The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt a more balanced policy direction that will make credit more affordable …
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Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 21.5% as Inflation Pressures Ease
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has announced a major cut in the benchmark policy rate, slashing it by 350 basis points (3.5 per cent) from …
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High Interest Rate Now Top Challenge for Nigerian Businesses – CBN Survey
Businesses across Nigeria say high interest rates have become the most severe challenge affecting their operations, surpassing long-standing problems like insecurity and poor electricity supply. This was revealed in the …
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The South African rand saw a slight recovery in early morning trade on Wednesday, ahead of important economic data releases and a key interest rate decision from the United States …
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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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Investors Watch DMO’s ₦550bn Treasury Bills Auction as Market Eyes Interest Rate Direction
Many investors are paying close attention to the Treasury Bills auction being held today, Tuesday, May 7, 2025, as the Debt Management Office (DMO) offers ₦550 billion worth of T-bills …
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FG Opens May 2025 Savings Bond Window for Retail Investors
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has launched a new round of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond for the month of May …
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CBK Warns Kenyan Banks to Cut Lending Rates or Face Heavy Fines
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned commercial banks in the country to reduce their lending rates or risk facing serious financial penalties. The warning came from CBK Governor …
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Nigeria’s bond demand declines amid rate hike worries
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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African Markets
African financial markets are currently facing a challenging situation, influenced by both global and local factors. There is growing uncertainty in the global economy, as well as domestic political tensions …