Posted inBanking Economy Exchange NAIRA RATE Nigeria Naira Falls to N1,398 per Dollar as FX Liquidity Pressures Persist in Nigeria Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 08/03/2026 Nigeria’s naira weakens to its lowest level since January as foreign exchange liquidity shortages continue…
Posted inAfrica Banking Nigeria Regulations CBN Says 30 Nigerian Banks Meet New Capital Requirements as Recapitalisation Drive Gains Momentum Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 07/03/2026 Nigeria’s central bank says 30 lenders have met new capital thresholds as banking sector recapitalisation…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy AfDB Backs Francophone Africa Startups as ECB Warns on Stablecoin Risks Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 03/03/2026 Africa’s development finance and Europe’s monetary authorities are shaping the future of venture capital and…
Posted inBanking Economy Events Regulations CBN Cuts MPR to 26.50%: What the Rate Cut Means for Your Money Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 26/02/2026 Nigeria’s monetary easing cycle resumes, reshaping returns across savings, bonds and equities.At its 304th meeting,…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy South Africa Stocks South Africa Cuts Weekly Bond Sales After Budget Lowers Borrowing Needs Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 25/02/2026 Treasury trims issuance as revised borrowing projections ease supply pressures in bond markets.South Africa’s National…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy World Bank Targets $6bn Concessional Financing Package for Mozambique Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 24/02/2026 Mozambique is set to receive major concessional funding as debt risks and reform pressures intensify.The…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy NEWS Report Namibia Holds Policy Rate at 6.50% Amid Moderating Inflation Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 19/02/2026 Namibia’s central bank maintains caution despite easing price pressures, aligning policy with regional trends and…
Posted inBanking Economy Events Nigeria Report Nigeria Capital Importation Hits $16.7 Billion in First 9 Months of 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/02/2026 Nigeria’s foreign inflows surge in 2025, but heavy reliance on portfolio investments raises sustainability concerns.Latest…
Posted inBanking Economy Regulations Zambia Bank of Zambia Cuts Interest Rate to 13.5% as Inflation Slows Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 12/02/2026 Zambia cuts interest rates again as inflation falls faster than expected and currency stability strengthens…
Posted inBanking Economy Events Fintech Nigeria Regulations Nigeria’s Central Bank Unveils New Institutional Strategy for Fintech Growth Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 05/02/2026 Nigeria is repositioning its fintech sector by shifting from startup-led growth to a stronger, institution-driven…
Posted inAfrica Banking Regulations South Africa South Africa Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 30/01/2026 South Africa’s central bank has chosen caution, keeping interest rates unchanged while closely monitoring inflation…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy NEWS Ghana Cuts Interest Rate to Four-Year Low as Inflation Falls Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 29/01/2026 Ghana’s central bank surprised markets with a deeper-than-expected rate cut, reinforcing confidence in slowing inflation…
Posted inBanking Economy Mozambique Cuts Interest Rates Again as Easing Cycle Nears End Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 28/01/2026 Mozambique has lowered interest rates for the thirteenth straight time, but mounting risks suggest monetary…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy Exchange Nigeria Stocks Trading Nigeria’s Market Liquidity Jumps 32% Despite CBN Tightening Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 25/01/2026 Nigeria’s financial system saw a sharp liquidity boost driven by treasury maturities, even as the…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy Events Stocks Trading Malawi Stock Exchange Performance 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 04/01/2026 Malawi’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 04/01/2026 BRICS nations are exploring a gold-backed currency, but experts warn deep structural and geopolitical risks…
Posted inBanking Top News Nigerian Banks Deposit N3.7 Trillion in CBN Standing Deposit Facility Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 26/12/2025 Nigerian banks parked massive idle funds at the CBN, highlighting excess liquidity and cautious lending…
Posted inBanking Exchange NEWS Regulations SEC Mandates Registration Renewal for Capital Market Operators in 2026 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 22/12/2025 Nigeria’s capital market regulator has announced a mandatory registration renewal and new digital processes for…
Posted inBanking Economy World Bank Warns: Nigeria Among Top Three IDA Borrowers as Debt Pressures Intensify Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 04/12/2025 A new World Bank report shows Nigeria’s external debt burden rising sharply, raising fresh concerns…
Posted inBanking Economy Regulations Nigeria’s 27% Interest Rate Sparks Growth Fears as Businesses Warn of Mounting Credit Pressures Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 28/11/2025 Nigeria’s decision to keep interest rates at historic highs is triggering fresh warnings about slowing…
Posted inBanking Economy Exchange Naira Shows Signs of Stabilization as Reforms and Confidence Boost FX Market Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 17/11/2025 Nigeria’s currency is stabilizing after months of volatility, supported by reforms, stronger confidence and improved…
Posted inBanking Events Regulations Trading CBN Activates New S4 System to Overhaul Treasury Bills Auctions Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/11/2025 Nigeria’s Central Bank is overhauling Treasury Bills auctions with a new digital system designed to…
Posted inBanking Blockchain Economy Exchange NEWS Stocks Elektron Finance Lists N4.64bn Infrastructure Bond on NGX Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 08/11/2025 Nigeria’s capital market just got a major boost as a new high-yield infrastructure bond hits…
Posted inBanking NAIRA RATE Price Analysis Trends Naira Falls to ₦1,436/$ After Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 04/11/2025 The naira weakens sharply as Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria sparks investor panic…
Posted inBanking Economy Press Release DMO Launches November 2025 FGN Savings Bond with Rates up to 14.565% Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 03/11/2025 Nigeria opens a new investment window for citizens through the November 2025 FGN Savings Bond,…