Real estate investment
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InvestmentJul 20, 2014
"You don’t need to be an expert in order to achieve satisfactory investment returns... Focus on the future productivity of the asset you are considering.. If you instead focus on the prospective price change of a contemplated purchase, you are speculating.. Games are won by players who focus on the playing field – not by those whose eyes are glued to the scoreboard... "
InvestmentApr 1, 2014
They say if something is expensive but worth it, you will find a way to get it. And property in regard to land and buildings is one thing that is worth your investment in the long term.
InvestmentFeb 18, 2014
For a lot people within and outside Nigeria, it is a country that is relies on oil through and through. We would be nothing without oil, right? Well, you will be pleased to know this is not true, especially today. Did you know, for instance, that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by about 6.9% in the third quarter of 2013 largely because of the increased contribution of the non-oil sector? What is more, real estate services hold a significant position in this particular sector.
InvestmentJan 29, 2014
There are several factors and considerations that determine where people buy properties from. Just like every human endeavor, location is a key factor that determines the price of a product and the possibility or otherwise of making profit. Conventional wisdom demands that One invests or buys a property from an area that Is already developed or near the city centre. A plot of land or a property in such areas are usually very expensive.
InvestmentJan 23, 2014
I am sure you are wondering what 'PPP' stands for and how it is the panacea to Nigeria's Housing problems. PPP stands for "Private-Public-Partnership". It is a type of business relationship between a government agency and a private-sector establishment geared towards conceptualizing and completing projects that will benefit the public such as Low Cost Housing Estates, public transportation networks amongst others.
InvestmentNov 19, 2013
There is no doubt that real estate is thriving and will continue to be attractive in Nigeria in view of the fact that our enormous population is truly devoid of sufficient accommodation. However it will help if we are a bit more savvy, discerning and not carried away by façade, sales pitch. Juxtapose the current Real Estate windfall with the boom and subsequent bust in Stock prices in Nigeria a while ago which sent some people to their early graves.
InvestmentNov 4, 2013
Uninterrupted Power Supply- Yes Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) is been unbundled and privatized; there is hope that electricity supply will improve soon and this will resuscitate hitherto moribund businesses. Business ideas and careers entwined around uninterrupted power supply will witness a boom.
InvestmentNov 4, 2013
Because of the unprecedented terrorism, insecurity (kidnappings, armed robbery) challenges bedeviling Nigeria, the Security Industry (Provision of Private Guards, Sales of Security Gadgets) is a money-spinner. There is no sign that this insecurity miasma will abate anytime soon.
InvestmentOct 16, 2013
In the introductory part of this series, I drew your attention to some of the inherent challenges of doing business in Nigeria. I also gave examples of individuals that have excelled in the Nigerian Business environment. Herein are some of the fastest growing, business, investment and Career opportunities in Nigeria.
InvestmentOct 14, 2013
Albeit inherent synthetic challenges, Nigeria is pretty much tantamount to a virgin land with a superfluity of business opportunities. All the man-made societal and infrastructural challenges in Nigeria and indeed many developing countries are business and career opportunities in disguise. Contrasted with Nigeria, many Western economies are saturated or nearing saturation point because their public infrastructures are almost sorted. No wonder some of these advanced economies are drifting in and out of recession and depression.
InvestmentMar 5, 2013
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