Posted inAfrica Banking Economy Exchange Nigeria Stocks Trading Nigeria’s Market Liquidity Jumps 32% Despite CBN Tightening Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 25/01/2026Nigeria’s financial system saw a sharp liquidity boost driven by treasury maturities, even as the…
Posted inAdoption Africa Economy NEWS Nigeria Report Technology NIBSS Explores Offline Payments to Expand Financial Inclusion in Nigeria Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 24/01/2026NIBSS is developing offline payment options to include Nigerians without reliable internet access in digital…
Posted inAdoption Africa Bitcoin Ethiopia Events Reviews Ethiopia Seeks Investment Partners for Government-Led Bitcoin Mining Push Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 23/01/2026Ethiopia is moving to formalise and expand its Bitcoin mining sector through a government-led public-private…
Posted inAfrica Economy Exchange NEWS Nigeria Stocks Trading CBN to Auction ₦1.15 Trillion Treasury Bills Amid Liquidity and Rate Uncertainty Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 21/01/2026Nigeria’s central bank returns to the market with a ₦1.15 trillion Treasury bills auction amid…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Events Leadership Nigeria Reviews Trading Obinna Iwuno Set to Exit as SiBAN President After Transformative Tenure Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 20/01/2026Stakeholders in Nigeria’s blockchain and digital asset ecosystem are preparing for a leadership transition as…
Posted inAfrica Blockchain Crypto Nigeria Reviews Nigeria Processes $92bn in Crypto Transactions, Leading Sub-Saharan Africa Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 19/01/2026Nigeria’s booming crypto activity highlights how inflation, FX shortages, and youth-driven adoption are reshaping Africa’s…
Posted inAfrica Economy Events EU Disburses €1bn to Egypt Under Macro-Financial Assistance Programme Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 18/01/2026The European Union has released fresh funding to support Egypt’s economy, reforms, and financial stability…
Posted inEvents Regulations South Africa South Africa Removed From EU High-Risk List After AML and Crypto Reforms Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 17/01/2026South Africa’s EU delisting reflects major AML, financial crime, and crypto regulatory reforms that restored…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Nigeria Regulations Top News Nigeria SEC Raises Capital Requirement for Crypto Exchanges to ₦2 Billion Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/01/2026Nigeria’s SEC has introduced stricter capital rules for crypto firms to boost investor protection and…
Posted inBlockchain Crypto Events NEWS Nigeria SiBAN Appoints Mela Claude-Ake as New President After Landmark Leadership Transition Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/01/2026SiBAN has appointed a new president following a leadership transition that strengthened blockchain policy engagement…
Posted inAdoption Africa Crypto Events Regulations Zanzibar Approves Crypto “Cyber City” to Attract Digital Nomads Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 15/01/2026Zanzibar has approved a blockchain-focused cyber city aimed at digital nomads, tax innovation, and testing…
Posted inCrypto Regulations South Africa South Africa Approves 300 Crypto Firms as Regulatory Oversight Tightens Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 14/01/2026South Africa has licensed hundreds of crypto firms while intensifying inspections, enforcement, and anti-money laundering…
Posted inAfrica Debt Economy Top News Angola Extends JPMorgan Debt Deal, Secures Extra $500 Million Financing Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 13/01/2026Angola has extended a major JPMorgan debt deal, easing financing pressure while avoiding costly Eurobond…
Posted inAfrica Economy Events Report Zambia to Seek New IMF Financing Programme After Current Deal Ends Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 12/01/2026Zambia plans a new IMF financing programme to maintain reforms, debt stability, and investor confidence…
Posted inOpinion Press Release Regulations Reviews Somalia U.S. Treasury Tightens Rules on Overseas Money Transfers Above $3,000 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 11/01/2026New U.S. Treasury rules target overseas transfers above $3,000, aiming to curb welfare fraud without…
Posted inAfrica Cyber Security Events Report Stablecoins Tether and UNODC Partner to Fight Cybercrime and Boost Digital Asset Security in Africa Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 10/01/2026Tether and the UNODC are strengthening Africa’s digital economy through cybersecurity education, blockchain innovation, and…
Posted inCrypto Ethiopia Report Ethiopia Launches EthioPay, Their National Instant Payment System Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 09/01/2026Ethiopia has launched EthioPay, a national instant payment system designed to boost digital finance and…
Posted inAfrica Economy Report Kenya’s Current Account Deficit Widened Sharply in Q3 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 08/01/2026Kenya’s external balance deteriorated in Q3 2025 as imports surged, services weakened, and pressure mounted…
Posted inEconomy Ethiopia NEWS Nigeria Report Reviews Uganda Ethiopian Birr Among World’s Weakest Currencies in 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 07/01/2026Several African currencies weakened sharply in 2025, exposing structural economic vulnerabilities and intensifying inflationary pressures…
Posted inEconomy Nigeria Regulations Report Nigeria Equities Market Hits ₦100 Trillion on Regulatory Reforms Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 06/01/2026Nigeria’s stock market has reached a historic ₦100 trillion valuation, highlighting renewed investor confidence and…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy Events Stocks Trading Malawi Stock Exchange Performance 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 04/01/2026Malawi’s stock market stunned Africa in 2025, delivering record-breaking gains fueled by inflation, banks, and…
Posted inBanking Economy Regulations South Africa BRICS Gold-Backed Currency Risks and Global Market Impact Explained Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 04/01/2026BRICS nations are exploring a gold-backed currency, but experts warn deep structural and geopolitical risks…
Posted inRegulations South Africa Tax Uganda CARF Crypto Tax Reporting Rules Take Effect in 2026 Across 48 Jurisdictions Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 01/01/2026From January 2026, CARF rules will require crypto exchanges and users to report transactions for…
Posted inEconomy NEWS Nigeria Nigeria Turns Net Lender in Q3 2025 After Sharp External Balance Reversal Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 31/12/2025Nigeria recorded a rare external turnaround in Q3 2025, shifting from heavy borrowing to a…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Education NEWS Regulations Morocco Strengthens Crypto Regulation Ahead of New Digital Asset Laws Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 29/12/2025Morocco is preparing for crypto legalisation by training regulators to supervise digital assets with confidence…