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Nigeria’s Economy Steadies at 3.98% as Non-Oil Sectors Lead

Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.98% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). That pace represents a small slowing from the 4.23% expansion.

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Is Crypto in Africa a Revolution or a Risk?

The adoption of cryptocurrency in Africa presents both opportunities and challenges. It offers the potential for financial inclusion, cross-border transactions and economic growth, particularly in regions with limited access to.

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What’s the Next Goldmine in Africa’s Food Security Push?

Africa’s agricultural sector, which, according to the World Bank, contributes 32% to Africa’s GDP and provides employment for 65% of the continent’s labour force. In many African countries, as much.

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Central Bank of Nigeria’s Strategies for Financial Inclusion

Financial inclusion is increasingly recognised as a critical driver of economic growth and poverty reduction. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been at the forefront of promoting financial inclusion.

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Is a Unified Currency Possible in Africa?

To Muammar Gaddafi, the former Libyan leader, a unified Africa with a federal system, a single currency, a unified passport, and a shared military would represent a stronger and more.

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Zimbabwe’s Monetary Policy: Lessons for Other African Nations

Zimbabwe’s economic crisis reached a nadir in the late 2000s, characterized by one of the world’s severest hyperinflations. At its peak, prices doubled every 24 hours, rendering the Zimbabwean dollar.

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Nigeria Unveils Redesigned Naira Notes

Nigeria on Wednesday launched newly designed currency notes, a move that the West African nation’s central bank says will help curb inflation and money laundering. The newly designed denominations of.

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Nigeria: CBN Set To Redesign Naira Notes, Gives Reasons

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Wednesday declared that the bank would release re-designed naira notes by December 15, 2022. Emefiele said this during a special press.

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Nigeria: CBN Okays $120m Over Trapped Foreign Airlines funds

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele said the bank will release $120 million to settle outstanding trapped funds of International Airlines operating in the country..

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CBN Affirms Sale of Polaris Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the completion of the sale of Polaris Bank to Strategic Capital Investment Limited (SCIL). CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi disclosed.

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