Tinubu Backs African Credit Rating Agency to Tackle ‘Africa Premium’
Nigeria’s president calls for an African rating agency to reduce borrowing costs and correct structural…
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China to Implement Zero-Tariff Imports for 53 African Countries Starting May 1, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping confirmed that China will extend zero-tariff treatment to imports from all…
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Femi Otedola Says Naira Could Strengthen Below N1,000/$1 as Dangote Refinery Hits Full Capacity
Dangote Refinery’s full production could ease dollar demand and push the naira below N1,000 per…
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Kenya CMA Approves New Investment Bank, Stockbroker and Advisory Licenses
Kenya’s capital markets regulator has approved multiple new licenses to boost competition, liquidity, and investor…
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Bank of Zambia Cuts Interest Rate to 13.5% as Inflation Slows
Zambia cuts interest rates again as inflation falls faster than expected and currency stability strengthens…
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Nigeria Revenue Service Targets N40.7 Trillion Revenue in 2026 on Non-Oil Growth Drive
Nigeria’s tax authority has raised the bar for 2026, setting an ambitious revenue goal to…
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Zimbabwe Approves First Regulated Asset Tokenisation Market
Zimbabwe has approved its first regulated asset tokenisation pilot, opening blockchain-based investment access under strict…
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Ghana SEC Limits Offshore Investments to Protect Cedi Stability
Ghana’s securities regulator has tightened offshore investment rules to defend the cedi and reinforce macroeconomic…
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Nigeria Fixed Income Market Sees Yield Decline as Liquidity Improves
Nigeria’s fixed-income market rallied as easing liquidity pushed Treasury bill and bond yields lower despite…
Nigeria’s Central Bank Unveils New Institutional Strategy for Fintech Growth
Nigeria is repositioning its fintech sector by shifting from startup-led growth to a stronger, institution-driven…
East Africa Exports Diversify as Indonesia, Italy, Greece Drive New Demand
East Africa’s exports are rising as new Asian and European markets reduce reliance on China…
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Kenya IMF Programme Raises Austerity and Social Spending Concerns
Kenya’s renewed IMF engagement sparks warnings over austerity risks, social spending cuts, and weakened budget…
Gold Price Surge vs Bitcoin Performance Explained
Gold has stunned global markets, posting historic gains that rival Bitcoin’s entire market value in…
Ghana Cuts Interest Rate to Four-Year Low as Inflation Falls
Ghana’s central bank surprised markets with a deeper-than-expected rate cut, reinforcing confidence in slowing inflation…
Mozambique Cuts Interest Rates Again as Easing Cycle Nears End
Mozambique has lowered interest rates for the thirteenth straight time, but mounting risks suggest monetary…
NIBSS Explores Offline Payments to Expand Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
NIBSS is developing offline payment options to include Nigerians without reliable internet access in digital…
Dividend Stocks Explained: Earn Passive Income While Your Money Works
Dividend stocks provide regular cash payouts for holding shares, allowing your investments to grow steadily…
EU Disburses €1bn to Egypt Under Macro-Financial Assistance Programme
The European Union has released fresh funding to support Egypt’s economy, reforms, and financial stability…
Angola Extends JPMorgan Debt Deal, Secures Extra $500 Million Financing
Angola has extended a major JPMorgan debt deal, easing financing pressure while avoiding costly Eurobond…
Zambia to Seek New IMF Financing Programme After Current Deal Ends
Zambia plans a new IMF financing programme to maintain reforms, debt stability, and investor confidence…