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US Economic Activity Increases Slightly Amid Rising Tariff Concerns, Fed Survey…
A recent report from the Federal Reserve indicates that U.S. economic activity has experienced modest growth since…
Foreign Investors Drive Nigerian Eurobonds’ February Rally
Nigeria’s Eurobond market posted a strong performance in February, reflecting growing foreign investor confidence.…
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…
Lutnick Proposes Excluding Government Spending from GDP
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently announced plans to remove government spending from the GDP report,…
European Markets Choppy as Defense Stocks Surge; Thales and BAE Systems See…
European markets experienced volatility on Monday, as defense stocks surged following high-level discussions among…
Ghana’s T-Bill Rates Plummet to New Lows: What’s Next for Investors?
On February 28, 2025, treasury bill rates saw a remarkable drop, marking one of the most significant declines in…
India’s Trade Minister Piyush Goyal Heads to the U.S. for Crucial Trade Talks Amid…
India's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, embarked on a trip to the United States on Monday for urgent trade talks,…
Naira Ends February Strong, Defying Pressure with Gains in Parallel Market
The Nigerian naira ended February 2025 with notable fluctuations in its performance across both the parallel and…
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…
Q4 2024 GDP Report Reveals Economic Weaknesses and Imbalance – Expert Analysis
The recently released Q4 2024 GDP figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicate a…
Interswitch Pushes for AI Integration in Africa’s Workforce and Economy
Interswitch, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, is emphasizing the critical…
U.S. and Euro Zone Inflation Divergence Reaches Three-Year High Amid Economic…
Traders are betting on the sharpest inflation divergence between the U.S. and the euro zone in three years, driven…
Concerns Mount as Naira Strengthens Amid Decline in Forex Reserves
The Nigerian naira has shown notable improvement recently, gaining strength due to foreign exchange reforms…
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…
Naira Strengthens to N1,485 as Dollar Liquidity Improves
The Nigerian naira has strengthened against the US dollar in the parallel market, reaching a rate of N1,485 per…
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…
Experts Predict Strong Q4 GDP Growth in Nigeria but Full Year May Fall Short
Nigeria's economy is projected to see a strong Q4 2024 GDP growth, surpassing the 3.46% recorded in Q3 2024.…
Ghana’s Informal Sector: Major Employment Source, but Low Productivity and…
Ghana's informal sector plays a vital role in the economy, employing nearly 80% of the workforce. However, it…
Naira Strengthens Against Major Currencies Following EFEMS Introduction
The Naira has shown significant improvement against major foreign currencies, including the British Pound, Euro,…
CBN Pledges to Enhance Nigeria-Saudi Economic Relations
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to…
Nigeria Seeks Saudi Investment for Infrastructure Development
The Nigerian government has initiated discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) regarding potential…
Thai Finance Minister Advocates Interest Rate Cut to Stimulate Economic Growth
Thailand's finance minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, has indicated that the country's low inflation provides an…
AfDB Report: Africa’s Economic Growth Shows Improvement Despite Global Challenges
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed signs of economic recovery for Africa in its 2025 Macroeconomic…
Dangote Refinery Holds Over 500 Million Litres of PMS, Aims to Export 60% of…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has made significant strides in Africa's energy sector, with President Aliko…
European Markets Surge as Germany’s Election Results Boost Investor…
European stock futures and the euro climbed on Monday after Germany's election results yielded a mainstream…
CBN Is Likely to Retain Interest Rates Amid Economic Concerns – Coleman Wires CEO
Ahead of the next meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), industry…
CBN Mandates Banks to Publish Details of Dormant Accounts and Unclaimed Funds
In a notable shift in policy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and financial institutions to…
European Stocks Mixed as Schneider Electric’s Strong Profit Boosts Market…
European stock markets were mixed on Thursday morning, following a flurry of earnings releases across the…
Naira Appreciates to N1,535 per Dollar in Black Market Amid Improved Liquidity
The naira has gained value in the parallel (black) market, reaching N1,535 per dollar, driven by a reduction in…