Financial Markets

Kenya has approved the establishment of an infrastructure fund and a sovereign wealth fund as part of a strategic effort...

Ivory Coast’s dollar-denominated bonds rose following Fitch Ratings’ decision to upgrade the country’s long-term foreign-currency sovereign rating from BB- to...

Ghana’s public debt rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, increasing by approximately GH¢71.6 billion in just three months,...

LASACO Assurance Plc, a prominent Nigerian insurer, has taken a decisive step to fortify its financial strength and competitive edge...

The persistent chasm between Nigeria’s official and parallel foreign exchange markets deepened on December 16, 2025, as the local currency...

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Côte d’Ivoire’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’, citing robust economic growth prospects,...

Ghana’s economic growth outlook for 2026 remains broadly strong but is increasingly exposed to downside risks linked to commodity price...

Nigeria’s Federal Government has unveiled plans to issue ₦4 trillion in government-backed bonds to settle long-standing debts owed to electricity...

Nigeria’s stock market rallied on Friday, with major equities pushing key indexes higher and boosting overall investor sentiment. The Nigerian...

Shares of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc climbed sharply on Thursday, with the company’s stock price rising 9.36% to close at...