One of our community members asked:
I run a cooperative society in Nigeria. With the money our members contribute every month, what profitable and relatively safe investments can we consider to make our savings grow and generate more income for the cooperative?
We are looking for investment opportunities that can preserve members’ funds while also earning reasonable returns over time.
Secondly, I have a registered business name (sole proprietorship). Can I buy Treasury Bills, FGN Bonds, corporate bonds, or shares in the name of my business, or must they be purchased in my personal name?
I would appreciate guidance from professionals and anyone with practical experience managing cooperative funds or investing through a registered business in Nigeria.