Sixteen years after the devastating 2008 global financial crisis that sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s capital market, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has not only staged a complete recovery but also posted …
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Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Introduces New Rules to Attract More Foreign Investors
The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) in Tanzania has started a set of new reforms to make the market more attractive to foreign investors, improve transparency, and bring the …
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AfricaDevelopmentFinance & ServicesInfrastructureInternational RelationsINVESTMENTLeadership
Mauritania’s Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New President of African Development Bank Group
Former Mauritanian Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has been elected as the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The announcement was made …
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9 Payment Service Bank Wins Digital Bank of the Year at RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards
9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has been named the Digital Bank of the Year at the 2025 RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards, a prestigious recognition that celebrates innovation and excellence in …
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Ghana Deepens Trade and Investment Ties with UAE to Boost Economic Diversification
Ghana has stepped up its efforts to attract more foreign investment and strengthen economic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The move is part of the country’s push to …
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Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector Faces Rising Costs, Weak Demand Amid Economic Reforms – Ubosi Eleh Report
Nigeria’s real estate sector is facing a critical period marked by both serious challenges and emerging opportunities, according to a new report released by Ubosi Eleh and Company, an estate …
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Nigerian Banks’ Restricted Deposits with CBN Hit ₦18.82tn as Tight Monetary Policies Persist
Seven big Nigerian banks have reported a combined ₦18.82 trillion in restricted deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as at March 31, 2025. This is a 7.3 percent …
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EconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTINVESTMENTNigeria
CRMI Applauds Tinubu’s Appointment of Oseni as Risk Management ED at National Credit Guarantee Compan
The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) has applauded the appointment of its outgoing President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Ezekiel Oseni, as Executive Director for Risk …
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Moody’s Upgrades Nigeria’s Credit Rating But Warns Falling Oil Prices, Inflation Could Threaten Naira Stability
Global credit rating agency, Moody’s Ratings, has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings from Caa1 to B3, citing improved transparency in the country’s foreign exchange system and …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessEconomyFinance & ServicesMarketsNigeria
ABCON Warns Over Three Million Nigerians May Lose Livelihood as BDCs Struggle to Meet New Capital Requirement
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has raised serious concerns about the impact of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new capital requirements for Bureau De …