Stock Futures Climb Ahead of Fed’s Rate Decision Amid Market Volatility
Stock futures saw a slight increase on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, set for release…
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CBN’s Bank Recapitalisation and FX Reforms Pave Path to $1 Trillion Economy by 2030
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is implementing a series of strategic reforms to strengthen the nation’s financial services sector,…
Ghana Must Strengthen Domestic Bond Market to Reduce External Borrowing – Terkper
In a recent address at the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) 2025 Budget Digest Forum, Presidential Advisor on the Economy, Seth Terkper, emphasized…
Insurance Brokers Eye Opportunities in $490B AfCFTA Market Amid Regulatory Concerns
As Nigeria joins 54 other African nations in advancing a single trade area under the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Finance Minister Pledges Support for Private Sector Growth in Meeting with Dangote
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment to stimulate private-sector investments and boost economic growth…
Nigeria’s Crypto Future: Stronger Regulations to Boost Investment, Says FlashChange CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of FlashChange, Bidemi Oke, discussed the growing role of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria’s financial landscape, emphasizing that…
Big Tech’s Data Center Surge Sparks New Risks for U.S. Power Grid
The rapid expansion of data centers in the U.S., particularly in regions like Data Center Alley near Washington D.C., is…
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Economic Projections Reflect Uncertainty Amid Trump’s Policies
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its policy interest rates in the 4.25%-4.50% range, while releasing new economic projections.…
Exporters and Non-Bank Corporates Lead Nigeria’s Dollar Inflows as Naira Weakens
Exporters and non-bank corporates were the main contributors to Nigeria’s dollar inflows, accounting for 64% of the total inflow into…
Bitcoin Surges Above $82K Amid FOMC Meeting Speculation
Bitcoin (BTC) has been holding steady above $82,000, with market participants eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Federal Open Market…
Nigeria’s Economic Rebase Offers New Growth Opportunities for Businesses and Consumers in 2025
Nigeria has entered 2025 at a crucial economic crossroads, following a period of substantial reforms designed to reshape its financial…
PAFON 2.0 Set to Revolutionize AI-Driven Payment Systems in Nigeria
The Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) 2.0 is gearing up to bring together Nigeria’s top digital finance experts, policymakers, and tech…
Ghana’s 2025 Budget Allocation to Agriculture Deemed Insufficient by Agri-Impact CEO
In the 2025 national budget, only GH¢1.5 billion, representing 0.54% of the total GH¢279 billion, has been allocated to the…
European Markets Rise as Germany Passes Debt Reform, Trump and Putin Discuss Ceasefire
European stock markets saw a positive close on Tuesday, with investor attention focused on Germany’s approval of a historic debt…
Nigeria’s Inflation Crisis: Erosion of Savings and Wealth Strikes Hard
Nigeria’s inflation crisis has escalated, eroding the wealth of millions of citizens and making it increasingly difficult to save or…
Google’s $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition Deal Sped Up After Trump’s Inauguration
Google’s deal to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, valued at $32 billion, gained significant momentum after Donald Trump’s inauguration in…
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Inflation Concerns
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to keep its short-term policy rate unchanged at 0.5% during its latest meeting on…
Stock Market Sees N266bn Loss Amid Profit-Taking in BUA Cement and Other Stocks
The Nigerian stock market experienced a decline of N266 billion on the back of profit-taking, particularly in BUA Cement, which…
CBN Approves Greenwich Holdings Structure to Strengthen Financial Group’s Growth
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval for the establishment of Greenwich Holdings Limited as the new financial…
AI to Revolutionize Marketing Strategies, MediaFuse-Dentsu Pioneers Change
MediaFuse-Dentsu Nigeria has announced its plans to revolutionize marketing communications with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven integrated growth solutions. This move was…