The real estate world is dynamic, and ever-changing, and has opportunities for those ready to explore. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or looking to sell your property, understanding the current trends and strategies in the market is essential to make informed decisions. Buying a home in Nigeria can be both exciting and…
Nigeria faces a significant housing deficit, with millions of people lacking access to decent, affordable homes or any housing. This shortage is especially pressing in urban areas, where rapid population growth has outpaced the development of adequate housing, especially in one of the busiest commercial hubs in Africa i.e. Lagos State. Addressing this challenge requires…
Domestic Foreign Currency-Denominated Bonds (DFCBs) are debt financial instruments issued by a domestic entity (such as corporations or governments), within the local market but denominated in a foreign currency. These bonds are governed by the domestic market’s regulations and are typically aimed at local investors, providing exposure to international currencies like the U.S. dollar (USD)…
A Right Issue means an offer of securities by an issuer to its shareholders at a particular date, usually in proportion to their existing holdings. You can read more about it in our Rights Issue Article. Although an equity right issue is more common in practice, right issues can either be debt or equity issues.…
A public offer is a process by which a company raises capital by offering its securities, such as stocks or bonds, to the general public. This type of offering allows anyone, including individual and institutional investors, to purchase the securities. Public offers are typically conducted through a stock exchange or over-the-counter markets and are subject…
Tunde was a bright 19-year-old with dreams of attending university, but those dreams were nearly shattered when tragedy struck. His father, the sole provider for the family, was tragically killed by a drunken truck driver on his way home from work. As if the loss of his father wasn't enough, Tunde’s uncles and extended family…
o Africa is blessed with a growing and massive youth population. This provides opportunities and threats. Opportunities to maximise our population for economic liberation. However, this cannot happen without intentional, planned and strategically executed programmes to facilitate productive youthful participation in economic activities. In light of this, we have committed heavily to supporting the dreams…
One mode of raising capital through Equity Financing is the Rights Issue. A Rights Issue involves giving existing shareholders the right, not an obligation, to acquire additional shares (new shares) in the company, at a discount (rights offer price) to its current market price. It is structured in the form of an invitation to the…