waiting to be bought or sold, and the actual trades taking place. A large number of shares on the buy side can show buying interest, while a large number on the sell side can indicate selling pressure. But I wouldn’t use the order book alone to decide whether to buy.
For a proper investment decision, I would combine the order book with the company’s financial performance, valuation, dividend history, debt, profitability, trading volume and overall price trend.
In simple terms, the order book helps answer:
Who wants to buy?
Who wants to sell?
At what price?
And how many shares are available?
But it should be used as part of the analysis, not as the only reason to buy a stock.
One important warning
See lessDon’t treat a large buy wall or sell wall as a guaranteed signal.
For example:
BUY: 500,000 shares at ₦10
looks very bullish.
But that order can disappear.
Someone may have placed it and cancelled it later. So an order book is best used as one piece of information, not as the reason to buy a company.
For long-term investing on the NGX, I’d put fundamentals and valuation ahead of the order book. The order book is more useful for deciding how and when to enter than for deciding whether the company is worth owning.
How Can You Build Wealth for Yourself and Your Children in Nigeria?
Building wealth for yourself and your children is not about finding one investment that will make you rich quickly. It is about building a system where money is earned, saved, invested, protected, and passed on. For example, imagine someone earns ₦300,000 every month. Instead of spending the whole ₦Read more
Building wealth for yourself and your children is not about finding one investment that will make you rich quickly. It is about building a system where money is earned, saved, invested, protected, and passed on.
For example, imagine someone earns ₦300,000 every month.
Instead of spending the whole ₦300,000, they could create a simple plan:
– ₦180,000 for living expenses
– ₦30,000 for emergency savings
– ₦50,000 for investments
– ₦20,000 for improving their skills or business
– ₦20,000 for their children’s future
The exact amounts can change depending on income and responsibilities. The important thing is to make investing a regular habit.
Where can the investment money go?
1. Treasury Bills and government securities
These can be useful for the safer part of a portfolio. They are generally more suitable when the priority is capital preservation rather than very high growth.
2. Money Market Funds
A regulated money market fund can be useful for money that should remain relatively accessible while earning returns. Before investing, check that the fund manager is properly regulated and understand the fees and withdrawal terms.
3. Mutual funds or diversified equity funds
For money that can remain invested for several years, a diversified fund can provide exposure to businesses and the wider economy. The value can fall as well as rise, so this is not the place for money needed next month.
4. Property or land
As income grows, part of the long-term wealth plan can go toward property or land in locations with genuine demand. However, proper title and legal due diligence are extremely important.
5. A profitable business
Sometimes the best investment is increasing your ability to earn. For example, ₦200,000 used to buy equipment, learn a valuable skill, or expand a small profitable business may generate more income than simply leaving the money in a savings account.
Example for a child
Suppose a parent invests ₦20,000 every month for a child from age 5 until age 18.
That is:
₦20,000 × 12 × 13 = ₦3,120,000
That is the parent’s total contribution alone, before considering any investment returns.
If the money is invested and earns returns over those years, the final amount could be higher. The actual result will depend on the investment and its performance, and returns are never guaranteed.
The same principle can be used for several children.
A simple family wealth structure
Think of it as five boxes:
BOX 1: Emergency fund
Money for unexpected problems.
BOX 2: Safe investments
Treasury Bills, money market funds and similar lower-risk options.
BOX 3: Growth investments
Diversified equity funds or other suitable long-term investments.
BOX 4: Income-producing assets
Business, property or other assets that can generate income.
BOX 5: Children’s future
A separate investment account or portfolio specifically for education and long-term needs.
And one more thing is important: don’t put all the family’s money into one investment.
If someone promises to double your money quickly with “no risk”, be very careful. Wealth is usually built rather quietly: consistent saving, sensible investing, increasing income, owning assets, and giving those assets enough time to grow.
The real goal is not just to leave children money.
The goal is to leave them assets, financial knowledge, opportunities, and a system that allows the wealth to continue growing after you are gone.
See lessHow can I invest ₦100,000 in Nigeria to grow my money safely?
Investing ₦100,000 simply means putting the money somewhere safe and allowing it to grow instead of leaving it unused. The first thing is not to look for an investment that will quickly double the money. The safer approach is to divide the money between different options. For example: 1. ₦40,000 inRead more
Investing ₦100,000 simply means putting the money somewhere safe and allowing it to grow instead of leaving it unused.
The first thing is not to look for an investment that will quickly double the money. The safer approach is to divide the money between different options.
For example:
1. ₦40,000 in a low-risk investment
Put this in something like a reputable money market fund or Treasury Bills. The main goal here is to protect the money while earning some interest.
2. ₦30,000 for long-term investment
This could go into a diversified investment such as a regulated mutual fund or a broad stock-market fund. This is for money that does not need to be touched for a few years.
3. ₦20,000 into a small business or skill
Instead of putting everything into financial investments, part of the money can be used to buy something that can generate income, such as a small resale business, fashion materials, digital skills, or another legitimate side business.
4. ₦10,000 kept as cash
This gives some flexibility for emergencies or unexpected opportunities.
The most important thing is to avoid anything promising guaranteed or unusually high returns. If someone says ₦100,000 can become ₦200,000 very quickly with little or no risk, that is a major warning sign.
The goal is not to get rich quickly. It is to build the habit of investing, protect the capital, and gradually increase the amount being invested over time.
See lessHow Do I Create Business Systems for a Fashion Business I Currently Run Alone?
A fashion business can set up systems by first identifying all the major activities involved in running the business and creating a clear process for each one. For example, there should be systems for customer enquiries, order taking, measurements, pricing, payments, production, quality control, delRead more
A fashion business can set up systems by first identifying all the major activities involved in running the business and creating a clear process for each one.
For example, there should be systems for customer enquiries, order taking, measurements, pricing, payments, production, quality control, delivery, record keeping, marketing, and customer follow-up.
Each process should be documented step by step so it can be repeated consistently. Simple tools like Google Sheets, forms, calendars, and checklists can be used to track customers, orders, finances, and production.
The idea is to move from having everything dependent on the business owner to having clear processes that other people can eventually follow. As the business grows, these systems can be improved and automated where necessary.
See lessHow Do I File Taxes for My Business Name in Nigeria?
What Is PAYE? PAYE stands for Pay As You Earn. It is a system of personal income tax collection in Nigeria where tax is deducted directly from an employee's salary before they even receive it. In simple terms — your employer deducts your tax and pays it to the government on your behalf, every singleRead more
What Is PAYE?
PAYE stands for Pay As You Earn. It is a system of personal income tax collection in Nigeria where tax is deducted directly from an employee’s salary before they even receive it.
In simple terms — your employer deducts your tax and pays it to the government on your behalf, every single month.
Who Does PAYE Apply To?
See lessPAYE applies to:
Employees earning a salary from a company or organization
Civil servants and government workers
Contract staff on a regular payroll
Basically anyone who earns income through employment — whether or not they own a business or have a registered business name
So if you have no business name and you are simply working for someone else, PAYE is your tax system.
How Do I File Taxes for My Business Name in Nigeria?
Yes, you still needs to file. Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, which governs business registrations in Nigeria, the obligation to file annual returns with the CAC is not tied to whether your business is active or generating income. It is tied to the fact that the business nameRead more
Yes, you still needs to file.
See lessUnder the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, which governs business registrations in Nigeria, the obligation to file annual returns with the CAC is not tied to whether your business is active or generating income. It is tied to the fact that the business name exists on the register.
Here is why:
📌 The Law Does Not Distinguish Between Active and Inactive Businesses
The CAC does not have a concept of “dormant” status for sole proprietorships / business names the way some countries do for companies. Once your business name is registered:
It is considered a live registration
It must file annual returns every year to remain in good standing
There is no exemption for inactivity
Is Fidelity Bank Stock a Good Investment for Short-Term Growth in Nigeria?
First, what does "buying a stock" even mean? When you buy Fidelity Bank stock, you're buying a tiny piece of ownership in that bank. If the bank grows and makes more money, your piece becomes worth more. If it struggles, your piece loses value. Simple. What does N100,000 actually buy you? Fidelity BRead more
First, what does “buying a stock” even mean?
When you buy Fidelity Bank stock, you’re buying a tiny piece of ownership in that bank. If the bank grows and makes more money, your piece becomes worth more. If it struggles, your piece loses value. Simple.
What does N100,000 actually buy you?
Fidelity Bank shares are currently trading around ₦19–21 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. So with N100,000 you’d own roughly 4,700 to 5,200 shares. Not bad for a start.
Is the stock performing well? 📊
Honestly — yes, the business itself is growing fast. In 2024 alone:
Revenue grew by over 124%
Profits grew by 179%
Those are strong numbers. Analysts believe the share price could rise to around ₦23–₦28 within the year. If you bought at ₦19 and it hits ₦28, that’s roughly 47% profit on your N100,000 — meaning you’d walk away with around N147,000.
- On top of that, Fidelity Bank paid a 12% dividend in 2024 — meaning they share part of their profits with shareholders every year just for holding the stock.
See less