Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves are expected to climb to about $45 billion by the end of 2025, following strong investor confidence in the country’s $2.3 billion Eurobond issuance, according to …
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NOA Says Nigeria’s Debt Has Reduced Under Tinubu Despite DMO’s ₦152.4 Trillion Report
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has said that Nigeria’s debt burden has “significantly decreased” since President Bola Tinubu took office in 2023, dismissing public claims that the country’s debt has …
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Finance Minister Wale Edun Says Nigeria’s Economy Has Turned the Corner
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has assured Nigerians that the country’s economy is on a recovery path, saying the most difficult period is …
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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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World Bank Cuts Kenya’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 4.5% Over Debt, Lending Rates and Private Sector Struggles
The World Bank has revised its economic growth forecast for Kenya down to 4.5% for 2025, cutting half a percentage point from its earlier projection. The global lender cited rising …
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Afrinvest warns Nigeria’s debt may hit ₦180tn by 2025 amid weak oil earnings, rising spending
Financial analysts at Afrinvest have warned that Nigeria’s total public debt may climb to ₦180 trillion by the end of 2025 if the country’s current fiscal trajectory is not urgently …
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AU, AfDB, and Togo Host High-Level Conference to Tackle Africa’s Rising Debt Crisis
The African Union (AU), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Togo, has begun preparations for a high-level conference aimed at addressing the continent’s growing …
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Kenya Moves to Cut Budget Deficit, Eyes Fresh IMF Talks Amid Economic Pressure
The Kenyan government has announced that it will reduce its fiscal deficit to 4.5 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 2025/2026 financial year. This is a step …
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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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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, …