Nigeria
Nigeria: Economic Diversification Key to Nigeria’s Sustainable Growth – Edun
According to Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Nigeria must diversify its economy beyond oil dependence to ...
Africa
Kenya: Vesti Expands to Kenya, Advancing Its Mission to Transform Global Migration and Cross-Border Finance
Vesti, a leading provider of legal and financial solutions for global migrants, has officially expanded its operations to Kenya, furthering its mission to ...
Intelligence
Nigeria Faces Escalating Cybersecurity Threats in 2025: CSEAN Warns of Crypto Scams, AI-Driven Attacks
Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape is bracing for intensified threats in 2025, with cryptocurrency scams and AI-powered cyberattacks emerging as primary risks, according to the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Personal Loans Surge by 37.76% in November Amid Inflation Pressures – CBN
Nigeria’s personal loan portfolio surged by 37.76% to N3.32 trillion in November 2024, reflecting the growing financial strain on households due to inflation ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN to Offer N700bn Treasury Bills Amid Liquidity Management Efforts
As part of its ongoing liquidity management strategy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to auction N700 billion worth of ...
Nigeria
MTN Nigeria Records Gains as Investors Anticipate Earnings Upsurge
MTN Nigeria Plc continues to gain traction in the equities market as investors anticipate an earnings rebound in the fourth quarter of its ...
Africa
Africa’s Fintech Boom: Revenue Poised to Hit $47 Billion Amid Expanding Investment Prospects
Africa’s fintech industry is undergoing a transformative boom, fueled by rapid innovation, digital adoption, and evolving financial services. A recent report predicts that fintech ...
Nigeria
Fitch: Nigerian Banks on Track to Meet CBN’s 2026 Capital Requirement Deadline
Fitch Ratings has affirmed that Nigerian banks are making steady progress in their recapitalization efforts, ensuring compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s ...
Africa
Africa: OAPay Expands Across Africa, Transforming Cross-Border Payments
OAPay, a fintech licensed in both the United Kingdom and the United States, has expanded its operations into Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and ...
Kenya
Kenyan Banks Slash Lending Rates Amid Central Bank Crackdown
Kenyan commercial banks are swiftly reducing lending rates following a stern directive from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), which has warned of ...