Accessing funding for a business can be done through multiple channels, depending on your stage of growth, business model, and financial needs. Here are the main options: • Traditional financing from banks or credit unions.• Options include:• Term Loans (fixed repayment schedule).• Lines of Credit (flexible borrowing limit).• Requires a strong business plan, good credit,…
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Real assets: Consider investing in real estate, precious metals (like gold), or tangible commodities these often outperform inflation . Diversify portfolios: Spread out investments across equities, bonds, REITs, mutual funds—mixing asset types helps mitigate inflation’s bite . Inflation-linked securities: Sovereign Sukuk bonds (from the federal government) adjust with CPI, helping keep real value intact ….
In 2025, the NGX Insurance Index, which tracks 15 of the sector’s most capitalized and liquid players, has surged by 82% YtD, second only to the Consumer Goods Index and far ahead of the broader market’s 37% YtD gain. Companies riding this wave include AXA Mansard Insurance and Cornerstone Insurance Plc.AXA Mansard’s market value has risen by 101% year to far, to N148.5 billion, making it the NGX’s third-most valuable insurance stock.Cornerstone has grown 78% year to date to a market capitalization of N116 billion, placing fourth in the category.These improvements have generated strong real returns for investors. Beyond the price increase, the important question…
