The Profile of the Main Opposition Candidate Is Issa Tchiroma Bakary a Distractor or a Liberator? By The Afrisocrat Political Desk | 2025 Presidential Election Special Early Life & Education Born on 10 September 1949 in Garoua, northern Cameroon, Issa Tchiroma Bakary grew up in a respected family where his father served as an advisor to the Lamido. This upbringing instilled in him deep values of responsibility, discipline, and service to the community. After early schooling in Douala, he pursued technical training in transport and materials engineering before traveling to Paris. At the University of Paris (Jussieu), he prepared for a PhD in mathematics before redirecting his focus to mechanical engineering at ISMCM, graduating as a railway engineer. Returning home, he worked at Regifercam in Douala, embodying the discipline and pragmatism of a technocrat committed to service. Imprisonment & Political Rise In...
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO INVESTING IN THE NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) is one of Africa’s most dynamic financial markets, offering opportunities for wealth creation and long-term growth. For beginners, the key is understanding how it works, minimizing risks, and investing wisely. Unlike gambling or quick-money schemes, stock market investment requires knowledge, patience, and strategy. With discipline, anyone can use the Nigerian stock market as a path to financial independence. STEPS TO START 1. EDUCATE YOURSELF Before investing, learn the basics. Familiarize yourself with common financial terms: Shares/Stocks – Units of ownership in a company. Dividends – Profit shared with shareholders. Bonds – Debt securities issued by governments or corporations. Mutual Funds/ETFs – Pools of funds invested in a basket of stocks or bonds. Knowledge reduces fear and helps you make informed decisions. 2. CHOOSE A STOCKBROKER You cannot buy shares directly from the NGX. You...