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China Likely to Hold Lending Rates Steady Amid Trade Truce and Recent Easing…
China is expected to keep its key lending rates unchanged during its upcoming monthly review, following!-->…
Senate Demands Explanation from NNPCL Over Missing N210 Trillion in Financial…
The Nigerian Senate has issued a one-week ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to!-->…
FAAC Distributes N1.65 Trillion in May Amid Boost in VAT and Oil Derivation Funds
In May 2025, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed N1.65 trillion to Nigeria’s federal,!-->…
Japan Cuts Super-Long Bond Sales by 10% to Stabilize Market Amid Rising Yields
In a significant shift to its fiscal strategy, the Japanese government plans to cut sales of its super-long bonds!-->…
BoG Maintains Flexible Exchange Rate Policy, Rejects Fixed Band Approach, Governor…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has stated that the central bank is not targeting a fixed!-->…
Naira Strengthens Below N1,600/$ as U.S. Dollar Falters Amid Global Uncertainty
The Nigerian naira continued its strong performance in the parallel market, breaking the N1,600/$ resistance level!-->…
China Pushes Digital Yuan and Multi-Polar Currency System Amid Global Shift
China’s central bank has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the digital yuan (e-CNY) internationally, with!-->…
Markets Wobble as Mideast Tensions Rise and Fed Decision Looms
Global markets remained on edge Wednesday as escalating conflict between Israel and Iran entered its sixth day,!-->…
Wall Street Slips as Mideast Tensions and Fed Uncertainty Weigh on Markets
Wall Street futures declined on Tuesday amid growing investor caution as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its!-->…
Edun, Cardoso Strategize as Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 22.97%
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met with Central Bank Governor Yemi!-->…
World Bank Warns of Alarming Drop in FDI to Developing Nations, Hits Lowest Level…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has plummeted to its lowest point in nearly two decades,!-->…
Emerging Market Bonds Surge as Weaker Dollar Revives Investor Appetite
A sharp decline in the U.S. dollar is breathing new life into emerging market (EM) local currency debt, an asset!-->…
Breaking: Markets Steady Amid Rising Israel-Iran Tensions and Global Economic…
Despite a dramatic escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict over the weekend, global markets opened the week on a!-->…
U.S. Futures Edge Up Amid Mideast Tensions and Fed Rate Speculation
U.S. stock futures showed modest gains on Monday, rebounding slightly after last week's sharp losses driven by!-->…
Investors Ditch Long-Term US Bonds Amid Diminished Hopes for Aggressive Fed Cuts
Investors are turning away from long-term U.S. Treasury bonds as expectations for significant Federal Reserve!-->…
Ibukun Awosika Unveils African Marketplace Dubai 2025 to Boost Global Trade for…
In a bold move to showcase Africa and the Caribbean's finest export-ready businesses, Ibukun Awosika has announced!-->…
Macroeconomic Stability, Investor Confidence Fuel Nigerian Stock Market Surge —…
The President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Oluropo Dada, has!-->…
U.S. Treasury Yields Inch Up Amid Israel-Iran Tensions and Oil Price Surge
U.S. Treasury yields nudged higher on Monday as global markets remained jittery over the intensifying conflict!-->…
Global Trade Rattled as Israel-Iran Conflict Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Surge
The renewed hostilities between Israel and Iran have ignited fresh concerns across global energy markets, with oil!-->…
Inflation Data and Treasury Auctions to Test Bond Market Resilience Amid Growing…
This week marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. bond market as it braces for key inflation data releases and two!-->…
Recapitalization Deadline: BDCs In Talks With CBN, Seek Extension To Dec 31
Following the expiration of the June 3, 2025 recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, a!-->…
Dollar Holds Steady as U.S.-China Trade Truce Offers Limited Certainty
The U.S. dollar and Chinese yuan remained largely unchanged following trade talks in London, where U.S. and!-->…
Markets Wary Despite US-China Trade Framework as Investors Await Concrete Details
Global markets responded cautiously on Wednesday to the announcement that the United States and China had agreed!-->…
EU Lauds Kano as Strategic Hub for Investment and Development in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has acknowledged Kano State as a promising destination for investment and!-->…
National Assembly Eyes Extension of 2024 Capital Budget, Pushes June 12 as…
The National Assembly is considering a further extension of the capital expenditure component of the 2024 federal!-->…
Afreximbank Defends Financial Integrity Amid Fitch’s Negative Outlook Over…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has responded to a recent Fitch Ratings report that assigned a!-->…
Tinubu stabilising Nigeria’s economy…he deserves encouragement – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has voiced his support for President Bola Tinubu, commending his!-->…
Nigeria’s FX Market Soars with $5.96bn Boost, Driven by Local Export and Import…
Nigeria's foreign exchange market witnessed a major uplift in May 2025, with total inflows jumping by 62%!-->…
Ghana Urges AGOA Renewal as U.S. Tariffs Threaten African Exports
Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called for the urgent renewal!-->…
U.S. and China Resume High-Stakes Trade Talks in London Amid Rare Earths Dispute
U.S. and Chinese officials reconvened in London on Tuesday for a second day of trade talks, with global markets!-->…