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 inEconomy Exchange Nigeria Regulations Nigeria Capital Market Contribution to GDP Hits 33% as Market Cap Surges 125% Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 23/02/2026 Nigeria’s capital market expansion accelerates, but regulators warn liquidity gaps could threaten long-term sustainability.Nigeria’s capital…
Posted inEconomy Nigeria Regulations Nigeria DMO to Auction ₦800bn FGN Bonds as Yields Fall Below 20% Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 23/02/2026 Nigeria’s debt office tests softer borrowing costs amid easing yields and strong institutional demand.The Debt…
Posted inDebt Economy NEWS Nigeria Report Nigeria Public Debt Rises to $103.94 Billion as Domestic Borrowing Surpasses External Loans Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 21/02/2026 Nigeria’s public debt climbs above $103 billion, with domestic borrowing now forming the larger share…
Posted inAdoption Bitcoin Crypto Economy Ethiopia NEWS Ethiopia Becomes 8th Largest Bitcoin Miner with 2.7% of Global Hashrate Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 21/02/2026 Ethiopia rises to global Bitcoin mining prominence, leveraging hydropower while government moves toward direct state…
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 inEconomy NEWS Report South Africa South Africa Inflation Eases to 3.5%, Rate Cut Speculated Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 19/02/2026 South Africa’s inflation slows, bringing relief to consumers while policymakers weigh interest rate adjustments amid…
Posted inAfrica Economy Events NEWS Nigeria Opinion Tinubu Backs African Credit Rating Agency to Tackle ‘Africa Premium’ Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 18/02/2026 Nigeria’s president calls for an African rating agency to reduce borrowing costs and correct structural…
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 inAfrica Economy Events Exchange Regulations China to Implement Zero-Tariff Imports for 53 African Countries Starting May 1, 2026 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 14/02/2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping confirmed that China will extend zero-tariff treatment to imports from all…
Posted inEconomy NAIRA RATE Opinion Prediction Markets Femi Otedola Says Naira Could Strengthen Below N1,000/$1 as Dangote Refinery Hits Full Capacity Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 13/02/2026 Dangote Refinery’s full production could ease dollar demand and push the naira below N1,000 per…
Posted inEconomy Kenya Regulations Stocks Kenya CMA Approves New Investment Bank, Stockbroker and Advisory Licenses Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 13/02/2026 Kenya’s capital markets regulator has approved multiple new licenses to boost competition, liquidity, and investor…
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 inAfrica Economy Nigeria Regulations Tax Nigeria Revenue Service Targets N40.7 Trillion Revenue in 2026 on Non-Oil Growth Drive Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 10/02/2026 Nigeria’s tax authority has raised the bar for 2026, setting an ambitious revenue goal to…
Posted inAfrica Blockchain Economy Regulations Zimbabwe Approves First Regulated Asset Tokenisation Market Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 08/02/2026 Zimbabwe has approved its first regulated asset tokenisation pilot, opening blockchain-based investment access under strict…
Posted inAfrica Economy Regulations Ghana SEC Limits Offshore Investments to Protect Cedi Stability Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 08/02/2026 Ghana’s securities regulator has tightened offshore investment rules to defend the cedi and reinforce macroeconomic…
Posted inEconomy Events NAIRA RATE Nigeria Regulations Trading Nigeria Fixed Income Market Sees Yield Decline as Liquidity Improves Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 07/02/2026 Nigeria’s fixed-income market rallied as easing liquidity pushed Treasury bill and bond yields lower despite…
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 inEconomy Events Kenya Top News East Africa Exports Diversify as Indonesia, Italy, Greece Drive New Demand Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 04/02/2026 East Africa’s exports are rising as new Asian and European markets reduce reliance on China…
Posted inEconomy Events Regulations Top News Kenya IMF Programme Raises Austerity and Social Spending Concerns Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 02/02/2026 Kenya’s renewed IMF engagement sparks warnings over austerity risks, social spending cuts, and weakened budget…
Posted inCrypto Economy Stocks Trading Gold Price Surge vs Bitcoin Performance Explained Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 31/01/2026 Gold has stunned global markets, posting historic gains that rival Bitcoin’s entire market value in…
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 Debt Economy Opinion Trends Africa Now Pays China More Than It Receives as New Lending Dries Up Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 27/01/2026 African countries are repaying more to China than they receive in new loans, deepening debt…
Posted inAfrica Debt Economy Opinion Trends Africa Now Pays China More Than It Receives as New Lending Dries Up Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 27/01/2026 African countries are repaying more to China than they receive in new loans, deepening debt…