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Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu commission fashion hub in Lagos

Osinbajo also charged other state governments and the Organised Private Sector to emulate initiatives that would engender the development of MSME across the country.

Whither Nigeria’s Debt?

According to the figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on the nation’s debt stock as at second quarter of 2020, debt increased by N2.38 trillion over a three months period.

British fund, EIB target stake in Shelter Afrique

It had disclosed earlier that it was targeting non-African countries and institutions such as CDC and housing corporations under its Class “C” shares category.

Five Kenyan women running corporate Kenya

Recently reappointed KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Rebecca Miano is definitely an achieving woman.

Africa Specialty Risk Group launches with the backing of Helios Investment Partners

Helios, through its extensive financial services expertise in Africa

Discovery earnings plummet on Covid-19 economic fallout

Discovery said that the SA business demonstrated resilience amid the difficult economic and operating environment.

Kenya to borrow Sh2.5bn daily ahead of Uhuru exit

The Jubilee administration has ramped up spending since 2013 to build new roads, a modern railway, bridges and electricity plants, driving up borrowing to plug the budget deficit.

Equities remain essential for growth

Many investment portfolios have been severely bruised in 2020, and it is understandable that investors are looking for perceived safe havens

Holborn Assets offers investors a way out of South Africa's financial crunch

Holborn expects to see a greater need – and take-up – of its services as the government struggles to fund an ever-widening fiscal deficit. In response, concerns over the stability of the currency, local banks and capital markets instruments ar

Tanzania eyes Qatari investments in its ICT, energy, other sectors, says envoy

Rajab said the embassy of Tanzania also partnered with Qatari company KON in organising the forum to promote other products like minerals, beef, coffee, spices, honey, and essential oils, which ‘are in high demand in the Qatar market.’

Swissquote MEA announces opportunity for smart long-term investments in gold

Gold Active Trading Certificate offers clients a smarter way to invest in precious metal using long-term and covered call strategies

FBNQuest spotlights Private Equity as a viable Alternative Asset Class

…shares views on the economy and financial markets.

Offshore exposure: no one-size-fits-all solution

Albert Coetzee looks at the intricacies of offshore investing and the implications for deceased estates.

Women investors’ clout rises at the NSE

There were 1,000,955 registered male investors on the NSE as at June.

Non-Performing loans in Nigerian Banks rise to N1.21 trillion in H1 2020

The Nigerian banking industry witnessed a 14% rise in NPLs) ending a 2-year trend of continued decline.

Africa Data Centres to go ahead with Standard Bank site purchase

Apparently the financing involved a combination of equity and sold shares to existing shareholders, as well as debt.

SA Multinationals Are Retreating Home But An Insurer Is Expanding Across Africa

Currency devaluations, weak logistics and political tensions have led to these new developments.

NSE monthly equities turnover at year-low

The low share prices discourage selling, as those doing so would likely be taking on a loss.

Sanlam posts profit rise, to expand across Africa

Headline earnings per share up 10%.

African Private Sector Upbeat About the Future but Demands Fairer and More Transparent Global Trading System

The survey covered a number of areas which revealed a general consensus that the current rules penalise the African continent and its private sector. 86.6% of the respondents understand the role of the WTO in global trade.

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