My people she’s not your sister or daughter please pray for her release.
You and your children will not enter the hands of Èvil people and God will deliver those victims, Amen 🙏🏻
Report Radical Quaranic centres in yorubaland
Report Radical Quaranic centres in yorubaland
Report Radical Quaranic centres in yorubaland
Report Radical Quaranic centres in yorubaland
Report Radical Quaranic centres in yorubaland
Report Radical Quaranic centres in yorubaland
Report Radical Quaranic centres in yorubaland
Report Radical Quaranic centres in yorubaland
We don't want radical North in yorubaland land.
All you enabler of this, you and your family shall be vict%ms of ful%ani Islamic ter%orist 🙏
Today at the 304th MPC meeting, the CBN made key moves:
• MPR reduced from 27.0% to 26.50% (-50bps)
• CRR retained: 45% (Commercial), 16% (Merchant)
• Liquidity Ratio stays at 30%
• Asymmetric Corridor unchanged (+50/-450)
Follow First Icon for clear, consistent financial insights you can trust.
#CBN|#MPC|#MonetaryPolicy #NigeriaEconomy | #FinanceUpdate #InterestRates | #EconomicNews
Wondering what happened in the markets last week before you plan your next move?
Here's a recap of last week’s financial market performance, Nigeria’s domestic market trends, and major news.
Follow First Icon for clear, consistent financial insights you can trust.
#MajorNews
REITs: The Smartest Way to Invest in Real Estate (Without Millions)
1, What are REITs?
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are like mutual funds but for real estate.
Instead of buying land or buildings yourself, you invest in a REIT that owns income-generating properties (malls, offices, apartments, etc.)
REITs allow anyone to invest in real estate without buying physical property.
2, How do REITs work?
A REIT collects money from investors and uses it to buy, manage, and rent out properties.
The rent collected and any profits from property sales are then shared among investors as dividends.
Think of it as a real estate co-op where multiple people pool funds to own large properties and earn rental income.
3, Why REITs? Why not just buy land?
Buying land or buildings requires:
I, Huge capital
Ii, Maintenance headaches
Iii, Finding tenants
REITs solve all these problems! With as little as ₦100,000 (even 5k), you can own part of a property portfolio managed by professionals and earn regular dividends.
4, Dividend Payouts: The Secret Sauce
REITs in Nigeria must distribute at least 75% of their rental income as dividends (per SEC regulations).
Some years, investors enjoy bumper payouts when the REIT sells a property in its portfolio. That’s why REITs can be a steady passive income stream.
5, REITs vs. Buying Physical Property (see attached image)
6, Examples of REITs on the NGX
SFS REIT – Invests in commercial properties, pays strong dividends.
UPDC REIT – Owns office buildings, malls, hotels, etc.
You can buy these just like stocks on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
7, Risks & Things to Know
REITs depend on real estate cycles - when property prices drop, dividends may fall.
Some REITs have low liquidity (harder to sell quickly).
Dividend payments vary based on rental income & property sales.
But overall, they offer low-risk exposure to real estate compared to buying properties yourself.
8, Bottom Line: Should You Invest?
If you want passive income from real estate but don’t have millions to buy land or buildings, REITs are a smart option.
You get real estate exposure without the stress of property management.
There are other nuances, but this is just keeping it simple.
Always consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Are you considering investing in REITs?
5 Key Investment Objectives
Before you invest, ask yourself, "Why am I doing this?" because your objective shapes your strategy. Here are the main types:
1. Capital Preservation: Keep your money safe. Low risk, low return. Treasury bills, bonds, or savings accounts fit here.
2. Income Generation: Create steady cash flow. Dividend stocks, rental property, or REITs are common choices.
3. Capital Appreciation: Grow your money over time. Stocks, ETFs, crypto, and businesses aim for this.
4. Speculation: high-risk, high-reward. Short-term trades or volatile assets like certain cryptocurrencies fall here.
5. Tax Efficiency/Planning: Reduce what you pay in taxes legally. Some investments offer relief or exemptions.
Tip: Most investors combine objectives; your mix depends on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.