First Bank of Nigeria says it will suspend international transactions on its naira Mastercard from September 30. In a recent statement to its customers, the bank said such transactions would not …
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KCB Injects Ksh 120 Billion to support Oil Marketing Companies as Govt Phases out Fuel Subsidies
KCB Bank Kenya has injected over Sh120 billion to support Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) importing fuel as it seeks to consolidate its support to the energy sector. The facility is also …
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AfDB receives $5 million grant to tackle methane emissions
The United States government has announced it will provide a US$5 million grant to the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support efforts to abate methane gas emission, across Africa. Methane …
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Bank of Ghana to sell $420m to BDCs in the final quarter of 2022
The Bank of Ghana will sell a total of $420 million to Bulk Oil Distribution Companies via banks in the final quarter of this year, in its Foreign Exchange Auctions. …
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Ruto faces return of costly foreign loans in the first year of the new administration
The Treasury has said Kenya will find it challenging to sustain reliance on multilateral lenders like World Bank Group for external funding, signaling a return of costly foreign loans in …
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FirstRand declares highest dividend payout in its history
FirstRand, South Africa’s biggest banking group by market value, will pay a record dividend to shareholders as the bank benefits from a post-pandemic resurgence. The company, which owns First National …
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World Bank Warns of rising Global Recession Amidst Simultaneous Rate Hikes
The threat of a global recession is growing as central banks focus on bringing down soaring inflation rates, the world bank warned Thursday, calling on governments to help boost supply …
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Furniture Manufacturer and PG Bison Kenya has Expanded its Manufacturing factory in Nairobi 
Furniture manufacturer, PG Bison Kenya has expanded its manufacturing factory in Nairobi as part of the company’s plans to grow its investment in the Kenyan market. The move is also …
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European Bank team up with Credit Agricole to Boost Climate Financing in Morocco
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced today sealing a technical assistance deal with Credit Agricole Maroc to boost climate financing in Morocco. In a press release, EIB announced the launch …
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Kenya’s New President subjected a New Orders on Cash Transaction Limit
Kenya’s new President William Ruto has announced that the Central Bank of Kenya is working with banks to allow customers to increase the amount they can transact beyond the KES 1 Million …