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IEI Public Offer: A Bet On One Company Or A Bet On An Entire Sector?
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The International Energy Insurance (IEI) Public Offer closes today, and many investors are asking a familiar question:
"Will the share price go up after the offer?"
That is understandable.
But the more important question may be:
"What is changing in the Nigerian insurance industry that is attracting fresh capital?"
IEI is offering 5.47 billion ordinary shares at ₦3.20 per share, seeking to raise about ₦17.5 billion to strengthen its capital base, expand underwriting capacity, and support future growth.
What caught my attention is not the offer itself.
It is the journey that brought IEI here.
Not too long ago, IEI was dealing with operational and regulatory challenges. The company underwent restructuring, settled significant obligations, strengthened its balance sheet, returned to active trading, attracted new strategic backing, and embarked on an ambitious recapitalisation programme.
The market noticed.
At one point, the stock became one of the strongest performers on the NGX as investors began pricing in the turnaround story and recapitalisation prospects.
However, investors should separate two things:
A good story.
And a good investment.
They are not always the same.
The insurance sector remains one of the least penetrated sectors in Nigeria despite a population of over 200 million people. Insurance penetration remains low compared to banking and telecoms, which means the industry still has significant room for growth if operators can build trust, improve claims settlement, deepen distribution channels, and leverage technology. That is the long-term opportunity.
The risk is equally clear.
Insurance companies do not create value simply by raising capital.
They create value by deploying that capital profitably.
The fresh ₦17.5 billion will only matter if IEI can convert it into stronger underwriting income, better earnings, improved market share, and sustainable returns for shareholders.
My view is straightforward.
I do not see the IEI offer as a quick listing gain story.
I see it as a test of whether the Nigerian insurance industry is finally entering a new phase.
The banking sector had its recapitalisation moment years ago.
The insurance industry appears to be having its own.
Investors should therefore spend less time asking whether the offer is cheap and more time asking whether the sector is ready for a sustained re-rating.
Because if the answer is yes, the biggest opportunity may not be IEI alone.
It may be the insurance sector itself.
My Personal Market View
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If I were analysing this purely as an investor, I would focus on three issues:
✓Post-offer valuation – Is the company fairly valued relative to earnings and book value?
✓Capital deployment – How effectively will management convert the ₦17.5 billion into profitable business?
✓Sector re-rating potential – Could insurance become the next sector to attract institutional capital after banks and industrial stocks?
The offer is interesting, but the bigger investment thesis is the transformation taking place across Nigeria's insurance industry. That is where I believe investors should be paying attention.
@StockmanNigeria
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What happened with UBA and Access on dividend expectations should make investors think more carefully about concentration risk in the banking sector.
Regulatory pressure, capital retention, forbearance exposure, and balance-sheet clean-up may push more banks toward conservative dividend policies in the coming years.
This does not mean investors should abandon banking stocks, but it does mean portfolio diversification becomes even more important.
Reducing excessive exposure to one sector and balancing with strong names in consumer goods, telecoms, and industrials, such as MTN, Dangote Cement, and selected consumer staples, can help protect income stability and long-term portfolio performance.
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INVESTING Vs betting
I just saw a post from @PoojaMedia using the word “invest” for betting.
This calls for proper financial education and clarity. This is not to embarrass anyone, but to point out that investing and betting are not the same thing and should not be used interchangeably.
Many people speak about investing and betting as though they mean the same thing, but they don’t.
Just because both are legal does not mean they serve the same purpose.
When you buy shares, you are buying OWNERSHIP IN A REAL BUSINESS, its profits, assets, growth, and future value.
That is how long-term wealth is built.
Betting is different. You are staking money on an UNCERTAIN OUTCOME and hoping it goes your way. It is driven more by CHANCE than ownership.
Stocks create assets.
Betting consumes cash.
Buying shares means you own something. Betting means you are taking a chance.
Yes, both carry risk, but the foundation is completely different.
One is built for long-term wealth.
The other depends on short-term luck.
That distinction MATTERS a lot 😡
@StockmanNigeria ✨
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Why BIG BANKS Sometimes Pay Small or No #Dividends
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Many investors believe that if a bank is the biggest by assets, it should automatically pay the biggest dividend. That sounds logical, but in banking, it does not always work that way.
Assets are not the same as free cash. A bank can be very large on paper,huge loans, branches, and international operations,but still have limited room to pay dividends if profits are under pressure or regulators ask it to retain more capital.
This is part of what happened with ACCESS Bank. Being one of the largest banks in Nigeria does not mean every profit can be shared immediately with shareholders.
Capital adequacy, loan quality, regulatory approvals, and expansion plans all matter.
The Central Bank may require banks to hold back dividends if there are concerns around loan exposure, forbearance, or capital strength.
In such cases, protecting the balance sheet comes before rewarding shareholders.
This is why smart investors do not only ask, HOW MUCH DIVIDEND WAS PAID?
They ask better questions:
1- How strong are the earnings?
2- Is the profit sustainable?
3- How healthy is the balance sheet?
4- Can future dividends grow?
A good investor looks beyond the headline. Big assets attract attention. STRONG EARNINGS CREATE WEALTH.
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#FACT
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Bull markets create analysts; bear markets reveal investors.
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Zero #Dividend: A Tale of Two Good Friends: UBA & ACCESS 😂
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Two friends walked into the market,UBA and Access. Both are big, popular, and always in the spotlight.
Both expanded across Africa, built strong balance sheets, and became household names for investors.
But when dividend season arrived, the friendship became very interesting 😂
UBA said: MY EARNINGS TOOK A HIT, SO LET ME PRESERVE CAPITAL FIRST.
Access replied: I’m the biggest by assets, but CBN is watching closely, let me hold my balance sheet together first.
Investors stood there confused:
HOW CAN TWO GIANTS LOOK THIS STRONG AND STILL LEAVE DIVIDEND EXPECTATIONS HANGING?
The lesson?
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In banking, size is not the same as distributable profit. Big assets do not always mean big dividends.
Sometimes, what looks like weakness is simply balance sheet discipline.
Sometimes, the smartest move is not paying more, but surviving stronger.
That’s the story of two good friends…
UBA & ACCESS 😂
🤷
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#FACT
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Bull markets create analysts; bear markets reveal investors.
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INCOME #Stocks vs GROWTH Stocks- Part II::
A Simple Guide for New Investors
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One of the first things every investor should understand is that not all stocks serve the same purpose.
Some stocks are bought for STEADY INCOME through dividends. Others are bought for FUTURE PRICE GROWTH and wealth creation.
This is where Income Stocks and Growth Stocks come in.
Income #Stocks
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These are stocks people buy mainly for regular dividend payments.
They are usually strong, mature companies with stable profits, strong cash flow, and lower risk.
Examples include:
✓GTbank
✓Zenith Bank
✓Dangote Cement
✓Nestlé Nigeria
✓Stanbic IBTC
✓Presco
✓Okomu Oil Palm
These stocks are good for:
-Steady dividend income
-Lower portfolio risk
-Capital preservation
-Long-term financial stability
Think of them as your SALARY STOCKS.
They may not move fast, but they pay you consistently.
Growth #Stocks
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These are stocks people buy mainly for capital appreciation.
They may pay little or no dividend, but the business has strong potential to expand quickly.
Examples include:
✓Wema Bank
✓Sterling Banj
✓FCMB
✓Fidelity Bank
✓UAC
✓MTN
These stocks are good for:
-Younger investors
-Long-term wealth building
-Higher upside potential
-Investors with patience and -Stronger risk tolerance
Think of them as your WEALTH MULTIPLIER Stocks.
They can rise faster, but they can also fall faster.
Which One Is Better?
Neither.
The best choice depends on your goals and objectives
If you need INCOME now, income stocks make sense.
If you want to build bigger WEALTH OVER TIME, growth stocks may be better.
Most strong portfolios combine both.
PLS Understand this Fact!
INCOME stocks protect wealth.
GROWTH stocks multiply wealth.
A wise investor understands both.
That is how strong portfolios are built.
Thank you...
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#FACT
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Bull markets create analysts; bear markets reveal investors.
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GROWTH Investor Vs INCOME Investor:: How Two Friends Chose to Build Wealth
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Two friends were having drinks one evening and, like always, the conversation moved to MONEY and INVESTMENTS.
The first friend said, “I put $50,000 into oil stocks. They pay me STEADY #DIVIDENDS every year—about $4,000 to $6,000. I like the peace of mind.”
The second friend smiled and replied, “I put my own $50,000 into growth stocks. No dividends, but in just a few months, my portfolio was already UP BY $18,000.”
Both of them felt they had made the smarter choice.
Sixteen months later, they met again. The oil investor was still enjoying his steady yearly cash flow, calm and predictable.
The growth investor, however, had watched his portfolio rise to $68,000 and then drop back to $55,000.
Now the argument started again:
Is it better to earn $5,000 consistently every year, or chase $18,000 gains that can disappear overnight?
The truth is—both investors are right. It depends on your goal.
The oil investor is an INCOME INVESTOR. He wants regular cash flow and stability. Dividends help him meet present needs, reduce stress, and give him confidence.
This approach works well for people who want STEADY INCOME, retirees, or investors who prefer lower risk.
The second friend is a growth investor. He is focused on CAPITAL APPRECIATION. His stocks may not pay dividends, but if the business keeps growing, the share price can rise much faster over time.
The downside is that prices can also fall sharply, and patience is required.
So the real question is not which one is better—it is what you need.
If you need income now, dividend-paying stocks make sense.
If you are BUILDING WEALTH for the long term, GROWTH STOCKS may be the better path.
The smartest portfolios often combine both—some for income, some for growth.
But from a COMPOUNDING perspective, growth usually has the stronger edge—if you have time and patience.
Take that $5,000 dividend for example. If you SPEND IT every year, the compounding ends there.
But if you REINVEST it, it starts building real wealth over time.
The same applies to GROWTH STOCKS. Even though prices move up and down, if the business keeps expanding and your gains continue to compound year after year, the long-term result can be much bigger.
That is the real SECRET OF INVESTING: not just making returns, but allowing those returns to grow on themselves.
Whether through dividends or price appreciation, compounding rewards PATIENCE more than SPEED.
That is where real wealth is built.
@AyoOguntade, we have more work to do..🫶
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MARKET SENTIMENT is real, and it shows up in pricing.- A BIG FACT
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From a valuation angle, UBA may appear attractive on a PRICE-TO-BOOK basis.
However, the recent results suggest the market is already factoring in some concerns:
-PAT declined by about 47%
-EPS dropped by over 55%
-Cost of risk and impairment charges increased materially.
These are not marginal changes. They point to PRESSURE ON EARNINGS quality, not just a discounted valuation.
A low price-to-book ratio, on its own, does not always signal undervaluation.
In many cases, it reflects WEAKENING EARNINGS capacity or higher PERCEIVED RISK.
In context, UBA’s current valuation seems influenced more by the decline in earnings and rising risk costs than by pure mispricing.
Until EARNINGS QUALITY shows clear STABILITY, the discount may be the MARKET’S WAY of pricing RISK rather than offering a clear opportunity.
To close, it’s also worth noting that the absence or moderation of dividend payouts, whether due to regulatory stance or board discretion, MAY HAVE HELPED AVOID a short-term rally driven purely by DIVIDEND SENTIMENT rather than underlying FUNDAMENTALS.
Fundamentals ANALYSIS Remains the king...🤷
@StockmanNigeria
I won't lose sleep over UBA because its price-to-book ratio remains attractive, and the stock is still underpriced relative to its intrinsic value
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U B A...
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PROFIT-TAKING and Rebalancing are legitimate Tools, even for long-term investors. What matters is WHY YOU’RE DOING it and WHAT SIGNAL has changed.
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When the market presents a clear profit-taking window, especially in cases where fundamentals have shifted against expectations (as clearly seen and established with UBA's recent corporate release), it is prudent, not contradictory, for a long-term investor(s) to act FAST, and decisively.
This is NOT SHORT-TERM TRADING; it is called PORTFOLIO REBALANCING and capital PRESERVATION.
Locking in gains and Reassessing EXPOSURE allows a long-term investor to PROTECT CAPITAL and, where justified, RE-ENTER at more ATTRACTIVE valuations.
However, this approach should be driven by fundamental change and valuation discipline, not just price movement.
The OBJECTIVE is not to TIME THE MARKET, but to REALIGN the portfolio with UPDATED RISK-RETURN EXPECTATIONS.
U B A....
Take full PROFIT Now, and PICK IT up later at a CHEAPER price...
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As of April 2026, Dangote Group has announced plans to diversify into the DATA CENTER INDUSTRY as part of a new "Vision 2030" strategy, aiming to reach $100 billion in turnover through investment in digital infrastructure.
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Dangote built agriculture.
He built oil.
Now, he’s moving into data.
This isn’t tech hype. it’s INFRASTRUCTURE thinking.
Cement. Fertiliser. Refinery.
He builds what economies depend on.
Data centres are no different.
They power AI, fintech, and the DIGITAL ECONOMY.
Africa uses digital platforms, but doesn’t control the backbone.
That’s the gap.
Dangote is stepping in.
Not to follow a trend,
but to build the system behind it.
Congratulations to Africa, the entire @DangoteGroup and @AlikoDangote
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AFROIL… who still remembers this stock back in 2006/2008?
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I held it. The signs were already there, weak numbers, no clear story, but I kept convincing myself it would bounce back.
Weeks turned to months. The price kept sliding. What looked like a small loss quietly became something heavy.
I tried very hard to sell, when it became too late, no available buyers.
Looking back, the warning signs were obvious, I just chose hope over discipline.
That experience taught me one thing I never forgot.
A BAD STOCK IS LIKE A LEAKING ROOF, YOU FIX IT EARLY, OR YOU PAY FOR IT LATER.
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No More Guesswork: CBN Unveils Nigeria’s Real Cost of Money
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Every night, banks quietly lend money to each other to stay balanced. It’s a normal part of the system, but for a long time in Nigeria, there was no clear, public number that showed the true cost of that money.
Now, the CBN has introduced one: the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR).
It’s based on real transactions, and it will be published regularly for everyone to see.
This may look small, but it changes a lot. When the real cost of money becomes visible, it becomes harder for pricing to be arbitrary.
Over time, this rate will quietly shape what banks charge, what they pay, and even what you earn on your savings.
Other countries already run on similar systems, like SOFR in the US and SONIA in the UK. Nigeria is just catching up, but the deeper story is this:
When the price of money becomes transparent, the entire financial system becomes more disciplined.
Kudos to Cardoso and the entire @cenbank team.
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NGX Extends Trading Hours
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What It Means for Investors.
NGX has extended trading hours to 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. starting April 27, 2026.
For investors, this simply means more time to trade, better chances to buy or sell at the right price, and improved market activity.
With longer hours, trades can flow more smoothly, PRICES become CLEARER, and it’s easier to enter or exit positions without RUSHING.
In simple terms,more time in the market, more flexibility, and better execution.
Congratulations to the investing Community🕺🕺🕺💃💃
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Rufai, I agree with you on CAPITAL RAISING..
The Capital-raising strength is impressive, no doubt, but SHAREHOLDER VALUE isn’t measured by how much you raise, it’s by how well you deploy it.
The real benchmark is ROE, earnings quality, and consistent returns, that’s why names like GTCO (disciplined capital allocation) and Goldman Sachs (high-quality earnings + efficiency) stand out.
Access is clearly strong on capital markets execution, but the market is asking a different question..🤷
👉 Can all that capital translate into superior returns per share?
Until that shows consistently, price will lag, even with scale.
ACCESS BANK is messing up on returns to shareholders.. and that is one of the reasons why the stock is trading at Discount while GTBank is trading at premium..
You may disagree, but that is my review and it's fact 🤭
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Big players don’t sell at random.
They sell into strength.
Dangote Cement just saw a N71B insider exit.--WAO!
👉 If the market absorbs it —>>> bullish.
👉 If it cracks —>>>> warning.
Watch price. Not noise.
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A Significant Insider Sell-Off On Dangote Cement:
This is a large INSTITUTIONAL INSIDER EXIT , not retail-level activity.
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N71 BILLION EXIT: WHAT DOES DANGOTE CEMENT’S INSIDER SALE REALLY SIGNAL?
A major insider-linked entity, GW GREY PTE LTD, offloaded 94.5 million shares of Dangote Cement Plc at N751.91, amounting to an estimated N71 billion transaction. Executed between March 10 and 18, 2026, this is not routine activity, it is a strategic, large-scale divestment tied to a company associated with a Non-Executive Director.
Transactions of this magnitude are rarely random; they are typically timed into strength, suggesting the seller viewed the prevailing price as an attractive EXIT POINT.
While insider selling does not automatically imply weakening fundamentals, it often reflects valuation awareness and profit-taking at elevated levels.
The critical question is not the sale itself, but how the market absorbs it. If Dangote Cement maintains price stability around this level, it signals deep institutional demand and resilience.
However, if the stock struggles to hold ground, it may confirm short-term exhaustion and the onset of a DISTRIBUTION PHASE.
For discerning investors, this is a moment to watch, not react blindly. Insider exits of this scale tend to precede either consolidation or a re-pricing of expectations.
The next move in price action will be decisive: STRENGHT confirms CONFIDENCE; weakness validates CAUTION.
#FromTheAnalystTable: Huge Sell-off On Dangote Cement
N71 BILLION.
94.5 MILLION SHARES.
One insider-linked entity quietly exits Dangote Cement.
Smart money doesn’t panic… it positions.
The real question is:
👉 What do they see that you don’t?
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A Significant Insider Sell-Off On Dangote Cement:
This is a large INSTITUTIONAL INSIDER EXIT , not retail-level activity.
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N71 BILLION EXIT: WHAT DOES DANGOTE CEMENT’S INSIDER SALE REALLY SIGNAL?
A major insider-linked entity, GW GREY PTE LTD, offloaded 94.5 million shares of Dangote Cement Plc at N751.91, amounting to an estimated N71 billion transaction. Executed between March 10 and 18, 2026, this is not routine activity, it is a strategic, large-scale divestment tied to a company associated with a Non-Executive Director.
Transactions of this magnitude are rarely random; they are typically timed into strength, suggesting the seller viewed the prevailing price as an attractive EXIT POINT.
While insider selling does not automatically imply weakening fundamentals, it often reflects valuation awareness and profit-taking at elevated levels.
The critical question is not the sale itself, but how the market absorbs it. If Dangote Cement maintains price stability around this level, it signals deep institutional demand and resilience.
However, if the stock struggles to hold ground, it may confirm short-term exhaustion and the onset of a DISTRIBUTION PHASE.
For discerning investors, this is a moment to watch, not react blindly. Insider exits of this scale tend to precede either consolidation or a re-pricing of expectations.
The next move in price action will be decisive: STRENGHT confirms CONFIDENCE; weakness validates CAUTION.
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A Significant Insider Sell-Off On Dangote Cement:
This is a large INSTITUTIONAL INSIDER EXIT , not retail-level activity.
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N71 BILLION EXIT: WHAT DOES DANGOTE CEMENT’S INSIDER SALE REALLY SIGNAL?
A major insider-linked entity, GW GREY PTE LTD, offloaded 94.5 million shares of Dangote Cement Plc at N751.91, amounting to an estimated N71 billion transaction. Executed between March 10 and 18, 2026, this is not routine activity, it is a strategic, large-scale divestment tied to a company associated with a Non-Executive Director.
Transactions of this magnitude are rarely random; they are typically timed into strength, suggesting the seller viewed the prevailing price as an attractive EXIT POINT.
While insider selling does not automatically imply weakening fundamentals, it often reflects valuation awareness and profit-taking at elevated levels.
The critical question is not the sale itself, but how the market absorbs it. If Dangote Cement maintains price stability around this level, it signals deep institutional demand and resilience.
However, if the stock struggles to hold ground, it may confirm short-term exhaustion and the onset of a DISTRIBUTION PHASE.
For discerning investors, this is a moment to watch, not react blindly. Insider exits of this scale tend to precede either consolidation or a re-pricing of expectations.
The next move in price action will be decisive: STRENGHT confirms CONFIDENCE; weakness validates CAUTION.
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Don’t Be Misled By An Average Yield Of 3.5%
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The market’s average dividend yield currently stands at 3.5%, with an average DPS of ₦2.34.
At first glance, this may appear (un)reasonable. However, the figure largely reflects yield compression, driven by rising share prices rather than a decline in dividend payouts.
In real terms, a 3.5% yield falls short of prevailing inflation and fixed income returns.
This suggests that equities at these levels are being valued more for growth potential than for income generation.
Accordingly, investors should look beyond headline averages and focus on high-yield opportunities and total return, rather than relying solely on aggregate yield metrics.
Nevertheless, these #Stocks outperform the 3.5% average significantly
✓GTCO >>9.7%
✓Zenith >>8.5%
✓Dangote Cement >>5.5%
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Zenith Bank’s N8.75 dividend may trigger moderate sell pressure, as the implied 8.54% yield falls short of investor expectations.
Oh thanks.
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It is safe to say Lafarge is a solid cement company, well run and increasingly efficient, as recent numbers show, almost in the same class operationally as Dangote Cement.
However, the market’s attention has largely remained on Dangote Cement, leaving Lafarge relatively under the radar despite its improving fundamentals.
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Disclaimer:
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I will buy LARFAGE and hold for a long term investing. This is my research review, do not take it as an investment advice.🤷
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