Naira Rebounds Sharply in Parallel Market, Gains ₦20 Against Dollar...
The Nigerian naira kicked off the first week of June 2025 on a strong note, appreciating significantly in the parallel market. The currency closed at ₦1,610 per US dollar on...
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Why Kenya Is Cashing Out: The Urgent Economics Behind Selling...
Kenya’s decision to sell a portion of its 34.9% stake in Safaricom, East Africa’s most profitable company, is more than a privatization headline—it’s a clear sign of urgent fiscal maneuvering....
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...
Designing for Impact: How Female-Led Fieldwork is Reshaping Inclusive Digital...
As part of the ongoing Product Innovation Lab, powered by the Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Finance initiative of Lagos Business School and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,...
Foreign Portfolio Exit and Government Spending Fuel Naira Volatility in...
The recent depreciation of the naira has once again highlighted Nigeria’s fragile dependence on volatile foreign portfolio inflows and inconsistent monetary policy execution. Arnold Dublin-Green, Chief Investment Officer at Cordros...
