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SEC Sets November Deadline for T+2 Settlement Cycle, Aims for Faster, Safer Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has mandated that all capital market participants…
CBN Drains N1.1 Trillion via OMO Auctions in May to Boost FX Inflows Amid Tight…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) withdrew a substantial N1.1 trillion from the financial system through Open…
Oando Surge Lifts NGX Market Cap to N71 Trillion Amid Strong Investor Sentiment
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) witnessed a remarkable milestone as its total market capitalisation soared to…
Naira Hits Two-Month High at N1,565.46/$ as CBN Reforms Steady FX Market
The naira surged to a two-month high on Wednesday, trading at N1,565.46 per US dollar in the official foreign…
Recapitalization Deadline Looms as Only 10% of Nigeria’s Bureau De Change Comply;…
The recapitalisation deadline for Nigeria’s Bureau De Change (BDC) operators expires today, with less than 10…
3 Million Jobs at Risk as 1,500 Nigerian Bureau De Change Operators Fail…
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) June 3, 2025 deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to meet new…
Telcos Threaten to Withdraw USSD Services Amid Banks’ Misinformation and Unpaid…
Nigeria’s major telecom operators, including MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9Mobile, have issued a warning to banks…
BoG Cracks Down on Hidden Bank Charges, Tightens Oversight in Banking Sector-Ghana
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to introduce a series of tough regulatory measures aimed at curbing hidden bank…
Kenya Approves Moniepoint’s Entry with 78% Acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank
Kenya’s Competition Authority has granted approval for Moniepoint Inc.’s acquisition of a 78% stake in Sumac…
Global Markets Waver as Trade Uncertainty and Economic Data Weigh on Investor…
Global markets showed signs of caution on Tuesday as European shares and U.S. stock futures declined, reflecting…
NGX Chief Urges Rethink of Africa’s Growth Model, Calls for Homegrown Capital and…
Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), has urged African…
Ghana’s Cedi Becomes World’s Best-Performing Currency Amid IMF Aid, Commodity…
In 2025, Ghana’s currency, the cedi, has emerged as the top-performing currency globally, appreciating nearly 50%…
CBN’s Recapitalization Deadline Expires: BDC Operators Urge Extension to Save 3…
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to meet new recapitalization…
Moody’s Upgrades Nigeria’s Credit Rating Amid Economic Reforms
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Nigeria’s credit rating from “Caa1” to “B3”, citing meaningful strides in…
BREAKING: Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New AfDB President, Succeeding Adesina
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, former Minister of Economy and Finance in Mauritania, has been elected as the 9th President of…
Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Debt Talks Under G20 Framework
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to equitable and transparent debt restructuring negotiations…
Nigeria and South Africa Among Africa’s Biggest Losers as $125 Billion in Tax…
Africa is losing an estimated $125 billion in tax revenue annually due to the large informal economies prevalent…
Nigerian Stock Market Extends Gains, Rises by 0.27%
Nigeria’s stock market continued its positive momentum on Wednesday, climbing by 0.27 percent. The uptick was…
GEXIM and Saudi EXIM Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade and Project…
In a move to bolster Ghana's economic transformation through enhanced international trade and export development,…
SEC Warns Nigerians Against Unregistered Silverkuun Investment Cooperative
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to the Nigerian public against engaging…
Japan Unlikely to Dump U.S. Treasuries Amid Lack of Alternatives, Says Ex-BOJ…
Japan is unlikely to have sold off its substantial U.S. Treasury holdings despite a major sell-off in April,…
AfDB Forecasts 6% Naira Depreciation by 2026 Amid Global Market Volatility
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected that the Nigerian naira will depreciate by at least 6% between…
CBN Launches New Shari’ah-Compliant Tools to Strengthen Nigeria’s Non-Interest…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced innovative liquidity management instruments to advance the…
Shares Stall Ahead of Nvidia Earnings as US Dollar Climbs on Strong Economic Data
Global stock markets showed mixed signals on Wednesday as investors grew cautious ahead of Nvidia’s highly…
Jinapor Urges Swift Operationalisation of Africa Energy Bank to Power Continental…
Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has called for urgent action to make the Africa…
Ghana Poised for Economic Growth Beyond IMF Support – Deputy Finance Minister
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has reaffirmed the government’s determination to guide Ghana’s economy…
Tinubu seeks Reps approval for $21.5bn external loan, N757.9bn bond
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian House of Representatives to approve a comprehensive…
CBN Launches New Liquidity Tools to Boost Non-Interest Banking Sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a suite of innovative liquidity management instruments tailored…
Local Investors Dominate N2.7 Trillion Stock Deals in First Four Months of 2025
In the first four months of 2025, stock transactions on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) totaled N2.714 trillion, a…
South Korean Stocks Lead Asia’s Gains as Trump Delays EU Tariffs; China, Hong Kong…
South Korean stocks surged over 2% on Monday, outpacing other Asia-Pacific markets, following U.S. President…