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CBN Intensifies Efforts to Combat Forex Speculation Amid Naira’s Minor…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to…
Ghana Loses $1.2 Billion in Gold Revenue Due to Illegal Smuggling in 2022,…
In 2022, Ghana lost an estimated $1.2 billion in gold revenue due to widespread illegal smuggling, according to…
Stocks Gain, Dollar Drifts as Traders Ponder Trump Tariff Outlook
Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on March 26 as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President…
US Economy Faces Potential Stagflation Risks, But Avoiding Severe Economic Strain
Recent projections from the Federal Reserve have raised concerns about the possibility of stagflation, a period…
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index Falls 2.35% Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
In a day of mixed trading across Asia-Pacific markets, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index experienced a significant drop…
Ghana Intensifies Efforts to Meet IMF Review Deadline, Outlines Economic Reforms
Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reassured that the government is actively working to meet…
Nigeria’s Debt Servicing Hits Four-Year High Amid Rising Borrowing and…
Nigeria's debt repayment reached a four-year high of $4.65 billion in 2024, marking a 32.9% increase from the…
Nigerian Equity Market Recovers with N369bn Gain, Boosting Investor Confidence
The Nigerian equity market experienced a strong rebound on Monday, gaining N369 billion as the All-Share Index…
China’s Vice Premier Meets Blackstone Chairman to Discuss Economic Cooperation
In a significant meeting in Beijing, China's Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Stephen Schwarzman, the Chairman of…
Borrowing Costs Expected to Rise as Nigeria Faces Tightening Banking Liquidity
Businesses in Nigeria may soon experience higher borrowing costs due to a continued dip in banking system…
China’s Economic Resilience and Business Potential Highlighted at Forum…
Vice Premier He Lifeng reassured foreign business leaders about China’s economic prospects during the China…
Ghana Government Falls Short of Treasury Bill Target by GH¢2.8 Billion
In its latest Treasury bill auction, the Ghanaian government has missed its target by GH¢2.8 billion, marking the…
European Markets Rise on Germany’s Debt Reform and Trump-Putin Call
European stock markets closed higher on March 18, 2025, with investors focusing on key developments including…
Revitalizing Nigeria’s Creative Economy: CBN’s Push for a $25 Billion…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Bankers’ Committee, is spearheading efforts to…
Bank of Ghana’s MPC Holds Key Meeting Amid Economic Pressures
The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has started its 123rd meeting today, which will focus on…
Naira struggles at official window, depreciates to 1536/$
The naira faced significant challenges at the official exchange rate window last week, depreciating by 1.25% to…
China Encouraged to Increase Investments and Technology Transfer to Boost…
Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Works, David Umahi, recently urged the Chinese government to enhance its…
African Finance Ministers Push for Immediate AfCFTA Implementation to Drive Trade…
The 57th session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, held in…
FG Moves to Harmonize Fiscal Data for Economic Stability and Investor Confidence
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking proactive steps to harmonize fiscal data across various government…
FG Focuses on Reducing Production Costs to Tackle Food Inflation and Improve…
The Nigerian government is taking steps to address food inflation and accessibility by reducing production costs…
Hong Kong Markets Drop Over 2% Amid U.S. Economic Uncertainty, Asia’s Stock…
Hong Kong’s stock market took a significant hit on Friday, with the Hang Seng Index plunging 2.19% to end the day…
Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar in Black Market, Slightly Depreciates Officially
The naira remained stable against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market on Thursday, closing at…
Naira Faces Growing FX Liquidity Risk Amid Economic and Geopolitical Challenges
The Nigerian naira is facing increasing pressure in the foreign exchange market as it depreciated to N1,580/$ in…
Japan’s Core Inflation Hits 3%, Boosting Expectations of BOJ Rate Hike
Japan's core inflation rate reached 3.0% in February, maintaining pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to consider…
Bank of Ghana Faces Tough Decisions Amid Economic Challenges
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will hold its 123rd meeting starting March 24,…
FCMB Expands Presence with New Branch in Ogbomosho
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has officially opened a new branch in Ogbomosho, aimed at boosting financial…
Sanwo-Olu Advocates for Stronger Market Connectivity to Promote Sustainable…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing market connectivity between…
Deloitte: Ghana’s 4% GDP Growth Target for 2025 Feasible but Faces Key Risks
Deloitte has affirmed that Ghana's 4% GDP growth target for 2025 is achievable, especially following the 5.7%…
65.5% of Nigerians Advocate for Lower Lending Rates, CBN Survey Reveals
A new survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that 65.5% of Nigerian households support a…
Fed’s Dot Plot Eases Investor Concerns, U.S. Markets Surge as Interest Rate…
The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady and maintain a forecast of two rate cuts in 2025…