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Bank of Ghana Suspends Gold-for-Oil Programme Amid Policy Challenges
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has decided to suspend its Gold-for-Oil program due to operational and policy challenges…
Ghana Saves GH¢1bn After Treasury Bill Rate Reduction
Ghana has saved approximately GH¢1 billion following a significant reduction in Treasury Bill (T-Bill) rates,…
United Capital Proposes N9bn Final Dividend Following Strong 2024 Performance
United Capital Plc has announced a final dividend of N9 billion, equivalent to 50 kobo per share, for the year…
Hedge Funds and Institutional Investors Boost Retail Store Stocks Amid Economic…
In recent months, institutional investors, including hedge funds, have increased their investments in both online…
Nigerian Money Market Liquidity Rebounds in February, Likely to Sustain Bullish…
In February 2025, the Nigerian money market witnessed a notable improvement in system liquidity, reaching N572.8…
CBN Enhances Oversight to Safeguard Nigeria’s Financial System
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intensifying efforts to ensure a transparent and resilient financial system…
Ten Stockbrokers Trade Over N601 Billion on NGX in First Two Months of 2025
In the first two months of 2025, ten stockbrokers on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) facilitated transactions…
NGX Group Sees 157.3% Surge in Profit, Reaches Record N13.6 Billion for 2024
NGX Group has reported a significant profit before tax (PBT) of N13.6 billion for the year ending 31 December…
CBN Enhances Financial Oversight to Strengthen Compliance with Global Banking…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to reinforcing the nation's financial sector by…
Nigerian Stock Market Suffers N421bn Loss Amid Bearish Trends
The Nigerian Exchange experienced a significant downturn last week, with the market losing N421bn. The All-Share…
CBN Halts Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Slowdown and Naira Strengthening
In a notable shift from its aggressive tightening policies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has paused its…
Capital Market Key to Nigeria’s Economic Stability, Says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the crucial role of Nigeria’s capital market in ensuring economic…
Net Foreign Exchange Inflows Surge by 44% to $41.89 Billion in 2024
The net foreign exchange inflows into Nigeria's economy increased by 44.8% year-on-year, reaching $41.89 billion…
Foreign Investment Outflow Hits N20.19bn in January, Threatening Market Stability
In January 2025, Nigeria’s stock market faced a significant challenge with a net foreign investment outflow of…
World Bank to Approve $2.2 Billion Loan for Nigeria in 2025
Nigeria is set to receive a $2.2 billion loan from the World Bank in 2025, aimed at supporting six major…
US Stock Futures Surge as Trump’s Tax Cut Plans Advance
U.S. stock futures saw a significant rebound on Wednesday following House Republicans' progress on Donald Trump’s…
Finance and Insurance Sectors Drive Nigeria’s GDP Growth in 2024
In 2024, Nigeria’s finance and insurance sectors played a significant role in boosting the country’s real GDP…
Ghana and Rwanda Sign MoU to Enhance Cross-Border Fintech Operations
Ghana and Rwanda have taken a significant step towards financial innovation by signing a Memorandum of…
SEC Shortens Capital Market Approval Time to 14 Days
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has significantly reduced the approval time for companies looking to…
Rewane: CBN’s Intervention Policies Strengthen Naira Stability
Economist Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivative Company, has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)…
LCCI Calls for Monetary Policy to Address Real Economic Pressures, Not Just…
The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, has urged the…
Strong Demand for Bank of Ghana Treasury Bills as Rising Interest Rates Influence…
The Bank of Ghana's latest treasury bills auction, held on February 21, 2025, revealed strong demand for…
Nigeria’s Currency in Circulation Reaches N5.24 Trillion, 90.4% Held Outside…
Nigeria's total currency in circulation hit a record high of N5.24 trillion in January 2025, reflecting a 43.5%…
Bank of Ghana Signals Review of Cash Reserve Ratio to Ease Liquidity Strain
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signaled its intention to gradually review the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for commercial…
Financial Inclusion Key to Nigeria’s Economic Development, Says CBN
The Deputy Governor for Financial Systems Stability at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Philip Ikeazor,…
US companies swap dollar bonds into euros to lower funding costs
U.S. companies with international operations are increasingly using cross-currency swaps to convert their dollar…
Rural Banks in Ghana Embrace GhanaPay to Stay Competitive
Rural banks in Ghana are increasingly adopting the GhanaPay platform developed by the Ghana Interbank Payment and…
Bond Investors Urged to Rethink Strategies as Interest Rate Cuts Loom
Bond investors are being urged to reconsider their strategies as projections grow regarding a potential interest…
Nigeria’s Cyber Threat Risk Rises as Attacks Surge, Now Ranked 11th in…
Nigeria’s cyber threat risk has significantly increased, with the country now ranked 11th on the Cyber Threat…
Banks and Fintechs in Nigeria Embrace Blockchain to Boost Financial Services
In early January 2025, PalmPay, a fintech platform, announced its integration of blockchain technology to improve…