Accion Microfinance Bank (MfB) has taken a significant step towards empowering female entrepreneurs by equipping them with essential digital skills to enhance their businesses. The bank recently hosted a one-day …
Finance & Services
- BusinessEducationFinance & ServicesTechnology
- AfricaALGERIABusiness and EconomyEgyptFinance & ServicesMoroccoNigeriaTANZANIA
Africa’s Billionaires’ Wealth Reaches $105 Billion; Dangote Leads for 14th Year
Forbes’ latest report reveals that Africa’s billionaires have amassed a combined wealth of $105 billion, a significant Increase from $82.4 billion the previous year. This marks the first time their …
- Business and EconomyFinance & ServicesINVESTMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
NGX records 30% reduction in foreign inflows
Foreign inflow to Nigeria’s equities market fell by 29.66 per cent in February 2025, dropping to N18.05bn from N25.66bn recorded in January.This decline in foreign inflow, alongside a drop in …
- BusinessBusiness and EconomyFinance & ServicesINVESTMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
Nigerian stock market investor records N148bn gain to end week
Investors at the Nigerian stock market recorded N148 billion on Friday to end the week on a bullish trend.At the end of Friday’s trading, details showed that market capitalisation rose …
- COVID-19Eastern AfricaFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTKenya
Kenya Pays KSh 89 Million Yearly for Unused COVID-19 Loan
The Kenyan government is paying KSh 89 million every year in commitment fees for a COVID-19 loan that remains unused. This loan, obtained from international lenders to help the country …
- Business and EconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeriaPoliciesWestern Africa
Nigeria’s DMO to Issue N300bn Sukuk Bond for Infrastructure Projects
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to issue a N300 billion Sukuk bond to fund infrastructure projects across Nigeria. This move is part of the government’s strategy to …
- Banking, Finance & InvestmentDigital EconomyEconomyFinance & ServicesFintechNigeriaTechnologyWestern Africa
Bankit MFB Uses Games to Teach Nigerians About Money
Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB), a Pan-African fintech company, is using games to help Nigerians learn about managing money better. The bank believes that by making financial education fun, more people …
- Business PoliciesEconomyFinance & Services
CBN Intensifies Measures Against Forex Speculators Amid Naira Depreciation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is preparing to implement additional strategies to combat foreign exchange (forex) speculators, aiming to stabilize the naira, which has been experiencing a decline in …
- BusinessEventsFinance & ServicesNigeriaWestern Africa
Leadway Celebrates One Year of Empowering Women Through Hersurred Initiative
Leadway Group has marked the first anniversary of its women empowerment initiative, Hersurred, reaffirming its commitment to advancing gender inclusion and equipping women with essential resources to thrive in various …
- EconomyFinance & ServicesINVESTMENTINVESTMENT
Nigeria’s Eurobond Market Faces Pressure Amidst U.S. Fed’s Steady Rates
The yields on Nigerian Eurobonds experienced an uptick last week as foreign investors adjusted their portfolios in response to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its current interest rates. …