NGX Considers Extending Trading Hours to 5 PM Amid Push for Market Innovation
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) is exploring a significant extension of its trading hours, moving from the current 9:30 am–2:30…
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Turning stock market downturns into long-term gains
In Nigeria, headlines about plunging indices, falling share prices, and foreign capital flight often stir anxiety among investors. Yet experts…
Cedi Depreciation Sparks Debate Over Bank of Ghana’s Currency Support, Ahiagbah Slams Artificial Stability
The Ghanaian cedi’s sharp decline in recent weeks has reignited debate over how the currency was previously stabilised. Richard Ahiagbah,…
CBN and SEC Approve Wema Bank’s ₦150bn Rights Issue, Pushing Capital Above Regulatory Threshold
Wema Bank Plc has received the green light from both the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and…
Ghana’s Cedi Expected to Stabilize Within 5% Depreciation, President Mahama Says
President John Dramani Mahama has projected that the Ghanaian cedi will maintain moderate depreciation in the coming months, remaining within…
NGX Extends Bullish Run with N254bn Gain as Banking and Insurance Stocks Drive Market
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its bullish momentum on Tuesday, as investors’ strong interest in banking and insurance stocks lifted…
Ghanaian Cedi Loses Ground as Import Demand Surges Ahead of Holiday Season
The Ghanaian cedi’s recent status as a global top performer has hit a stumbling block as rising demand for dollars…
Ghana Treasury Bills Undersubscribed by 50% as Yields Decline Across All Tenors
Treasury bill auctions in Ghana continue to struggle with weak investor demand, as the latest primary market results revealed a…
Nigerian Stock Market Slips to N88.9tn Amid Bearish Trading, Investors Lose N438bn
The Nigerian Exchange closed in the red on Thursday as bearish trading wiped off N438 billion from investors’ wealth, pushing…
NGX Market Cap Drops N663bn as Bearish Sentiment Persists
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) extended its bearish streak on Wednesday as equities investors lost N663 billion in market value due to sustained…
PenCom Blacklists Seven Mortgage Banks, Suspends RSA-Backed Equity Contributions
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has suspended the processing of equity contribution applications from seven Primary Mortgage Banks over alleged…
Bank of Ghana Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Manage Credit Risk, Boost Liquidity, and Strengthen Banking Resilience
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a comprehensive package of regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s banking sector.…
Public-Private Partnerships Vital to Expanding Nigeria’s Non-Interest Finance Sector — Wale Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has stressed that stronger public-private partnerships (PPPs) are…
Pension fund investment in real estate balloons by 418% to N77.8bn
Pension fund investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) surged dramatically by 417.8% to N77.8 billion in the first half…
Ghana’s Financial Sector Assets Surge to GH₵525bn in 2024 Despite Lower GDP Share
Ghana’s financial sector recorded substantial growth in 2024, with total assets climbing by 34.6% to GH₵525.59 billion, according to the…
European Markets Poised for Positive Start as Global Trade Talks Take Center Stage
European markets are expected to open the week on a positive note, with futures data indicating modest gains across major…
SEC DG Agama Named Vice Chair of IOSCO’s Africa/Middle East Committee
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has been elected Vice Chairman of the Africa/Middle East…
Pension Fund Performance Review: FCMB Pensions Limited Leads with 5.68% Return in July 2025
Nigeria’s pension industry maintained its steady performance in July 2025, delivering positive returns across all Retirement Savings Account (RSA) fund…
Nigeria’s Foreign Investment Jumps 67% to $5.6bn in Q1 2025
Nigeria experienced a significant boost in foreign capital inflows in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with total capital importation…
Nigerian Stock Market Hits Record High as NGX Gains 5.07%, Adds ₦4.32 Trillion in Value
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) continued its remarkable bullish run, marking its tenth consecutive week of gains. The All-Share Index (ASI)…
FG’s Forex Windfall Plummets 73% in H1 2025 Amid Exchange Rate Realignment
Nigeria’s federal government saw a sharp 73% decline in foreign exchange (FX) gains during the first half of 2025, dropping…
NGX Wraps Up Bullish July with N12.62tn Surge, All-Time Highs Set Ahead of Earnings Season
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) ended July 2025 on a powerful bullish streak, with market capitalization surging by a remarkable N12.62tn.…
Bank of Ghana Slashes Interest Rate to 25% as Inflation Drops, Sparking Price Reductions
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has significantly cut its benchmark interest rate by 300 basis points, reducing it from 28%…
Nigeria Eurobond Yields Hit 3-Year Low as Investor Confidence Surges on Economic Reforms
Nigeria’s Eurobond yields are nearing their lowest levels in three years, a development driven by strong investor confidence in the…
Federal Reserve Holds Steady on Rates as Internal Divisions and Political Pressure Mount
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates following its meeting this week, echoing the stance taken in…
Naira Bonds Lead Emerging Markets Rally as Tinubu’s Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
Since President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023, Nigeria’s financial reforms have sparked a remarkable rally in the country’s…
Bank of Ghana’s MPC Convenes to Set Economic Tone Amid Signs of Stability
The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kicked off its 125th regular meeting today, July 28, to assess recent…
SEC Embraces Quantum and Blockchain to Transform Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies…
Nigeria’s Economy Rebounds: Edun Hails Rebasing and Q1 2025 GDP Growth as Signs of Inclusive Takeoff
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has praised the rebased Gross Domestic Product…
African Sovereign Wealth Funds Rise as Pillars of Infrastructure and Economic Stability — NSIA CEO
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) across Africa are emerging as powerful tools for capital mobilisation, strategic investments, and long-term economic resilience,…