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<p>Traders at UBA say the T-bills market is closing the month mixed activity, with sideways interest observed in papers maturing between February and May 2025. Meanwhile, the local bonds space is trading calm though with a bearish bias. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


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UBA: T-Bills market sentiment to remain mixed

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<p>Analysts at Norrenberger expect the Nigerian equities market remain uncertain given the current challenging macroeconomic conditions and the ongoing bank recapitalisation efforts. Meanwhile, the securities firm expects the inflation rate to slightly go up in June and FX stabilisation within the ranges of 1,200 to 1,500 naira to the U.S. dollar. Ekene Oyeka, Securities Trader at Norrenberger joins CNBC Africa for the highlights of market movements this month and the outlook for June.</p>


Norrenberger: Macro conditions, bank recapitalisation fuel market uncertainty

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<p>Traders at Access Bank say investors are wrapping up the month on a cautious note while cherry-picking a few bond instruments. For the T-bills side, the active trend is expected to persist given the improvement in system liquidity. Ebube Uneze, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Access: Investors remain cautious, cherry-pick few bonds

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<p>The South African Reserve Bank&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee sat for its third meeting of the year and voted unanimously to keep the repo rate unchanged at 8.25 per cent. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago explains the rationale behind the committee&#8217;s decision.</p>


Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 8.25% (full speech)

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<p>Africa is home to a robust network of 618 active tech hubs. These hubs are pivotal for the region, offering essential resources such as mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities that are crucial for nurturing fledgling ventures and fueling innovation across various sectors. In this episode of StartUp Caps, we delve into early-stage investing across Africa, highlighting the continent&#8217;s burgeoning support system for startups.</p>


Startup Caps EP5: Early-stage investing: ‘Seeding Africa’s tomorrow’

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<p>Activities at the Treasury Bills market has been calm today as investors turn their attention to the 500-billion-naira OMO auction. Traders at UBA expect the sentiments to persist due to the auction. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


T-Bills calm as investors focus on ₦500bn OMO auction

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion are Sampson Mamphweli, Head of Energy Secretariat, SANEDI, Jon Foster-Pedley, Chairperson, British Chamber of Business, Southern Africa, Khulekani Mathe, CEO designate, BUSA, George Herman, Director and Chief Investment Officer, Citadel and Joseph Ruiters, Board Member, Institute of Business Advisors Southern Africa.</p>


Big business on South Africa’s vote 2024

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<p>Explore Djibouti&#8217;s strategic significance in the inaugural Djibouti Forum, featuring insights from industry experts, government leaders, and the private sector. Discover its stable economic climate and pivotal role in regional development and global connectivity.</p>


Focus On Djibouti Forum 2024 Highlights Special

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<p>Explore the crucial role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in shaping Africa&#8217;s economic future with Obaid Amrane, Chairman of the International Forum for Sovereign Wealth Funds, as he shares insights from the side-lines of Djibouti Forum.</p>


Focus On: Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential with Sovereign Wealth Funds

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<p>This episode of Focus On highlights the future of rail safety in South Africa. We put the spotlight on the Railway Safety Regulator and scope its latest draft legislation that seeks to improve the condition of rail for business and people.</p>


Focus On: Steering the future of railway safety

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<p>Explore the strategic evolution of Djibouti&#8217;s port infrastructure with CEO Djama Ibrahim Darar of Doraleh Multi-purpose Port, as they spearhead initiatives to enhance capabilities and meet Africa&#8217;s burgeoning logistics demand. Delve into the prowess of Doraleh Multi-purpose Port, boasting cutting-edge facilities accommodating vessels of up to 100,000 DWT, driving regional connectivity and trade efficiency.</p>


Focus On: Harboring success: Djibouti’s ports

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<p>Traders at UBA say the market is in a calm mode as investors focus is driven towards the 500 billion naira OMO auction holding today. The outcome should further serve as a guidance in both the Bonds and T-Bills secondary market as to where near term investor bias would tilt. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


UBA: Investors await ₦500bn OMO auction outcome

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<p>Explore the $50M collaboration between Djibouti Sovereign Fund and Paix in a panel discussion featuring Jean-Andre Gbarssin and Wouter van Hulten. Gain insights into Djibouti&#8217;s ambition for expanding digital infrastructure, fostering regional development, and bridging connectivity gaps.</p>


Focus On: Djibouti Sovereign Fund and Paix ink $50 million deal

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<p>Analysts at Parthian Securities say the equities market has been in decline since February when the CBN started hiking the MPR and transaction volumes have been low. However, they expect continued interest in choice securities. Chinazom Izuora, Senior Associate, Investment Brokerage at Parthian Securities joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Will new MPR hike slow equities recovery?

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<p>Traders at UBA expect the market to remain calm as investors shift focus to today’s 508.9 billion naira T-bills auction while digesting the impact of Nigeria’s Monetary policy stance. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


UBA: Investors shift focus to ₦508.9bn T-bills auction

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<p>Traders at Access Bank expect repricing across the bond curve due to the recent 150 basis point MPR hike announced at May MPC Meeting. Meanwhile, investors are maintaining a cautious approach ahead of today’s Primary Market Auction as existing T-Bills totaling 508.98 billion naira across the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day instruments will mature and be rolled over. Chukwunonso Ifejiofor, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Access: MPR hike to spur repricing across bond curve

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<p>In this episode of Startup Caps, we delve into the AgriTech sector. AgriTech startups in Africa attracted some significant investments, especially to expand digital agriculture platforms. This underscores the increasing focus on sustainable agriculture and food security.</p>


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UBA: T-Bills market sentiment to remain mixed

Norrenberger: Macro conditions, bank recapitalisation fuel market uncertainty

Access: Investors remain cautious, cherry-pick few bonds

Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 8.25% (full speech)

Startup Caps EP5: Early-stage investing: ‘Seeding Africa’s tomorrow’

T-Bills calm as investors focus on ₦500bn OMO auction

Big business on South Africa’s vote 2024

Focus On Djibouti Forum 2024 Highlights Special

Focus On: Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential with Sovereign Wealth Funds

Focus On: Steering the future of railway safety

Focus On: Harboring success: Djibouti’s ports

UBA: Investors await ₦500bn OMO auction outcome

Focus On: Djibouti Sovereign Fund and Paix ink $50 million deal

Will new MPR hike slow equities recovery?

UBA: Investors shift focus to ₦508.9bn T-bills auction

Access: MPR hike to spur repricing across bond curve

Startup Caps EP4: Overview of Africa’s AgriTech sector

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UBA: T-Bills market sentiment to remain mixed

Norrenberger: Macro conditions, bank recapitalisation fuel market uncertainty

Access: Investors remain cautious, cherry-pick few bonds

Kganyago keeps rates on hold at 8.25% (full speech)

Startup Caps EP5: Early-stage investing: ‘Seeding Africa’s tomorrow’

T-Bills calm as investors focus on ₦500bn OMO auction

Big business on South Africa’s vote 2024

Focus On Djibouti Forum 2024 Highlights Special

Focus On: Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential with Sovereign Wealth Funds

Focus On: Steering the future of railway safety

Focus On: Harboring success: Djibouti’s ports

UBA: Investors await ₦500bn OMO auction outcome

Focus On: Djibouti Sovereign Fund and Paix ink $50 million deal

Will new MPR hike slow equities recovery?

UBA: Investors shift focus to ₦508.9bn T-bills auction

Access: MPR hike to spur repricing across bond curve

Startup Caps EP4: Overview of Africa’s AgriTech sector

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