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Investors Turn Bearish on U.S. Dollar Amid Trump Tariff Concerns
As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to roll out new tariffs, investors are shifting away from the U.S. dollar,…
Bank of Ghana Urges Continued Efforts to Tackle Inflation Amid Economic Growth
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has stressed that while some progress has been made in…
Business Confidence Hits 14-Month High as Inflation Eases in Nigeria
Business confidence in Nigeria reached its highest point in 14 months in March, as businesses experienced rising…
Naira-for-Crude Deal Faces Uncertainty as Dangote Refinery Imports Record…
The Federal Government's naira-for-crude policy, aimed at stabilizing fuel prices and the foreign exchange market,…
Global Stocks Struggle as Tariff Fears and Economic Slowdown Weigh on Markets
Global stocks took a hit as traders reacted to increasing concerns over President Donald Trump's impending tariff…
BoG Unveils New Measures to Strengthen Liquidity Management- Ghana
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced additional measures aimed at tightening liquidity management within the…
CBN Restructures Pre-shipment Inspection Agent Allocations to Improve Efficiency…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a comprehensive restructuring of the allocation of terminals to…
Nigeria’s Forex Inflows Reach $17bn Amid Economic Growth in Q4 2024
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange (forex) inflows reached $17.39 billion in Q4 2024, marking a significant increase…
Euro Zone Inflation Drops to 2.2% in March Amid U.S. Tariffs Concerns
Euro zone inflation eased to 2.2% in March, slightly below the 2.3% recorded in February, according to flash data…
Treasury Yields Drop Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Policy Rollout Amid Economic…
On Tuesday, U.S. Treasury yields decreased as investors braced for the rollout of President Donald Trump's tariff…
China, Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Trade Ties Amid U.S. Tariff Threats
China, Japan, and South Korea have pledged to enhance regional trade cooperation as they prepare for the impact of…
Global Markets Stabilize Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Announcement, Gold Hits…
Asian equities saw a modest rebound on April 1, following Wall Street’s gains the previous day, while gold surged…
Surge in Personal Loans Amid Economic Pressures – CBN Report
In its Fourth Quarter 2024 Economic Report, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that Nigerians secured N470…
Naira Depreciates by 2.5% in March Amid Flat External Reserves
In March 2025, the naira experienced a 2.5% depreciation against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange…
Russian Rouble Expected to Weaken Back to 100 to the US Dollar in a Year
A recent Reuters poll of 18 economists predicts that the Russian rouble will weaken to around 100 to the U.S.…
Nigerians Borrow N470 Billion in Personal Loans Amid Economic Pressures – CBN…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigerians took out a total of N470 billion in personal loans…
Nigeria Secures $500 Million World Bank Loan to Boost Economic Resilience
Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to address its ongoing economic challenges through the…
Headline: Interbank Rate Hits Five-Year High as CBN Tightens Liquidity to Combat…
In January 2025, Nigeria’s interbank lending rate surged to 28.58 percent, marking a five-year high as the Central…
General Insurance Industry Contributes 14.4% More to Nigeria’s GDP in 2024
The Nigerian general insurance industry contributed N349.01 billion to the nation's economy in 2024, marking a…
Wall Street Faces Volatility Ahead with Tariff Deadline and Key Jobs Data
U.S. stocks are experiencing a rocky period as the market braces for a critical week ahead, marked by President…
Wall Street Braces for Trump’s Tariff Announcement Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
Wall Street is anxiously awaiting U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy announcement on April 2, hoping it…
IMF Urges Nigeria to Prioritize Cash Transfers for Vulnerable Households
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Nigerian government to expedite the completion of its cash…
Nigeria’s Interbank Lending Rate Reaches 5-Year High Amid Central Bank’s Tightened…
Nigeria’s interbank lending rate hit a five-year high of 28.58 percent in January 2025, as the Central Bank of…
Nigeria Calls for Global Unity to Address Urbanization Challenges Amid Global…
Nigeria's government has called for innovative solutions and enhanced international cooperation to tackle the…
US Suspends Financial Contributions to WTO Amid Review of Global Commitments
The United States has temporarily halted its financial contributions to the World Trade Organization (WTO) as part…
Dollar Faces Volatility as Inflation Data and Tariffs Loom
The U.S. dollar was poised for a steady finish to the week but on track for a quarterly loss, as concerns over…
Nigeria’s Infrastructure Deficit Threatens Economic Growth and Stability
Nigeria’s economy is facing significant challenges due to a growing infrastructure deficit that is impeding…
Nigeria Faces Economic Slowdown as Money Supply Declines for the First Time
Nigeria's economic outlook is growing increasingly uncertain as the country experiences its first decline in money…
Liquidity Surge Reduces T-Bill Yields, Eases Borrowing Costs for Nigerian…
Increased liquidity in Nigeria's financial markets has led to a decline in the yields on one-year Treasury bills…
Nigerian Banks Turn to Expensive Commercial Papers Amid Liquidity Crisis
In response to mounting liquidity challenges, Nigerian banks are increasingly resorting to expensive short-term…