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<p>Analysts say the CBN’s hawkish stance has burst the bubble for Nigerian equities with more investors taking advantage of the higher yield environment at the fixed income market. As the market focuses on the next move of the MPC, traders say bargain hunting was observed this week on Transcorp, Zenith Bank and BUA Cement. Mercy Okon, Research Analyst at Parthian Securities joins CNBC Africa for more market movements and the build up to the March MPC meeting.</p>


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How Nigeria’s MPC decision may impact equities

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<p>Traders at UBA say they expect the Nigerian bond market to sustain the calm trading until next week&#8217;s MPC meeting, while also expecting lean market liquidity pending the receipt of the 2025 bond coupon payment and FAAC inflow. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA, joins CNBC Africa for markets wrap.</p>


Coupon payment, FAAC inflow to drive liquidity sentiments

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s February 2034 bond traded at 20.7 per cent following news of the Debt Management Office special bond auction. Meanwhile, the recently issued 2027 bond witnessed offers at around 19.9 per cent. Traders at Access Bank say they expect an active bond market today as investors cherry-pick high-yielding instruments. Tobechukwu Ikpe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Access: repricing seen on February 2034 bond

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<p>In this In Conversation episode, Niger-born fashion designer and former president’s daughter &#8211; Alia Baré, shares her mission of using fashion to show a positive image of her country. From gracing the runways of Joburg Fashion Week for African Fashion International (AFI) in South Africa to unveiling her most recent collections in Lagos, Nigeria, Baré lays bare the influences of her travels and life experiences in an effort to create Africa-made designs.</p>


The CNBC Africa Conversation with Fashion Designer Alia Baré

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<p>Traders at UBA say the bonds secondary market has witnessed modest trading activities around the auction bonds this week as the market will remain quiet till next week in anticipation of Nigeria&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee’s next move. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


UBA: Bearish run to persist till next week

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<p>Analysts at EDC Securities say banking stocks are regaining attention as investors expect dividend payouts although most are yet to release their audited full year financial statements. Joshua Chinga, Sell Side Analyst at EDC Securities joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


EDC: Banking stocks regain attention as investors eye dividend pay-out

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<p>Traders at Access Bank expect the weak appetite for bonds to persist as the market remains bearish ahead of next week&#8217;s MPC meeting. On the T-bills side, demand is skewed to the long end of the curve. Senator Audu, Treasury team member, Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Access: Weak appetite for bonds to linger ahead March MPC meeting

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<p>Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion are Professor Mark Nasila, Chief Data &#038; Analytics Officer, FNB Chief Risk Office, Charity Wayua, Director, IBM Research Africa, Vaughn Naidoo, GM: B2B Technology, MTN Centre of Excellence (CoE) and Venolan Naidoo, Lawyer, Fasken Law Firm.</p>


AI Africa: How AI can unlock South Africa’s economic potential

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<p>Nigeria’s headline inflation continued its increase, hitting 31.7 per cent in the month of February from 29.9 per cent recorded in January. Meanwhile, traders at UBA say investors are cautious ahead of Monday&#8217;s 450-billion-naira bond auction. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Nigeria’s headline inflation hits 31.7% in February

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<p>Investors at the Treasury Bills market have shown significant interest in the newly issued 1-year T-bills as demand far outweighed offers after Wednesday’s 161.5-billion-naira auction. Traders at Access Bank say they expect similar sentiments at today’s trading. Uzor Anakebe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Access: Investors flock new one-year T-bills

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<p>Explore South Sudan&#8217;s rich oil resources as it aims to become Africa&#8217;s leading oil export hub. Witness the unveiling of Nile Petroleum Corporation&#8217;s latest building, marking a significant milestone in the nation&#8217;s development.</p>


Focus On: South Sudan’s Oil Sector: A Promising Future Ahead

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<p>Traders at UBA say they expect a higher stop rate at the Primary Market Auction today where the Debt Management Office offered a total of 161.4 billion Naira across the three tenor buckets. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Higher stop rates expected at PMA

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<p>The Nigerian equities market is sustaining positive sentiments recorded so far this week following bargain hunting in FBNH and Transcorp. Muktar Mohammed, Analyst at Assar Investments joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


Can Nigeria’s equities sustain rebound?

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<p>Traders at UBA say investors are adopting a wait and see approach as they focus on the outcome of today’s 337.89 billion naira T-bills auction. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


UBA: Investors await results of mid-week PMA

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<p>About 337 billion naira will be offered across maturities in today’s treasury bills auction. Traders at Access bank expect a quiet trading session today as attention shifts to the auction. Dimeji Obasa, a Fixed Income Dealer at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


DMO conducts ₦337.89bn T-Bills auction

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<p>The Central Bank of Nigeria says it plans to increase OMO frequency and volumes to mop up liquidity and provide investment opportunities for FPIs. Traders at UBA say market sentiments remain bearish following today’s OMO bill auction. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


CBN plans to increase OMO frequency to mop up liquidity

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<p>According to the African Union, an estimated 80 million children below five are malnourished. This not only stunts their growth but also hampers their potential contribution to the economy. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fifi Peters speaks to Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group; and later with Farayi Zimudzi, Food and Agriculture Organisation&#8217;s Representative in Ethiopia and Beth Dunford, Vice President: Agriculture, Human &#038; Social Development, AfDB Organisation&#8217;s Representative in Ethiopia and AfDB&#8217;s Beth Dunford, Vice President of Agriculture, Human &#038; Social Development, on what it takes to address this.</p>


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How Nigeria’s MPC decision may impact equities

Coupon payment, FAAC inflow to drive liquidity sentiments

Access: repricing seen on February 2034 bond

The CNBC Africa Conversation with Fashion Designer Alia Baré

UBA: Bearish run to persist till next week

EDC: Banking stocks regain attention as investors eye dividend pay-out

Access: Weak appetite for bonds to linger ahead March MPC meeting

AI Africa: How AI can unlock South Africa’s economic potential

Nigeria’s headline inflation hits 31.7% in February

Access: Investors flock new one-year T-bills

Focus On: South Sudan’s Oil Sector: A Promising Future Ahead

Higher stop rates expected at PMA

Can Nigeria’s equities sustain rebound?

UBA: Investors await results of mid-week PMA

DMO conducts ₦337.89bn T-Bills auction

CBN plans to increase OMO frequency to mop up liquidity

Focus On: Addressing Malnutrition in Africa

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How Nigeria’s MPC decision may impact equities

Coupon payment, FAAC inflow to drive liquidity sentiments

Access: repricing seen on February 2034 bond

The CNBC Africa Conversation with Fashion Designer Alia Baré

UBA: Bearish run to persist till next week

EDC: Banking stocks regain attention as investors eye dividend pay-out

Access: Weak appetite for bonds to linger ahead March MPC meeting

AI Africa: How AI can unlock South Africa’s economic potential

Nigeria’s headline inflation hits 31.7% in February

Access: Investors flock new one-year T-bills

Focus On: South Sudan’s Oil Sector: A Promising Future Ahead

Higher stop rates expected at PMA

Can Nigeria’s equities sustain rebound?

UBA: Investors await results of mid-week PMA

DMO conducts ₦337.89bn T-Bills auction

CBN plans to increase OMO frequency to mop up liquidity

Focus On: Addressing Malnutrition in Africa

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