Afreximbank’s credit ratings downgrade: Two worlds, one conversation
Recently, Fitch Ratings downgraded Afreximbank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB-’ with a Negative Outlook.
GTCO’s $100 Million Accelerated Bookbuild: Why it makes sense
GTCO has just announced a $100 million Accelerated Bookbuild (ABB), a capital raise being managed by Citibank, and what appears...
Nigeria’s bond addiction: How government debt is starving the private sector
In recent years, government-issued bonds have become some of the most attractive instruments in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.
CBN’s prudential measures signal strong banking sector leadership
This article examines the impact of CBN's directive temporarily suspending dividend payments, bonuses, and foreign subsidiary investments for banks operating...
Ghana’s economy shows signs of revival, fueled by a surging Cedi
On June 4, 2025, Bloomberg.com drew global attention with the headline: “World-Beating Cedi Slows Ghana Inflation to Three-Year Low.” Defying...
Why most young Nigerians struggle to save — and what Fintechs must fix
This article explains why it is difficult for young Nigerians to save and what fintechs must do to fix some...
Africa Day 2025: Igniting the Continent’s promise on the global stage
The harsh lessons of the last five years have since spurred African institutions to step up impressively; lending urgency to...
What does liquidity mean in crypto?
This article explains what liquidity means in cryptocurrency.
CBN’s latest MPR stance is necessary—but this is why it risks overcorrection – Dr. Ejime Herbert Aniemeke
At its 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on May 20, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) retained...
CBN’s NRBVN: The new frontier of Nigeria diaspora banking
Nigeria's diaspora financial integration strategy has entered a new phase with the introduction of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN)...
