Nigeria’s bond market is currently facing serious challenges as investor interest has dropped due to fear of rising interest rates and uncertainty in the economy. The Central Bank of Nigeria, …
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CBN cuts Ways & Means by 59% in boost for reforms
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its Ways and Means advances to the Federal Government by 59 percent, signalling a new phase of fiscal discipline under the leadership …
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Nigeria’s bond demand declines amid rate hike worries
Investor interest in Federal Government of Nigeria bonds has dropped, as concerns about rising interest rates and high inflation continue to affect decisions in the financial markets. According to the …
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Over 70 Million Contactless Cards in Nigeria Remain Idle Over Fear of Fraud, Lack of Trust
More than 70 million contactless debit cards given to Nigerians by banks are still not being used, mainly because many Nigerians do not trust the technology. Even though the cards …
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Members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have expressed fears that Nigeria’s rising inflation could kill the chances of reducing the country’s high interest rate. According to the National Bureau …
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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Rise, CBN Pushes for More Forex Inflows
Nigeria’s efforts to reduce its heavy reliance on oil revenues are beginning to show results. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) recently reported that the country’s non-oil exports grew by …
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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said that the country’s tough economic reforms are now beginning to show positive signs, and investors who were previously worried are …
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Access Bank Set to Take Over Kenya’s National Bank After Central Bank Approval
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved Access Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s biggest financial institutions, to take full control of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK). This move …
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that it will begin the payment of the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of the now-defunct Heritage Bank. The move …
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FCMB Records N73bn Profit After Tax, Raises N144.6bn in Public Offer
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Group Plc has announced a profit after tax of N73.34 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. This marks a drop from the …