Adenia Partners Strengthens Investment Committee with Franck Falézan Appointment
Adenia Partners, a prominent private equity firm with a focus on growth opportunities in Africa, has appointed Franck Falézan to…
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Parthian Capital Launches Funds to Drive Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Vision
Parthian Capital Limited has unveiled two new investment funds aimed at supporting Nigeria’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy…
Airbus and others call for sovereign infrastructure fund, buy European
In a joint open letter, Airbus, Dassault Systemes, and over 90 smaller European tech firms are calling on European Commission…
Mixed Market Sentiments Persist as Investors Rebalance Portfolios Amid Selloffs
The Nigerian stock market experienced mixed sentiments last week, as portfolio reshuffling and selloffs dominated trading activity. For the third…
T-Bill Yields Decline as Ghana’s Government Records Oversubscription in Latest Auction
In a positive outcome for the government, the latest Treasury bill auction has surpassed expectations, with the government raising GHS…
Basata Boosts Stake in MadfoatCom to 25%, Strengthening Digital Payments in Jordan
Egyptian fintech company Basata has raised its stake in Jordan’s leading digital payments provider, MadfoatCom, to 25%, marking a significant…
Juridoc.tn secures investment from Go Big Partners and 216 Capital Ventures for expansion
Juridoc.tn, a pioneering legal-tech company based in Tunisia, has secured a joint investment from Go Big Partners and 216 Capital…
United Capital Announces N0.50 Final Dividend for 2024, Sets Qualification Deadline
United Capital Plc has declared a final dividend of N0.50 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024. The…
Tinubu’s Reforms Boost Nigeria’s Oil Sector with $17B Foreign Investment
In 2024, President Bola Tinubu’s oil and gas sector reforms attracted approximately $17 billion in foreign investment to Nigeria. According…
UK and Nigeria Launch Creative Industries Technical Working Group
In a significant move towards strengthening bilateral relations, the United Kingdom and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical…
Public-Private Partnerships Crucial to Closing Nigeria’s $100 Billion Investment Gap – Edun
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has underscored the importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)…
FG Expands Bond Listings with Over 900 Million Units on Nigerian Exchange Limited
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expanded its bond listings with an additional 910.3 million units of its existing February…
Chinese Retail Traders Turn to AI with DeepSeek, Redefining Quant Fund Perception
In a dramatic shift, Chinese retail traders are turning to AI tools like DeepSeek, a quant-based platform, to enhance their…
Africa Finance Corporation Marks First London Stock Exchange Listing with Market Close Ceremony
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) recently achieved a significant milestone by marking its first-ever listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE)…
Nigerian Stock Market Declines Amid Selloffs and Declining Fixed Income Yields
The Nigerian stock market closed in negative territory last week due to widespread selloffs in blue-chip companies across various sectors,…
Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Spurs Strong Investor Confidence
Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of strong recovery, with inflation easing to 24.5% in January and a steady rise in…
Foreign Investors Drive Nigerian Eurobonds’ February Rally
Nigeria’s Eurobond market posted a strong performance in February, reflecting growing foreign investor confidence. Data from the Debt Management Office…
Nigeria Secures $50.8 Billion in Global Trade Investment Deals
Nigeria has made significant strides in its economic diversification efforts, securing over $50.8 billion in investment commitments from international partners.…
DMO Announces New FGN Savings Bonds Offering Interest Rates of 16.64% and 17.64%
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has introduced two new Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) savings bonds, offering attractive interest rates…
Hedge Funds and Institutional Investors Boost Retail Store Stocks Amid Economic Uncertainty
In recent months, institutional investors, including hedge funds, have increased their investments in both online and brick-and-mortar retail companies, signaling…
GIPC CEO Calls for Diversification of Foreign Direct Investment in Ghana
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has advocated for diversifying Foreign Direct Investment…
Nigeria Plans $122 Billion Investment to Diversify Energy Sources and Enhance Grid Stability
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a plan to secure $122.2 billion in investments aimed at diversifying the country’s…
Elumelu Pledges Support for Gabon’s Infrastructure Development and Youth Empowerment
Tony Elumelu, the Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), reaffirmed…
Banking Sector Outperforms with 7.76% YtD Gain as Recapitalisation Efforts Gain Momentum
In 2025, the Nigerian banking sector has emerged as a standout performer on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), with the…
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 interest rate…
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 N20.19 billion, signaling…
Nigeria and Kazakhstan to Strengthen Cooperation in Agriculture, Trade, and Technology
Nigeria and Kazakhstan are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral relations, with a particular focus…
Brazil’s JBS to Invest $2.5 Billion in Ogun State’s Livestock Industry
In a major boost to Nigeria’s livestock sector, JBS, the world’s largest protein producer based in Brazil, has announced a…
COMAC vows to resist policies that threaten local investment-GHANA
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has expressed strong opposition to policies that could harm local businesses within Ghana’s…
Olam Group Sells 44.6% Stake in Agribusiness to Saudi Fund for $2.35 Billion
Olam Group, based in Singapore, announced on February 24, 2025, that it will sell a 44.58% stake in its agricultural…