Banking, finance and investment news across Africa: bank results, monetary policy, capital markets, fund flows and investment deals.
The financial technology industry, commonly known as fintech, emerged in its current form in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, the roots of fintech can be traced back to …
Nigeria’s top insurance companies are currently experiencing their most profitable period in over a decade, as a mix of rising interest rates, regulatory enforcement, and strategic investment choices propel their …
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has called on wealthy Nigerians and African entrepreneurs to invest within their countries, stressing that it remains the only …
Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba Mining House has announced a new approach to developing its long-delayed Darwendale platinum project, opting for an open pit mine instead of the previously planned underground operation. This …
The Government of Senegal has raised 364 billion CFA francs, equivalent to about $644 million, in its second public bond offering of 2025. The latest fundraising effort exceeded the country’s …
Bitcoin is getting closer to breaking a major price milestone of $125,000, according to Nigel Green, the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s top independent financial advisory firms. …
The Nigerian stock market crossed a major milestone, as the market capitalization hit a new high of N80.144 trillion, showing strong investor confidence, especially in mid- and low-cap stocks. This …
Nigeria’s leading digital bank, Wema Bank, has again shown its strong support for women entrepreneurs by partnering with the SheCan Conference for the fifth year in a row. The bank …
Ecobank Nigeria has proven its financial strength and improved liquidity position by repaying 50% of its $300 million Eurobond nearly seven months ahead of the scheduled maturity in February 2026. …
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has declared a total dividend payout of GH¢227.94 million to its shareholders, following the release of its financial report for the year ended December 31, …
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