In this edition, we conclude on the tips for establishing a successful cooperative society. Meanwhile, you are invited to share your opinion or thoughts on this subject by writing to [email protected].

On the top ten performing stocks last week were Jos International Breweries Plc, JIB, Vono Products Plc, Thomas Wyatt Nig. Plc, Ikeja Hotels Plc, John Holt Plc and Academy Press. Others are Nigeria Aviation handling Company, NAHCo, Flour Mills Nig. Plc, Paints and Coating Manufacturers Plc and Aiico Insurance Plc.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE has explained that its newly inaugurated Board of Trustees of Investors Protection Fund (IPF) is considering the modalities for the implementation of the Fund.

I share the mindset of some people in the market decrying the current level of market knowledge of majority of the Nigerian minority shareholders. And that is where enlightenment exercise should come in because our people need to be educated.

Cooperatives are risky and have limitations. But the long term benefits are very rewarding for the individual, the group and the nation. If you and some other people have decided to form one (everybody should be encouraged to belong to a cooperative group), the following tips would help you avoid or reduce to barest minimum, the risk and limitations of investment through a cooperative.