Nigeria’s Apex Bank Holds Interest Rate for 7th Time as...
In a continued show of monetary restraint, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%, following the conclusion of its 301st Monetary Policy...
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Nigeria’s Top Banks Hit Billion-Naira Milestone as CBN Recapitalisation Drive...
Eight Nigerian commercial banks have successfully surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new recapitalisation benchmarks, marking a major milestone in the country’s most ambitious banking reform in over a...
Nigerians Pour ₦1.99 Trillion into Mutual Funds. Money Markets Take...
Nigeria’s mutual fund industry is experiencing a significant resurgence, with total Net Asset Value (NAV) climbing by a remarkable ₦1.99 trillion in just six months—an impressive 50% growth from ₦3.98...
Nigeria’s FX Liquidity Crisis Deepens as 91% Remains Off the...
Amid ongoing foreign exchange challenges in Nigeria, Bureau De Change (BDC) operators have revealed that over 91% of dollar liquidity exists outside the official financial system, creating a massive black-market...
Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan: Architect of Digital Reinvention at FirstBank
Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan served as Group Managing Director/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria from January 2016 to April 2024. During his tenure, he transformed the institution from a legacy...
From Reform to Opportunity: Nigeria’s Strategic Push to Attract U.S....
Nigeria is positioning itself as a rising frontier for U.S. investors, leveraging sweeping reforms, robust demographics, and strategic access to African markets. At the 14th Annual Trade and Investment Summit...
From MVP to Market Leader: How SIDFS PIL Advisory Transforms...
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, innovation is not just about ideation—it’s about execution. That’s where the Product Innovation Lab (PIL) at SIDFS comes in. As the latest cohort of...
Can AI Replace African Call Centers? Caantin’s Voice Bots Are...
In a continent where communication is king and phone calls drive critical business operations—from fintech loan reminders to daily FMCG order placements—Zambian startup Caantin is quietly building the future of...
Gold Surges to Historic highs as Dollar Confidence Crumbles.
In an extraordinary shift of global investor sentiment, gold prices surged to a record high of $3,500 per ounce this week, fueled by deepening uncertainty around U.S. economic policy, political...
SOLmate Hits 100,000 Users as eWallet Adoption Accelerates in South...
South African fintech startup SOLmate has doubled its active user base to 100,000 within a year, driven by a booming eWallet market, strategic partnerships, and digital-first services tailored to the...
