Foreign investors pulled back sharply from Ghana’s debt market in 2024, cutting their holdings to GH¢13.4 billion by December, compared to GH¢17.5 billion a year earlier, according to the Bank …
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Nigerian Breweries, MTN and Nestlé to Resume Dividend Payouts in 2026 — Investors Await Reward
Three of Nigeria’s biggest publicly listed companies — Nigerian Breweries Plc, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, and Nestlé Nigeria Plc — are expected to resume dividend payments in 2026. This comes …
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Deloitte Cautions Ghana on Capital Market Return
Deloitte Ghana has advised the government to take its time before returning to the international capital market, even though the economy has been showing strong signs of recovery. The research …
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Shri Krishana Overseas Lists on NSE, Boosts Optimism in Kenya’s Capital Markets
Shri Krishana Overseas Ltd (SKL) has officially listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), becoming the latest addition to Kenya’s capital markets and signalling renewed investor confidence in the country’s …
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Senegal Raises 364 Billion CFA Francs in Oversubscribed Bond Sale Amid Debt Concerns
The Government of Senegal has raised 364 billion CFA francs, equivalent to about $644 million, in its second public bond offering of 2025. The latest fundraising effort exceeded the country’s …
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IMF hails CBN’s reforms, warns Nigeria to adjust 2025 budget over oil revenue
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the bold reforms it introduced to stabilise the economy, but warned that Nigeria may exceed its …
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South Africa’s Government of National Unity One Year After: Has It Delivered?
Nearly one year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed, many citizens and political observers are asking the same question: has this historic political partnership achieved its …
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ASO Savings & Loans Reports N89 Million Profit in 2023, Grows Lending Portfolio Despite High Expenses
The Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Mrs Stella Okengwu, has replied the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, over comments made about her company’s tax status and …
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Nigeria’s SEC Sets November 2025 for Shift to T+2 Settlement Cycle in Equities Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially announced that the Nigerian capital market will adopt a T+2 settlement cycle for all equities transactions, starting November 28, 2025. This marks …
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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 …