cbwa

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission says its new rules on debt securities issuances which propose limitations on the amount of debt capital that can be raised by private companies, are designed to mitigate reckless risk-taking behaviour.

Driving participation in Nigeria’s debt capital market

Speaking with CNBC Africa’s Kenneth Igbomor on the side-lines of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings, Burbano says about 370 million children lost access to meals during the COVID-19 era.

Accelerating financing for Africa’s school feeding programmes

Ecobank Group CEO, Jeremy Awori says the agreement signed between the bank Group and American Express will expand the holding company and multinational financial services corporation acceptance in 21 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Awori: Agreement with American Express expands acceptance in 21 countries

The International Budget Partnership says its latest Open Budget Survey shows a glaring lack of transparency when it comes to how governments acquire debt and whether that debt is financially sustainable. 

IBP: Global debt crisis continues to roil African countries

Africa needs more voices from its political leaders and heads of state to boost climate adaptation and financing from the global community. 

Unlocking global funding pledges for Africa’s climate finance

Patrick Ejumedia, the Head of Research at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees joins CNBC Africa to unpack the market performance. 

Spotlighting performance of Nigeria’s equities market in one year

The Executive Director of One Campaign, Serah Makka-Ugbabe says Africa needs multiple sources of revenue to stay afloat while highlighting heightened vulnerability to post-pandemic shocks. 

Makka-Ugbabe: Africa needs multiple revenue sources

The naira is regaining some lost ground at the official window while extending losses at the parallel market. 

How Nigeria’s reforms impact naira

Busi Mabuza, the Chairperson at the Industrial Development Corporation stresses that Africa is not short of opportunities if the continent speaks with one voice to developed nations.

Mabuza: Africa needs one voice as catalyst for investment

Analysts say the elevated interest rate environment in Nigeria is impacting the adoption of mortgages in the country and reducing access to affordable housing. 

Impact of higher interest rates on mortgages in Nigeria 

The Bank of Ghana has left its monetary policy rate unchanged at 29 per cent after weighing several factors including inflation, exchange rate pressures and adjustment in transport fares. 

Bank of Ghana keeps monetary policy rate at 29%

Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has raised interest rates by 750 basis points so far this year as it looks to address macroeconomic headwinds, including stabilising the naira, tame rising inflation among others. 

CBWA