The federal government of Nigeria, who owns 100% equity on the property at the moment, has faced a lot of antagonism both locally and internationally.

In late 2009, eBay completed the sale of Skype for $2.75 billion, but will still own 30% equity in the company.

That is because Federal regulations prohibit one company from owning substantial equity in cable systems that reach more than 30 percent of the nation's households.

In fact, stocks are now the largest asset families own, exceeding even home equity.

For example, the applicant must disclose whether an investigator owns equity in the sponsor, or owns proprietary interest in the product under investigation.

Group equity or zero-equity housing cooperatives do not allow members to own equity in their residences and often have rental agreements well below market rates.

"People who were previously locked out of owning equity in this economy, now have a piece of the pie."

The F.D.I.C. is not permitted to own common equity in banks.

Mr. Lydon and his senior producer wanted to own equity in the show that they developed.

Idea Cellular owns more than 80% equity in Spice Communications.