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FamilyRe: Burial Of Diana Skys Sparks Online Backlash Over Family Home by AlphaTaikun: 5:17pm On Feb 10
Emmalez:
Source: https://www.reportnaija.ng/2026/02/tragic-death-of-ugandan-tiktok.html?m=1
Perhaps she NEVER knew the end would come so soon for her in the physical body, that's why the Ugandan girl didn't do any gentrification to her family house. She may have had it in mind to do something of move the family out to another well- built location.
CrimeRe: Italy Highway Heist: Robbers Blow Up Cash Van In Broad Daylight (photos/video) by AlphaTaikun:
Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy0NQVtrCwQ?si=u34-zSEnvefO5fg2
The highway robbers look a bit laid back. No sense of urgency to escape from a potential Police sting operation and arrest.
SportsRe: Kayode Tijani Dies In Lagos At 55 by AlphaTaikun: 9:20am On Feb 10
OLAADEGBU:
Ace Nigerian sports journalist, Kayode Tijani dies in Lagos

https://cdn.businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KayodeTijani-698x400.jpg
Anthony Nlebem

February 8, 2024

The Nigerian sports fraternity was thrown into pandemonium following the news of the death of prominent Sports journalist Kayode Tijani.

Tijani reportedly died at 55 years old on Wednesday night February 7, 2024, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja after a protracted illness.

Tijani’s death was confirmed by his sister, Dr. Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle, a senior lecturer at the Lagos State University (LASU).


He will be buried according to Islamic rites on Thursday, February 6, 2024, at Atan Cemetery in Lagos.

The late Tijani was the Chief Executive Officer of SportsXclusive and Sports Focus International.

Tijani also worked as the Chief Press Secretary to the late former Minister of Sports, Chief Alex Akinyele.


The late Tijani, who started as a sports journalist in 1987, has travelled wide and far to cover sporting events across the globe. Worked at the Guardian Newspaper, Complete Football, Fame magazine, Channels TV and BEN TV in the United Kingdom before starting his own sports company.
BusinessDay
https://businessday.ng/sports/article/ace-nigerian-sports-journalist-kayode-tijani-dies-in-lagos/


So, Kayode Tijani passed on in 2024 at 55. I'm only just getting to know this as of today. He was one of the best sports journalists, analysts and writer. He had a gentle but commanding demeanor when analysing sports events.

My sincere condolences to his entire family.
SportsRe: Muhammad Ali In Lagos At A Night Club In Yaba, Lagos, August 1964 by AlphaTaikun:
Saladdin:
Ali, the World's Greatest Boxer, who left an indelible mark on modern history. smiley smiley


Slight correction on something though, Malcolm X was the one who got the name "Omowale" and not Malcolm. Cheers.
@Saladdin,

I appreciate your input and will do the correction right away. I know that MOST first-time foreign male visitors to Nigeria are sometimes given the name Omowale (or in full Omobowale) when they visit Yorubaland, BUT advanced search of records show that Muhammed Ali didn't get renamed BUT Malcolm X was when he visited Ibadan in May 1964.

Indeed, I got the historical timeline mixed up as Malcolm Little (Malcolm X) and Muhammad Ali both visited Nigeria (Ibadan and Lagos) separately in 1964.

Enjoy your day.

Cheers!



P.S. More insights right BELOW:

Regarding his June 1964 visit to Nigeria, advanced search shows that Muhammad Ali did NOT receive a specific Yoruba name during that trip.

However, many sources confuse Muhammad Ali's June 1964 visit to Nigeria with that of Malcolm X, who visited Ibadan, Nigeria, in May 1964 and was given the Yoruba name "Omowale" (or Omobowale), which means "the son who has come home."

During Muhammad Ali's 3-day tour of Lagos, Nigeria, in June 1964, he was:
Clad in traditional Yoruba Aso Oke agbada.
Photographed playing the gangan (talking drum).

Note on Name Change: In March 1964, Elijah Muhammad gave him the name Muhammad Ali, meaning "worthy of all praises" and "most high".
EducationRe: Should I Travel To UK For Msc Or Start A Business In Nigeria? by AlphaTaikun: 10:12pm On Feb 09
Naya261:
I am planning of travelling to the UK for my Msc programme. My main purpose of travelling is as a means of jakpa not that I really need the Msc. I sold the land i bought in Asaba in 2018 for N22m. I plan to use the money for the tuition fee deposit ( £5,000) and other travel expenses. The complete tuition fee is £15,330. I will study and work in other to pay the remaining balance.

My plan is to remain in the UK and work after my study. Please I need your advice.
Invest the 22 million money in Nigeria. Try pineapple🍍farming, plantain plantation farming, aquaculture of catfish and tilapia fish which you can package for export as smoked fish, or greenhouse farming of fast-growing crops like peppers, tomatoes, and other spices. Do your due diligence and get an expert or mentor in the fields you want to invest in to put you through. Make your money in Nigeria then travel on holidays around the world. There's money to be made in Nigeria. ONLY the ignorant and uninformed posters are NOT seeing what the Lebanese, Indians, and Chinese immigrants, etc, are seeing in Nigeria's untapped wealth.

There's growing anti-immigration in a lot of countries in Europe and Asia right now and you say you don't want to use the Masters degree from the UK so why waste money on tuition and other expenses?
EducationRe: Should I Travel To UK For Msc Or Start A Business In Nigeria? by AlphaTaikun: 10:01pm On Feb 09
hotwax:
Stay and build your life. UK? I felt bad the last time I was in London. Come and see how people running to enter bus.

Walahi, the days of Lagos molue were better than this London.

Build something for your kids. I visit the UK anytime i want, but i can't reside there permanently..ko worth eh rara.

ask your relative in UK to send money home, you will see how they will send 20pounds and feel as if they have spent 1billion...their hustling over there na grade G

Try Finland
Or Denmark. Any Scandinavian country.

Your reference to "Grade G" hustling in the United Kingdom cracked me up.
CelebritiesRe: Photos Of Mr Eazi With Grey Hair Go Viral by AlphaTaikun:
Marvieduke:
Mr Eazi Trends as Viral Photos of His Grey Hair Spark Online Buzz

Nigerian music star and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi, is currently making headlines across social media — and this time, it’s not for a new song or business deal, but for his noticeably greying hair.

The 34-year-old singer began trending in early February 2026 after recent public appearances, including at the Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2026, where fans spotted prominent silver-grey strands. Side-by-side comparison photos showing his earlier darker-haired look and his current greying style quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and other platforms.

The Viral Look That Sparked Debate

Social media users wasted no time turning the photos into memes and hot takes. A wave of humorous comments linked the new look to his 2025 marriage to fashion influencer and actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola. Their wedding celebrations reportedly spanned luxurious locations including Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland.

Some playful reactions online read:

“Marriage never reach 2 years Mr Eazi hair don turn gray, fear women.”

“It’s not up to two years that Mr Eazi got married and grey hair is everywhere. Fear women.”

“The first man to grow grey hair after marriage.”

However, not everyone agrees with the “marriage stress” narrative.

Fans Offer More Realistic Explanations

Many supporters have pushed back, suggesting more grounded reasons for the singer’s new look. Some point out that greying hair can simply be genetic or part of natural ageing — especially at 34. Others believe he may have previously dyed his hair and has now decided to embrace a more natural appearance.

There are also those who credit his growing responsibilities. Beyond music, Mr Eazi is the founder of EmPawa Africa and has expanded into multiple investments and ventures across the continent. Supporters argue that building a business empire while maintaining a global music career could naturally come with stress and maturity.

As one fan put it, “Grey hair doesn’t mean old, it means experience. The hair is just adding extra character.”

From Dark to Distinguished

Older photos from his wedding era show the singer with noticeably darker hair, making the contrast with his recent public appearances even more striking — and meme-worthy.

Despite the online chatter, the conversation has largely remained lighthearted, with many praising his “distinguished” and mature look. Others have defended his privacy, urging critics not to overanalyze a natural change in appearance.

As of now, Mr Eazi has not publicly addressed the trending topic, allowing the internet to continue its classic Nigerian social media cruise.

Grey hair or not, the Afrobeats star remains focused on his music, philanthropy, and expanding business ventures — proving that a few silver strands are only adding to his brand of experience and style.
It's obviously photoshopped. I saw another video and picture online where this young man had more white hairs on his head and moustache and I wondered who the irresponsible person (or persons) creating and spreading these pictures are? They are distorting history with these highly IRRESPONSIBLE photoshopping antics!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlfqP2WADgo
SportsRe: Muhammad Ali In Lagos At A Night Club In Yaba, Lagos, August 1964 by AlphaTaikun:
[quote author=wwwihy post=138416571]Muhammad Ali in Lagos at a Night club in Yaba, Lagos, August 1964


Source[/quote]https://x.com/Yorubaness/status/2020580234773577995

Ali, the Greatest!


If my memory serves me well from reading years back about that 1964 visit to Nigeria, many sources confuse Muhammad Ali's June 1964 visit to Nigeria with that of Malcolm X, who visited Ibadan, Nigeria, in May 1964 and was given the Yoruba name "Omowale" (or Omobowale), which means "the son who has come home."



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_uYWDyYNUg?si=BiOVZQOO15F7dSSO


During Muhammad Ali's 3-day tour of Lagos, Nigeria, in June 1964, he was:
Clad in traditional Yoruba Aso Oke agbada.
Photographed playing the gangan (talking drum).


Ali was NOT given the name Adewale or Omowale during that visit in 1964.

The iconic James Brown "Godfather of Soul," James Brown also visited Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria in the 1960s and he played alongside his friends, Orlando Julius Ekemode and 'Fela Ransome-Kuti (later 'Fela Anikulapo-Kuti). James Brown sampled Orlando Julius Ekemode's 1960s hit "Ijoya" in his international hit song "I Feel Good." The 1960s was indeed a roaring and fantastic decade when Continental Africans, African-Americans, Jamaicans, and other folks from the Caribbean region began to explore mutual opportunities with greater intensity.

Some founding members of the Black Panther Movement also visited Nigeria later in the 1960s.
It's ALWAYS an emotional experience when African-Americans visit the Motherland. African-Americans are more genetically and ancestrally mixed now. Modern DNA testing results show that genetically, each African-American is largely related to folks from nearly all the different regions of Africa (West Africa, Central Africa, parts of "Southern" Africa for those deported on slave ships to the Americas via the slave ports of Madagascar) and Europe more than Continental Africans who aren't so mixed up with other ethnicities BECAUSE most folks in Africa LARGELY get married within their ethnic groups and ancestral homelands.
PoliticsRe: USA Seeks Permission To Establish A Drone Refuelling Station In Nigeria by AlphaTaikun: 9:22pm On Feb 09
SixSeven:
Man is giving Nigeria away to France and USA. Whose next
The war on Jihadi terrorists is a global war and NOT just for Nigeria to fight. The JNIM jihadi group with headquarters in Mali and tentacles in over half of Mali, over half of Burkina Faso and Niger Republic already in their control, is the BIGGEST and deadliest jihadi group and it's affiliated to Al-Qaeda. As of 2024, the United States Government raised an alarm that ISIS is now using the West African Sahel region as it's BIGGEST base for jihadi terror activities NOT even in the Middle East.

So, it's good this collaboration is taking place and there's NO need to be ashamed BECAUSE the United States and her allies are responsible for the inflow of illicit weapons into the arms of Tuareg-led jihadi groups who once worked for Muamar Gaddafi but left Libya for Mali after French troops killed Gaddafi. They should help West Africa using advanced satellite tracking technologies, surveillance and attack drones, sonic weapons and other expensive, advanced Military weapons in clearing up the security mess they created in West Africa via North Africa. Period.
PoliticsRe: USA Seeks Permission To Establish A Drone Refuelling Station In Nigeria by AlphaTaikun: 9:07pm On Feb 09
iwaeda:
USA Seeks Permission To Establish A Drone Refuelling Station In Nigeria



Source
https://x.com/i/status/2020898321200505225
PoliticsRe: Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge Completed By Sanwo-olu Govt by AlphaTaikun: 9:04pm On Feb 09
[quote author=wwwihy post=138416245]Opebi-Mende-Ojota link bridge Completed by Sanwo-Olu Govt

[/quote]I watched the FULL video version on the Opebi-Mende-Ojota link bridge on YouTube last week and the young YouTuber (Sanni) did a fantastic job with his drone shots. I had to follow him as a subscriber on YT.

It's brilliant that Julius Berger has finally finished this iconic bridge that is certain to reduce the horrendous traffic jams on Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way and the Maryland axis right into the Opebi area.


Kudos to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his team on that.
PoliticsRe: Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge Completed By Sanwo-olu Govt by AlphaTaikun: 8:56pm On Feb 09
PDPdestroyer:
Otti really did well with this bridge. This kind of infrastructure can only be built when you vote the right person with no godfather to steal state allocation. Lagos has a lot to learn from Otti and Abia state, kudos governor Otti 👍
After rereading your post right ABOVE, it became obvious to me that you are being sarcastic BUT please STOP using your brand of sarcasm in your posts as it can confuse readers. What has Alex Oti got to do with the construction of this bridge which was ORIGINALLY started and finished by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu's government? A post should convey EFFECTIVE communication to other readers and NOT very annoying innuendos. Some people don't know the difference between sarcasm and reality.

Second, I MUST also emphasize here that the aspersions being cast on Oti by some of you guys is uncalled for. You all fail to realize that Alex Oti is a very good friend of President 'Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Lagos State Governor, and many APC members as well because he once contested under APC for the Abia State Governorship race some years ago and lost. He then left to another party (Labor) and won.
PoliticsRe: I Never Thought Trump Would Recognise Me – Remi Tinubu by AlphaTaikun: 8:02pm On Feb 09
BusinessRe: PROTEGO Plastic Recycling Revolution Begins In Calabar by AlphaTaikun: 8:00pm On Feb 09
AnambraPeople:
https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2026/02/09/protego-plastic-recycling-revolution-begins-in-calabar/
I'll have to do more reading on this project. It seems innovative in plastics recycling. Lagos and more states can make do with this.
Foreign AffairsRe: "China's $15 Billion Airport is SINKING Into The Ocean" by AlphaTaikun(op):
Alusiizizi:
"The Great Wall of Lagos "? You want to know what's worse than a white elephant project? I'll tell you. A white elephant project whose only purpose is to sustain another white elephant project.
You're WRONG. Eko Atlantic City It's NOT a "white elephant" project as it's not in the same situation as this sinking Chinese Airport or the Japanese artificial Island. I'm very familiar with the goings on with the Eko Atlantic City project.

Second, the United States and other big multinational institutions would NEVER invest millions of USD of their funds in a so-called "white elephant" project if they aren't convinced about the structural integrity of that prime location
. That place is already gaining momentum daily in terms of construction with First Bank's new highrise headquarters located there, Total Energies is carrying out a housing project, Television Continental TVC has a new headquarters there, The Rugby School is located there and more.

The U.S. government is constructing a new $537 million Consulate General on a 12.2-acre site in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, which is expected to be completed in 2027-2028. It was designed by the respected firm Ennead Architects, and this facility will be the LARGEST U.S. Consulate in the world, featuring sustainable, secure, and modern infrastructure to support diplomatic operations in Nigeria.


The 3 videos right BELOW show what the new US Consulate General in Lagos will look like:

US Celebrate Groundbreaking Of $537m Consulate Building In Eko Atlantic City

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IXMNwxPCBU?si=pUCSgBNmKcnyKjWQ
Channels Television • 31 Mar 2022

Eko Atlantic: LARGEST US Consolate in The World!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvHDb-HJ2J4?si=AqvdrAn2cFgXzX6b
Ownahome TV • 17 Mar 2024


THE U.S CONSULATE OFFICE IN EKO ATLANTIC CITY LAGOS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjM50dsJeMs
MR CONDOS • Nov 2025
PoliticsRe: Ondo Ogun Section Of Lagos Calabar Coastal High Way by AlphaTaikun: 3:34pm On Feb 09
helinues:
Stop overrating yourself. Which analysis have you made on this forum that came close to reality.

The smart in your monikers name must be a mistake as nothing to show for it
You did well by firmly schooling that creep here.

That boy you responded to is one of the MOST overated monikers I've ever seen in my over 20 years of membership of this discussion forum called Nairaland. He and his ilk are always derailing threads, typing banal and toxic speculations online with NOTHING functional to contribute for the benefit of all.


I wish there's a dislike button here and he'll definitely know how he stands in the committee of those with intelligence and intellect here.
PoliticsRe: How Off-the-shelf Drones Are Changing Jihadist Warfare In West Africa by AlphaTaikun: 3:23pm On Feb 09
CodeTemplarr:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cew8vldpzdyo
The situation isn't surprising for those of us with a deep knowledge of global geopolitical dynamics. It was predicted years ago.

Now the nightmare scenario is here with Iran and Turkey being able to manufacture off-the-shelf surveillance and attack advanced drones.


Some of these drones end up in the hands of these Isis and Al-Qaeda affiliates in the West African Sahel region such as JNIM jihadi group operating in more than half of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic. ISWAP is a breakaway faction of BH operating in the Lake Chad Region bordering Chad, Nigeria, Niger Republic and Cameroon.

The rest of the free world as a collective MUST NEVER give up in destroying the foundations of all jihadi terror groups. This isn't a battle for ONLY Nigeria or the rest of West Africa to fight. It's a global war on terror and the United States knows that based on warnings given by the United States as of 2024, or they would go down if NOT checked. Period.
Foreign AffairsRe: "The Real REASON Britain NEVER Invaded AMERICA Again" by AlphaTaikun(op): 3:09pm On Feb 09
That's an insightful podcast. Britain chose the "balance sheets" over "war" with America despite being the MOST militarily powerful nation on Earth as of the late 1700s through to the 1800s.

That's a good lesson many countries have to start learning. Right of the bat, I strongly think China can learn a lesson from this video with relation to Taiwan and simply trade with China and let her be. Singapore has over 80% of Han Chinese descent mainly from Guangdong Province among her citizens and they are thriving and partnering with China.
Foreign AffairsRe: "The Real REASON Britain NEVER Invaded AMERICA Again" by AlphaTaikun(op): 3:01pm On Feb 09
The Real Reason Britain Never Invaded Again

Why Countries Do This: The Podcast
Why Britain Never Tried to Retake the United States


In 1815, British warships sailed away from a burned Washington, D.C., leaving behind a young republic that had just survived its second war with the world’s most powerful empire. Britain had the navy, the army, and the opportunity to reclaim its former colonies. Yet it chose not to. This video explains why.

The answer isn’t American invincibility or British weakness. It’s economics. After independence, British merchants realized something uncomfortable but decisive: the United States was more valuable as a trading partner than as a rebellious colony. Britain could sell goods, finance railroads, and earn profits, without paying the cost of occupation, rebellion, or administration.


From the War of 1812 to the Oregon Crisis and the American Civil War, moments of near-war came and went. Each time, London chose trade over territory, investment over invasion. By the late 19th century, British capital was deeply embedded in the American economy, and rising threats like Germany made the U.S. a potential ally, not an enemy.

This is the story of how Britain lost America politically but kept it economically, and why empires stopped conquering land and started conquering balance sheets instead.



What this video covers:
– Why Britain accepted American independence.
– The War of 1812 and the choice not to reconquer.
– Trade, finance, and the “informal empire.”
– Near-war crises that ended in compromise.
– How economic power replaced territorial empire.
Foreign Affairs"The Real REASON Britain NEVER Invaded AMERICA Again" by AlphaTaikun(op):
"The Real REASON Britain NEVER Invaded America Again"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JMMliqVJd0
Why Countries Do This • Jan 5 2026
PoliticsRe: Deji Adeyanju Rejects Cap With Tinubu’s Symbol by AlphaTaikun: 2:31pm On Feb 09
Newsgeek24:


A brief moment of drama unfolded over the weekend at a Delta State billionaire’s birthday celebration when activist and vocal critic of President Bola Tinubu, Deji Adeyanju, declined a cap featuring the president’s insignia.

During the event, fashion entrepreneur Seyi Vodi, who was sporting a similar cap, offered one to Adeyanju in a gesture of camaraderie.

The activist, however, immediately refused the offer, a moment later captured on video and shared by Vodi.

https://verynigerian.com/video-deji-adeyanju-rejects-cap-bearing-tinubus-insignia/
CareerRe: No Laptop Needed: The Creative Skill You Can Learn For Free On Your Mobile Phone by AlphaTaikun: 2:20pm On Feb 09
ladywriter:
I’ve been thinking about something lately, and I felt it was worth sharing.

Most of us use our phones every single day—scrolling, chatting, consuming content—but many young people don’t realize that the same phone can actually help them build real skills and even earn money.

About two years ago, I discovered that you can create full 3D animation using only a mobile phone.
No laptop. No expensive software. No complicated setup.

It amazed me so much that I decided to put together a free beginner-friendly course to help any young person who wants to explore creativity, learn a digital skill, or simply try something new that could open opportunities in the future.

And truly,
if you have a passion for storytelling, creativity, design, or you just want to learn something that can become a side hustle, this will really help you.

This isn’t an advert.
I just genuinely believe more young people should explore skills they can learn with what they already have.

If you’re interested in learning something new or discovering a creative skill that might surprise you, I can share the link.

Sometimes the biggest doors open from the smallest steps.

If you want to start learning immediately, here’s the free video lesson:
👉
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g385V1Oqx-s
That's quite interesting.
CultureRe: Why Do Igbo People Claim Yoruba Words To Be Theirs? by AlphaTaikun:
Wulfruna:
This is "K.on.qu.est.'s" alternate account. The ideas and style are hard to miss.
"Radio silence..."

Okay, we are over 8 billion folks living on planet Earth with many people having "ideas and styles" that are quite similar. It's one of the quirky occurences in life. I'm sure you've heard of the "6-degrees of separation" (it's now reduced to 4-degrees of separation).
InvestmentRe: Before You Buy Any Stock In Nigeria, Read This First by AlphaTaikun: 1:54pm On Feb 09
ProfitableMan1:
Investing in the stock market has become more popular than ever in Nigeria, especially with the rise of fintech apps and increased financial literacy campaigns. However, while many new investors are eager to jump in, very few truly understand the types of stocks they are buying — and this lack of understanding often leads to poor financial decisions.

If you're serious about building a profitable and resilient investment portfolio, understanding the different types of stocks is non-negotiable. This article breaks down the major categories of stocks on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and what they mean for your investment goals.

1. Growth Stocks
Growth stocks belong to companies that are expected to grow at an above-average rate compared to other firms in the market. These companies usually reinvest their profits back into the business instead of paying dividends to shareholders.

Key features of growth stocks:

High revenue and earnings potential

Minimal or no dividend payouts

Often found in emerging sectors like technology, fintech, or telecommunications

High volatility and risk, but also the possibility of high returns

In Nigeria, examples include companies that are aggressively expanding their market share, launching new products, or exploring digital transformation.

Best for investors with a high risk appetite and long-term outlook.

2. Value Stocks
Value stocks are essentially "hidden" gems"—companies trading below their intrinsic value. Despite strong fundamentals and stable earnings, the market may temporarily undervalue these stocks due to economic conditions or investor sentiment.

Key features of value stocks:

Undervalued compared to their financials

Offer potential for price appreciation over time

Often come with regular dividends

Require investor patience and confidence in fundamentals

These are great picks for those who want to “buy low and hold.”

Best for: Long-term investors who can spot market inefficiencies.

3. Dividend and Blue-Chip Stocks
Dividend stocks are those that regularly pay a portion of the company’s profits to shareholders. Blue-chip stocks, on the other hand, are shares of large, reputable, and financially sound companies with a history of stable earnings.

In Nigeria, think of companies like MTN Nigeria, Dangote Cement, Zenith Bank, and Nestlé Nigeria.

Key features:

Regular income through dividends

Strong performance history

Lower volatility than growth or penny stocks

Ideal for preserving capital over time

Best for: Income-focused investors and those looking for portfolio stability.

4. Penny, Defensive, and Cyclical Stocks
Let’s touch on three lesser-discussed but important categories:

Penny Stocks
These are very low-priced stocks (often under ₦5), usually from small or struggling companies. They are highly speculative and risky due to low liquidity and transparency.

Defensive Stocks
These stocks belong to companies whose products or services remain in demand regardless of economic conditions — such as food, utilities, or healthcare. Their prices remain relatively stable in downturns.

Cyclical Stocks
Cyclical stocks mirror the health of the economy. When the economy thrives, these stocks perform well. When it declines, they dip. Think of banking, real estate, and construction companies.

Best for:

Penny stocks: high-risk takers

Defensive stocks: conservative investors

Cyclical stocks: investors who follow macroeconomic trends

Final Thoughts
Understanding stock categories is one of the most powerful tools you can use to reduce risk and boost your returns in the Nigerian market. The type of stock you invest in should align with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment timeline.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start investing with confidence, I recommend getting a copy of my book:

The Naija Investor

A beginner-friendly guide that simplifies investing in Nigeria's stock market — written for Nigerians by a Nigerian.
Bump.

Insightful contents.
CelebritiesRe: The One Drop Rule Created A Class Of Blacks With Joe Biden's Bloodline by AlphaTaikun: 1:51pm On Feb 09
TheBedWench:
Your bloodline is your persecution for the righteous. The devil has a bloodline too!

David Jacob Eisenhower is a German Jew. David and Jacob obvious Jewish names and the Eisenhower is strictly German. Askenaski Jews aren't Hebrews and actually hate being called Hebrew. Why? Because they are not sons of Abraham who was Black. The Indians who fled Indian area were Blacks after Aryan invasion and flooding their country side destroying rivers and reservoirs. Yet you can see that Jews have a preference for marrying lightskin mulattoe women.
CelebritiesRe: Wealthy Blacks Try To Play God On Earth Hiding Behind White Supremacy by AlphaTaikun: 1:48pm On Feb 09
CelebritiesRe: The House Slave Is Not A Hero Sons Of Jewish Slave Masters by AlphaTaikun: 1:45pm On Feb 09
TheBedWench:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwM5tpw2XMA


Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's. clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
CultureRe: Why Do Igbo People Claim Yoruba Words To Be Theirs? by AlphaTaikun: 1:40pm On Feb 09
PoliticsRe: President Tinubu receives US AFRICOM delegation at Aso Villa (Photos) by AlphaTaikun: 1:13pm On Feb 09
Jakumo:
It is always great to see another writer who joined Nairaland way back in the stone age when Oga Seun first created this online community. Man, it is scary to see how fast two decades sped by as though on fast forward.

I raise a toast to another two decades of sharing thoughts about Nigeria aboard the Nairaland train.
You said "stone age." That cracked me up over here. cheesy grin

Indeed, It's gonna be 21 years as of March 2026 since I started using NL. It gives me some goose pimples as well when I think about it.

This is my alternate account which I had to switch to when this poorly configured new NL AI bot started deleting some of my posts without commiting any infractions. The only reason why I stayed on is because of the monochrome green layout of NL and the FACT that I've always liked the use of discussion forum formats like that of Allen Says, and more since the 1990s.

We keep truckin'... To our success.

Cheers again!
PoliticsRe: LASG Seals Ladipo Spare Parts Market Over Repeared Environmental Infractions by AlphaTaikun: 12:51pm On Feb 09
PriceActionZ:
Oh, you have good memories bro. I can relate to that ambode and psp owners saga. It's part of why they dealt with him. Bringing unpopular techniques to handle waste management without wider consultations, and it was a flop. I was passing oshodi last year, right inside the vehicle I was, just at bolade bus stop, I could sight a well dressed woman peeing during the day oo, around 2pm. She was peeing at the refuse abandoned on the road. I was like wtf is this man? My friends were like I never see anything. Common, Lagos state can do better.
@PriceActionZ

I appreciate your being on the same page with me here. Indeed, Lagos State can do BETTER. As I'm typing this, there's some anger swelling in me towards the Lagos and Ogun State Governors and their Commissioners of Environmental for being underachievers in the area of urban waste disposal and provision of simple public loos that use biogas to generate cooking gas and electricity. It's an anger laced with the desire to assist them to succeed NOT to pull them down.

Lagos and Ogun States for instance can construct Biogas toilets for free and request for a token of say N100 for regular maintenance in high human traffic areas of Oshodi, Mushin, Ikeja, Marina axis of Isale Eko (otherwise known as Lagos Island), etc, so that people like that woman you referenced in your post peeing in Oshodi can easily pee or relieve themselves while out in public instead of looking around for a fast food outlet to relieve themselves.

Biogas for cooking, biogas for electricity, organic fertilizers from urban waste for organic urban and rural farming is what the Japanese have long created since the 1990s when I saw FIRST saw a documentary on how human waste was turned into totally harmless organic fertilizer by the Japanese and they still do it today. Did you know that the dirty waters of the Lagos Lagoon can be made sparkling clean? The Japanese have the technology to do that as well and I saw with my two eyes how dirty or murky water became very clean while the dirt settled to the bottom.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's FIRST EVER female Commissioner of Agriculture and Systems, gave a time line of May 2025 for the phase 1 of the "Epe Central Agro food Hub" to start. Till date, they haven't started. The aim of the project is to crash the price of food items in Lagos State by 50% of the current open market value by reducing post-harvest loses in refrigerated environments and cutting off these middle men who hoard commodities leading to spikes in prices. Lagos State though has done well by setting up the Mushin Agro Food Hub where food items are sold cheaply which I saw on YouTube and Lagos State also launched 150 CNG-fueled 40 ft trucks for food haulage purposes in late 2025. BUT the Lagos State Governor and his team have to speed up there plans for the benefit of those on the street level and STOP foot dragging. Even the high-capacity CNG buses and electric buses Sanwo-Olu said in 2024 would be rolled out by 2025 haven't been done yet while Enugu and Kaduna States have already launched their own CNG buses.

Promises MUST be implemented with a sense of URGENCY by Governors such as Sanwo-Olu to guarantee a re-election in 2027 for his next successor and political party so that a different political party will NOT irresponsibly use vendetta to abandon highly important, current projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway or the "Epe Central Agro Food Hub" as a vendetta. I've been seeing revenge posts online by these paid trolls stating that if ADC comes into power, the very strategic Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be terminated. Even one of Atiku Abubakar's son irresponsibly said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway should be stopped but he never said the Sokoto-Badagry Highway should be terminated. Such silly thinking.

Cheers.

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