The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recorded a significant rise in investor interest at its most recent treasury bills auction, with total bids hitting N1.21 trillion, despite slightly reducing …
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Naira Gains Ground Against Dollar as CBN Holds Interest Rate Steady
The Nigerian naira has shown consistent strength against the US dollar throughout the week, culminating in a notable appreciation on Friday, May 23, 2025.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria …
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Zambia Keeps Interest Rate Steady at 14.5% as Inflation Forecast Improves
Zambia’s Central Bank has decided to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 14.50 percent. This decision comes after two recent hikes in the rate aimed at controlling high inflation …
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CBN Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Stronger FX Stability and Rising Reserves
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to keep its interest rate steady at 27.5 per cent. This decision was announced after the bank’s 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …
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How Rising Interest Rates Are Shaping Africa’s Property Market in 2025
For property developers, investors, and aspiring homeowners across Africa, the fluctuating landscape of interest rates is a critical barometer for market health. As central banks across the continent grapple with …
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South Africa’s Inflation Rises Slightly in April Amid Food Price Pressure and Speculation Over New Target
Inflation in South Africa rose slightly in April 2025 due to higher food prices, although it remained below the central bank’s official target range. This is according to new data …
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CBN Keeps Interest Rate at 27.5% as Business Leaders Push for Reduction Amid Economic Concerns
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), also known as the interest rate, at 27.50 per cent. This announcement was made by …
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Ghana’s Cedi Becomes West Africa’s Strongest Currency in 2025
Ghana’s national currency, the cedi, has made a strong comeback in 2025, emerging as the best-performing currency in West Africa and gaining recognition globally. This improvement in the cedi’s value …
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CBN Tightens Forex Rules as Naira Faces Pressure, Speculators Struggle
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is now taking tougher actions in the foreign exchange market, aiming to stop speculators and bring more stability to the naira. These fresh efforts …
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Nigeria Records Fastest Economic Growth in 10 Years, Says World Bank, But Inflation Still a Big Problem
The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest rate in almost 10 years in 2024, driven by strong performance in the fourth quarter and better management …