Shareholders have lamented the difficulties faced by beneficiaries in the recovery of shares belonging to deceased shareholders, stressing that it is one of those things discouraging people from participating in the Nigerian capital market.

As part of the recovery plan for the nation’s capital market   the   Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has mapped out strategies in key areas, especially investor protection and education, to boost investor confidence and enhance the expansion of the capital market role in Nigeria’s economy.

Most people, especially the youths, have business ideas that can conquer the world, and of course, they need money for this. Some other people may just be pressing or prospecting for business opportunities that could, either put food on their tables or argument their existing income.

The following are answers to the Frequently Asked Questions by investors interested in (a) identifying shares which they obtained/purchased through multiple subscriptions to public offers and (b) claiming the dividends accruing to such shares.

Retirement is a reality that would come for everyone at the appropriate time. The best approach anyone can take toward retirement is proper planning which is tailor-made and personal to the individual. Hence, a customized pension plan for every individual begs the question “how much you need to retire comfortably?