Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group Limited is poised to become the first foreign banking institution to enter the Ethiopian financial services sector, following the country’s recent banking liberalisation reforms. Sources …
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South African Business Confidence Improves Slightly in May Amid Strong Rand and Commodity Rally
Business confidence in South Africa picked up modestly in May, rebounding from a sharp decline in April, according to data released by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
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Algeria Moves to Boost Exports to Libya, Targets $3 Billion in Annual Trade.
The Algerian government has taken fresh steps to strengthen its economic presence in Libya, holding a high-level meeting with local banks and export companies to tackle the challenges facing exporters …
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EU Removes UAE From Money Laundering Watchlist, Adds Algeria, Lebanon, Others.
The European Union (EU) has officially removed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorist financing. The announcement, made on Tuesday, brings …
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Non-interest financial institution TAJBank has signed the completion agreement for the second tranche of its N100 billion Mudarabah Sukuk bond programme, valued at N20 billion. The agreement was formally concluded …
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Africa to Launch Own Credit Rating Agency to Boost Financial Sovereignty
Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), as part of a bold move to challenge the dominance of global rating giants …
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Fitch Reaffirms Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ ‘AAA’ rating.
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC at an ‘AAA(nga)’ rating, maintaining the top-tier national long-term rating with a stable outlook. This marks …
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Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa’s Top 10 Manufacturing Powerhouses
Nigeria has been ranked third among Africa’s top ten manufacturing countries, according to a recent report by a leading business information platform for entrepreneurs and investors across the continent. The …
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U.S. Pledges Bigger Trade, Investment Push in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has announced a renewed American commitment to boosting trade, investment, and private sector collaboration with Nigeria, describing the country …
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SEC Warns Nigerians Against Investing in Unregulated Punisher Coin ($PUN).
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians against investing in Punisher Coin, also known as $PUN, describing the ongoing presale of …