Trading Insights for Nigerian Investors

Tax optimization strategies, investment guides, and market analysis tailored for the Nigerian market.

NGX Fear and Greed Index: What Market Sentiment Tells Nigerian Investors
Market Analysis

NGX Fear and Greed Index: What Market Sentiment Tells Nigerian Investors

A composite sentiment indicator built from real NGX data, covering market breadth, ASI momentum, volume trends, and sector breadth. How to read it and what to do with the signal.

Apr 5, 202611 min read

Journaira Team

Nigeria's T+1 Settlement Cycle: What Changes for Your Money on May 29
Market Analysis

Nigeria's T+1 Settlement Cycle: What Changes for Your Money on May 29

Nigeria moves to T+1 settlement on May 29, 2026, becoming the first major African exchange on one-day settlement. How other markets fared, who benefits, and what could go wrong.

Mar 19, 202614 min read

Journaira Team

Fixed Income vs Equities in Nigeria: Which Actually Beats Inflation?
Market Analysis

Fixed Income vs Equities in Nigeria: Which Actually Beats Inflation?

Treasury bills yielded 19–21% while the NGX returned 51% in 2025, but inflation complicates the picture. A data-driven comparison of Nigerian asset classes and their real returns.

Mar 4, 202612 min read

Journaira Team

NGX Sector Performance 2025: Where Nigerian Investors Made and Lost Money
Market Analysis

NGX Sector Performance 2025: Where Nigerian Investors Made and Lost Money

The NGX All-Share Index returned 51.19% in 2025, but sector returns ranged from +129% to -1.5%. A data-driven breakdown of what actually happened across Nigerian stock market sectors.

Mar 4, 202622 min read

Journaira Team

How to Import Contract Notes into Journaira: A Step-by-Step Guide
Guides

How to Import Contract Notes into Journaira: A Step-by-Step Guide

A complete walkthrough for importing your Nigerian broker contract notes into Journaira — from understanding what a contract note is, to uploading it and seeing your trades appear automatically.

Feb 22, 202621 min read

Journaira Team

Why Every Nigerian Trader Needs a Trading Journal
Investing

Why Every Nigerian Trader Needs a Trading Journal

Most Nigerian traders track profits but not process. A trading journal reveals the patterns behind your wins and losses — and it might be the one habit that separates consistent traders from everyone else.

Feb 22, 202617 min read

Journaira Team

Nigerian Capital Gains Tax 2025: The Complete Guide for Investors
Tax

Nigerian Capital Gains Tax 2025: The Complete Guide for Investors

Everything Nigerian investors need to know about Capital Gains Tax under the 2025 Finance Act — dual thresholds, FIFO calculations, exemptions, and how to stay compliant.

Feb 15, 202612 min read

Journaira Team

Real Returns After Inflation: What Nigerian Investors Actually Earn
Investing

Real Returns After Inflation: What Nigerian Investors Actually Earn

Your portfolio shows 25% gains, but after inflation your real return might be just 5%. Learn how to calculate inflation-adjusted returns and why it matters for Nigerian investors.

Feb 12, 20269 min read

Journaira Team

Nigerian Stock Brokers Compared: A 2026 Guide for Investors
Guides

Nigerian Stock Brokers Compared: A 2026 Guide for Investors

An honest comparison of Nigeria's top stock brokers — fees, platforms, customer support, and which ones let you import trades into a journal automatically.

Feb 8, 202612 min read

Journaira Team

Tax-Loss Harvesting for Nigerian Investors: A Practical Guide
Tax

Tax-Loss Harvesting for Nigerian Investors: A Practical Guide

Learn how to use investment losses strategically to reduce your Capital Gains Tax liability under Nigeria's 2025 Finance Act dual threshold system.

Feb 5, 202610 min read

Journaira Team

FIFO vs LIFO: Understanding Nigeria's Required Cost Basis Method
Tax

FIFO vs LIFO: Understanding Nigeria's Required Cost Basis Method

Nigeria mandates FIFO (First In, First Out) for calculating capital gains on securities. Learn what this means, how it works, and see worked examples with Nigerian stocks.

Feb 1, 20268 min read

Journaira Team