Economy & Finance

Inclusive Stock Market

A Practical Framework for Inclusive Stock Market Participation in Emerging Economies

Financial literacy is one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools for economic empowerment, especially ...

$32M Discrepancy

World Bank Uncovers $32M Discrepancy in Nigeria’s Water Sector

The World Bank uncovers a $32M discrepancy in Nigeria’s water sector projects, prompting calls for ...
Capital Raise

FBN Holdings Approves Capital Raise and Dividend Amid Brand Transition

FBN Holdings shareholders approve N350 billion capital raise, N14.36 billion dividend, and First Bank’s rebranding ...
Nigeria's Inflation Rate Climbs to 33.88% Amid Soaring Energy Costs

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 33.88% Amid Soaring Energy Costs

Nigeria's inflation rate hits 33.88% in October, driven by soaring energy costs and structural inefficiencies, ...
Foreign Debt

Nigeria Spends $3.5 Billion on Foreign Debt Servicing in Nine Months, Economists Raise Concerns

Nigeria spends $3.5 billion on foreign debt servicing in nine months, raising concerns among economists ...
Naira Depreciation

Naira Depreciation and Economic Concerns Cause 3.2 Point Drop in Firms’ Confidence – CBN Report

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reports a 3.2-point drop in firms' confidence in the ...
Undeclared Dollar Holdings

Nigerian Government Offers 9-Month Amnesty for Undeclared Dollar Holdings Amid Forex Crisis

In a bid to stabilize Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, the Federal Government has announced a ...

Côte d'Ivoire’s Banking Sector

Finance: Côte d’Ivoire’s Banking Sector Expanding to Serve the Unbanked Population

The financial sector in Côte d’Ivoire is undergoing a transformation, with a focus on increasing ...

Rwanda joins regional stock exchanges in data vending as trading income falters

Rwanda joins regional stock exchanges in data vending as trading income falters

The East African stock markets are increasingly turning to data vending as a key revenue ...

Private employers paying below 70K risk jail

Private employers paying below 70K risk jail: A Critical Review of the New Minimum Wage Policy

Private employers paying below 70K risk jail term under the new wage regulations, sparking a ...

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