If I Want to Build Wealth From Scratch, Where Should I Begin Investing

Begin with financial education, an emergency fund, and consistent investments in diversified assets such as stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds.

Ah, I’m trying to figure this out too since I just joined the simulation platform to learn without risking actual cash. From what I’m gathering in the beginner modules, the best starting point might just be opening the virtual account, exploring how the Nigerian Exchange works, and picking a couple of stable companies we actually know to watch for a bit. Is anyone else starting by just reading through the annual reports, or am I supposed to jump straight into buying virtual shares?

Welcome to the grind, especially since you're using the sim to test the waters without risking your actual salary. Since you're starting from scratch, your very first entry shouldn't even be a stock pick—it should be learning how to read NGX sector movements and volume patterns. Spend a few weeks tracking heavyweights like the banks or consumer goods just to understand how market sentiment shifts before you ever worry about timing a trade.