The newly enacted Investments and Securities Act, 2025 (ISA 2025) has made it illegal to operate digital asset exchanges or online foreign exchange trading platforms without formal registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ISA 2025 significantly strengthens the regulatory framework […]
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Fitch Sees Limited Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Africa
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has said that the ongoing freeze on U.S. foreign aid and rising global trade tensions, including the imposition of tariffs, are unlikely to lead to widespread credit downgrades cross Africa. The agency noted that the region’s limited integration into global value chains […]
Despite Growth, Poverty in Africa Rises to 468m – ECA Report
Poverty levels in Africa have continued to rise, despite economic growth projections, with the number of people living in extreme poverty increasing to an estimated 468m, according to the latest Economic Report on Africa (ERA) by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The report forecasts a gradual […]
Nigeria, OECD Partner On Economic Growth, Illicit Financial Flows
The Federal Ministry of Finance has forged a strategic alliance with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen Nigeria’s economic growth framework. This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s financial framework and reinforcing global partnerships for […]
Access Bank Celebrates Women Leaders at IWD Conference 2025
Access Bank has announced that it will be honouring the distinguished Power of 100 awardees at its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference. The event, scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025, will celebrate the achievements of exceptional women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact […]
Hydrogen Donates Solar-Powered System To Lagos School
Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen), a subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, has donated a 5KVA solar-powered inverter system to Ikosi Senior High School, Ketu. The initiative provides a clean, renewable energy source dedicated to ensuring sustainable access […]
Access Bank Champions Stronger Alliances to Propel Intra-Africa Trade at Inaugural Africa Trade Conference
Access Bank Plc convened leading policymakers, business executives, and industry stakeholders in Cape Town for the maiden Africa Trade Conference, a platform dedicated to unlocking the continent’s vast trade potential. The conference serves as a strategic response to the shifting global trade landscape, emphasising Africa’s need to build […]
Lagos Approves FirstBank’s 40-Storey Headquarters At Eko Atlantic City
The Lagos State Government has officially granted approval to FirstBank Group for the construction of its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the certificate of approval during a groundbreaking ceremony held on Wednesday, marking the commencement of what will be Nigeria’s tallest building. […]
DMO Reappoints Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Official Federal Government Stockbroker
The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria has reappointed Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc as the Government Stockbroker to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The company in a statement said the reappointment underscores the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence; consistency in delivering […]
Dangote Cement’s Manufacturing Costs Hits ₦1.65trn In 2024
Dangote Cement’s Manufacturing Costs Hits ₦1.65trn Amid Rising Energy Prices Dangote Cement Plc has reported a sharp increase in manufacturing costs, which rose by 63.5 per cent to ₦1.645trn in the 2024 financial year, up from ₦1.006trn in 2023. The surge was largely driven by the devaluation of […]