Crypto and Gambling Outpace Nigeria’s Stock Market as Investor Trust Shifts
Crypto and gambling are stealing the spotlight as Nigerians ditch traditional stocks for faster, riskier…
Posted inEconomy Events Press Release
Nigeria’s Recurrent Debt Overshoots Projections by ₦1.63 Trillion in Q4 2024
Nigeria’s debt burden keeps rising as Q4 2024 figures show recurrent debt overshooting projections by…
Nigeria, South Africa Exit FATF Grey List After Major Progress on Money-Laundering, Crypto Regulation
FATF has officially removed Nigeria and South Africa from its grey list after reforms tackling…
Posted inEconomy Fintech Regulations Trends
Over 490 Loan Apps Register with FCCPC as Nigeria Enforces Tough New Lending Rules
Nigeria’s FCCPC has tightened control on digital lenders, pushing hundreds of loan apps to register…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Cyber Security Regulations
INTERPOL, AFRIPOL Bust $562 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Linked to Terrorism in Nigeria
A global INTERPOL-led crackdown has exposed a massive crypto Ponzi scheme tied to terrorism financing…
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CBN Sets Up Working Group to Explore Stablecoin Adoption in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Central Bank has formed a special team to study stablecoin use, regulation, and impact…
Posted inBanking Economy Regulations
Interbank Rates Surge as CBN Tightens Liquidity Through Open Market Operations
Interbank lending rates rose as the CBN implemented liquidity tightening measures to manage excess cash…
CBN to Roll Over N650 Billion Treasury Bills at October 22 Primary Market Auction
The Central Bank of Nigeria will auction N650 billion in Treasury Bills on October 22…
ETPs Gain as Bond Market Dips 0.11% to N51.45 Trillion on NGX
Nigeria’s bond market declined amid profit-taking, while Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) recorded gains and rising…
Posted inAfrica NEWS Regulations
Ghana Targets December 2025 for Crypto Regulation Bill Amid Rising Digital Currency Use
Ghana plans to submit its first virtual assets bill to parliament by December 2025 as…
Posted inAfrica Banking Regulations
Ripple Partners with South Africa’s Absa Bank to Launch Digital Asset Custody Services
Ripple teams up with Absa Bank to bring secure, compliant digital asset custody solutions to…
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Naira Gains Ground Against British Pound as Inflation Eases and Forex Inflows Strengthen
The naira appreciated against the British pound amid easing inflation, improved forex inflows, and stronger…
Posted inAfrica Economy General News
Nigeria Backs Commonwealth’s $2 Trillion Trade Agenda to Boost Economic Ties and Sustainable Growth
Nigeria has joined other Commonwealth nations to pursue a $2 trillion trade goal aimed at…
Posted inAfrica Regulations
Kenya Passes Landmark Crypto Bill, Central Bank to License Digital Assets Pending Ruto’s Signature
Kenya’s Parliament has approved a groundbreaking cryptocurrency bill placing the Central Bank in charge of…
Posted inBanking Economy Opinion Press Release
Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to ₦152.40 Trillion in Q2 2025 as Weaker Naira Inflates Borrowing Costs
Nigeria’s total public debt climbed to ₦152.40 trillion by June 2025, reflecting a ₦3.01 trillion…
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Bitcoin Flash Crash Wipes Out $19 Billion in Record Liquidations as Trump Tariff Move Triggers Market Panic
Bitcoin plunged from $122K to $102K before rebounding, triggering over $19 billion in liquidations across…
A new Scan to Pay and MoneyBadger integration lets South Africans spend crypto at over 650,000 retail outlets nationwide.
South Africa just took a massive leap in crypto adoption — everyday shopping with Bitcoin…
Posted inAfrica
Uganda Launches CBDC Pilot Backed by Treasury Bonds as Kenya’s Crypto Bill Awaits Presidential Assent
Uganda begins its first central bank digital currency pilot while Kenya’s landmark crypto regulation bill…
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Kenya Passes Virtual Asset Bill, Nears Enactment of First Comprehensive Crypto Law in Africa
Kenya’s Parliament has approved the landmark Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, paving the way for…
Posted inRegulations
Dubai’s VARA Fines 19 Unlicensed Crypto Firms Up to $163K for Violating Marketing and Licensing Rules
Dubai’s crypto regulator, VARA, has fined 19 firms for operating without licenses and breaching strict…
Nigeria Opens October 2025 FGN Savings Bonds with Attractive 14.06% and 15.06% Annual Returns
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office launches October 2025 FGN Savings Bonds, offering competitive interest rates for…
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zk-Rollups: The Mathematical Shortcut Powering Blockchain Scalability
zk-Rollups combine cryptography and scalability to make blockchains faster, cheaper, and more efficient without compromising…
Bitcoin Hits Record $125,700 as US Shutdown and ETF Inflows Drive Massive Crypto Rally
Bitcoin surged past $125,700 amid the US government shutdown, boosted by rising ETF inflows and…
