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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How Eazyby Zenith Bank is Blending Data, Behavior, and Innovation...
In today’s competitive financial ecosystem, product design is no longer just about sleek interfaces or convenient features—it’s about deep behavioral insight, iterative design, and data-backed innovation. The rapid growth of...
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...
Navigating Nigeria’s Fintech Landscape: A Complete Guide to CBN Licences,...
Nigeria’s fintech sector is booming, attracting over $798 million in investment between 2021 and 2023, making it Africa’s most vibrant digital finance ecosystem (BFA Global, 2023). However, while innovation is...
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...
How Regxta Credit is Building Better Financial Products by Listening...
In a financial landscape where women—especially in underserved or informal markets—remain largely misunderstood or underserved, Regxta Credit is challenging the norm by prioritizing deep, human-centered field engagement over theoretical, desk-bound...
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...
In Kenya: Protests Ignite Over MPs’ Lavish Lifestyles Amid Crushing...
In recent months, Kenya has witnessed a surge of youth-led protests, driven by growing frustration over the lavish lifestyles of Members of Parliament (MPs) amidst an escalating tax burden. These...
How Absa SmartLoan is Transforming Borrowing with Advanced Technology
Absa Group Limited, a leading financial services provider in Africa, introduced the Absa SmartLoan as part of its innovative suite of financial products. Designed to simplify and enhance the borrowing...
