Posted inEconomy Exchange Trading Nigerian Stock Market Hits Record High, Closes Above 131,000 Points Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 20/07/2025Nigerian stocks soared to new 2025 highs, extending gains amid bullish sentiment and sector strength.…
Posted inCrypto Economy Events Opinion Trump’s GENIUS Act Could Reshape Africa’s Stablecoin Future — New Law Sparks Global Ripple Effects Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 19/07/2025As Trump signs the GENIUS Act, Africa’s digital dollar lifeline faces new U.S.-driven regulations, risks,…
Posted inEconomy Exchange NAIRA RATE Price Analysis Naira to Trade Between ₦1,500–₦1,600 in H2 2025 Amid CBN Support and Oil Market Recovery Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/07/2025Analysts predict the naira will hover between ₦1,500–₦1,600 in H2 2025, buoyed by CBN interventions…
Posted inBanking Economy NAIRA RATE CBN Sets July 2025 MPC Meeting to Decide Nigeria’s Next Interest Rate Direction Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 13/07/2025Nigeria’s Central Bank will hold its next Monetary Policy Committee meeting this July to review…
Posted inCrypto Economy Regulations IMF Flags Crypto Surge in Nigeria: Risks to FX, Capital Flow, and Security Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 09/07/2025Crypto is exploding in Nigeria. The IMF warns: unchecked growth could destabilize the naira, fuel…
Posted inAfrica Economy Events Opinion Politics Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on BRICS-Aligned Nations Amid Crypto-Fueled De-Dollarization Push Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 07/07/2025President Trump has threatened tariffs on BRICS-aligned nations, complicating crypto diplomacy amid rising tensions over…
Posted inEconomy Events Tinubu Joins BRICS Summit to Promote Nigeria’s Economic Reforms and Global Competitiveness Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 05/07/2025President Tinubu arrives in Brazil for the BRICS Summit to showcase Nigeria’s reforms and push…
Posted inDiutolytics Research Economy Nigeria Records $3.73 Billion Balance of Payments Surplus in Q1 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 29/06/2025Nigeria posted a $3.73B balance of payments surplus in Q1 2025, driven by naira depreciation…
Posted inAfrica Economy Press Release Kenya Becomes Africa’s Second-Highest IMF Debtor with $3.02 Billion Outstanding Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 28/06/2025Kenya now owes $3.02B to the IMF, ranking second in Africa and sixth globally, amid…
Posted inBanking Economy CBN Governor Calls for African Unity as Afreximbank Capital Surpasses $40 Billion Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 25/06/2025CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso urges African unity as Afreximbank’s capital surpasses $40B, calling for deeper…
Posted inBanking Economy NAIRA RATE CBN Supervises Forbearance-Exposed Banks Amid Recapitalization Push to Strengthen Nigeria’s Financial Sector Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 19/06/2025CBN tightens oversight on forbearance-exposed banks, reinforcing capital buffers to safeguard Nigeria’s banking sector post-COVID…
Posted inEconomy Events NEWS NGX Group and SEC Forge China Ties to Boost Cross-Border Investments and Strengthen Nigeria’s Capital Market Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 15/06/2025Nigeria courts China with bold capital market diplomacy, aiming to unlock billions in investment and…
Posted inEconomy Exchange UN: Africa Bleeds $40 Billion Yearly From Extractive Sector, Urges Urgent Action Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 06/06/2025UN ECA warns Africa loses $40B yearly to extractive sector IFFs, calls for urgent reforms…
Posted inEconomy Exchange Nigeria’s Sovereign Sukuk Records N2.2 Trillion in Subscriptions, Oversubscribed by 735% Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 28/05/2025Nigeria’s Sovereign Sukuk hits N2.2 trillion in subscriptions, fueling nationwide infrastructure while showcasing massive investor…
Posted inBanking Economy SEC DG Emomotimi Agama Charts Future-Ready Vision for Nigeria’s Financial Markets at NCMA Awards Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 25/05/2025Nigeria’s SEC is charging ahead with digital innovation and regulatory reform to build a resilient,…
Posted inAfrica Economy Kenya’s Diaspora Remittances Hit $423M in April, Surpass Traditional Exports Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 18/05/2025Kenya’s diaspora remittances hit record levels in April 2025, surpassing exports like tea and tourism…
Posted inEconomy Exchange NAIRA RATE Naira Strengthens Slightly, Inflation Dips to 23.71% Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 18/05/2025The naira held steady at the official market, even as parallel rates slipped and inflation…
Posted inEconomy Nigerian Stocks Rise 0.22%, ASI Nears 110,000 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 17/05/2025The Nigerian stock market climbed closer to the 110,000 mark on May 16, despite a…
Posted inBanking Economy Nigeria’s External Reserves Rebound by $364 Million, Breaking 2025 Downtrend Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/05/2025Nigeria’s external reserves post their first sustained rise in 2025, signaling a potential turning point…
Posted inAfrica Economy Africa’s Billion-Dollar Gap: South Africa Leads, Others Trail Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 14/05/2025South Africa leads Africa's billion-dollar business landscape, exposing deep imbalances in investment and scalability across…
Posted inEconomy NAIRA RATE NEWS CBN Set for 300th Monetary Policy Meeting Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 13/05/2025Nigeria’s Central Bank will hold its landmark 300th monetary policy meeting amid inflation worries and…
Posted inEconomy Nigeria Fully Repays $3.4B IMF Loan, Still Owes $30M Annually in SDR Charges Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 08/05/2025Nigeria has cleared its $3.4 billion COVID-era loan from the IMF, signaling economic resilience amid…
Posted inEconomy Exchange Nigerian Equities Market Weekly Recap: ASI Hits 106,000+ as Consumer Goods Shine Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 04/05/2025Nigeria’s stock market edged higher this week as consumer goods stocks led gains, pushing the…
Posted inEconomy NEWS Nigeria’s New Tax Reform Bills: What Workers and Employers Should Expect Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 03/05/2025Nigeria’s tax reform bills aim to boost worker welfare, ease cost-of-living pressures, and reshape the…
Posted inAfrica Economy Africa Largely Spared from U.S. Tariffs, But Trade Weakness Exposed — WTO’s Okonjo-Iweala Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 26/04/2025As U.S. tariffs shake the global economy, Africa appears mostly shielded—but the real challenge lies…