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Fintech Urged as Key to Business Growth for SMEs in Ghana – Experts Highlight…
At the 2025 Citi Business Festival (#CitiBusinessFestival), Martin Kwame Awagah, President of the Ghana Fintech…
US Stock Futures Climb as Trump Brokers Israel-Iran Ceasefire
U.S. stock futures saw a sharp rise on Tuesday following former President Donald Trump's announcement of a…
NGX Urges Regional Collaboration to Boost Trade and Investment in West Africa
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has emphasized the need for increased regional collaboration to harness West…
Bank of Ghana Urges Stronger Cybersecurity Collaboration to Protect Financial…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is calling for enhanced cybersecurity measures across Africa’s financial sector,…
What CBN’s forbearance shift means for banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially ended its post-COVID regulatory forbearance program, signaling a…
SEC Tenure Rule Sparks Panic Among Capital Market Operators in Nigeria
A recent directive from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has created significant anxiety among…
$1 Billion Bitcoin Treasury Firm Launched by U.S. Investor Pompliano in Historic…
A major move in the cryptocurrency world unfolded as U.S. entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano announced the formation…
UK Regulator Moves to Rein in Google’s Search Power with Strategic Market…
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced plans to designate Google with “strategic market…
Naira Holds Steady as CBN Injects $86.6m to Ease Dollar Shortage
The naira closed nearly unchanged on Monday in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) after the…
Dollar Surge May Be Short-Lived Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions, Analysts Warn
The U.S. dollar saw a short-term boost in global markets early Monday following military strikes by the U.S. on…
Petrol Prices Surge Past ₦950/Litre in Nigeria Amid Global Tensions, Naira Slide
Petrol prices across Nigeria climbed steeply on Monday, with pump prices in major cities like Abuja and Lagos now…
Nigeria Earns N70tn from Oil Exports Despite Weak Output and Sector Challenges
Nigeria has generated a substantial N70.1 trillion in oil export revenue over a 15-month period from January 2024…
Absa Bank Ghana: Digital Integration Key to Market Access and SME Financing
Absa Bank Ghana has emphasized the importance of digital integration for business growth, financial inclusion, and…
NGX Opens Week Strong with N279bn Boost as Investor Sentiment Rises
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the week on a bullish trajectory, gaining N279 billion in market…
SEC Tenure Rule Triggers Market Anxiety as Capital Operators Scramble for Clarity
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has introduced a new rule imposing tenure limits on…
European Markets Dip as U.S. Strikes Iran and Strait of Hormuz Closure Looms
Market Reactions to Middle East Escalation:European markets opened the week in the red as geopolitical tensions…
Domestic Investors Dominate NGX with N3.4tn in Trades Amid Rising Confidence
Domestic investors have emerged as the dominant force on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), driving a total of…
Offshore Investors Fuel Nigeria’s Bond Market Rally Ahead of DMO Auction
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) significantly increased their interest in Nigeria’s fixed income instruments…
SEC Ban on Dual Director Roles Wins Stakeholder Support Amid Corporate Governance…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has issued a new directive banning Independent…
Bank of Ghana to Overhaul Reference Rate in Drive for 10% Lending Target
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a major reform targeting the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) as part of efforts…
REA and FCMB Launch ₦100 Billion Renewable Energy Fund to Power Two Million…
In a strategic move to expand electricity access across Nigeria, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and First…
CBN’s 50% CRR Policy Sparks Liquidity Crisis, Threatens Nigeria’s $1tn Economic…
Nigeria's banking sector is facing a serious liquidity challenge following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)…
Global investment decline may worsen due to tariffs, UN trade agency warns
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) declined for the second year in a row in 2024, and projections for 2025…
Dangote Refinery Set to Export First Petrol Cargo to Asia, Signaling Global…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refining facility, is preparing for its first gasoline export…
EU Court Adviser Backs €4.1 Billion Antitrust Fine Against Google Over Android…
Alphabet’s Google is facing a significant legal challenge in Europe as a top adviser to the European Union’s…
Geopolitical Tensions and Central Bank Decisions Keep Global Markets on Edge
Global financial markets remain cautious as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. military action in…
Experts Urge African Organisations to Embrace Digital Transformation for Economic…
Organisations and government agencies across Africa have been strongly encouraged to prioritise digital…
Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds as Access, FCMB, and Fidelity Bank Assure CBN…
The Nigerian stock market saw a significant rebound after major banks including Access Holdings, FCMB Group, and…
CBN Halts Banks’ Foreign Investments, Dividends & Bonuses Amid Market Activity…
In a directive issued on June 13, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a temporary suspension on…
Ghana’s Producer Inflation Falls to 10.2% in May 2025: Lowest Since 2023 Amid…
Ghana’s producer price inflation (PPI) dropped sharply to 10.2% in May 2025 from 18.5% in April, marking the…