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Low income countries are on the verge of debt distress as currency volatility continues to rock regional markets for many African countries according to a new report released by Africatalyst. 

Role of local currency financing in navigating debt challenges for low-income countries

The Managing Director and CEO of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni says the bank remains committed to fostering innovation, nurturing young talents, and driving cross-generation digital conversations. 

Oseni: STEM key vertical in Nigeria’s economy

The Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria, Wale Edun says Zenith Bank opening up a branch in Paris is poised to enable trade and investment as well as facilitate payments for Nigerian businesses.

Edun: Zenith Bank Paris to open access to Nigerian market, trade & investment

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved a six-month extension for all Bureau de Change operators to recapitalise their operations with the deadline moved from December this year to June 2025. 

Will BDCs meet recapitalisation deadline?

Leveraging the power of public private partnerships is crucial to driving investments and policies that will catalyse technology innovation and digital economy in Nigeria. 

Deji-Kurunmi: PPPs to drive investment, policies for tech innovation, digital economy

The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Chris Mayaki says higher education and the university system is the only sub-sector that holds promise for Nigeria. 

Mayaki: Higher education only sub-sector that holds promise for Nigeria

The Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu says the commission of Zenith Bank subsidiary in Paris, France is a move he expects will further strengthen relations between Nigeria and France. 

Rabiu: Zenith Bank Paris to strengthen Nigeria-France relations

2024 has been a year of mixed fortunes for the agricultural sector. 

The future of farming: South Africa's agricultural sector in 2025

Valdene Reddy, Director for Capital Markets at the JSE spoke to CNBC Africa about some of the work that’s been done by the exchange to support and facilitate access to capital. 

 JSE lauds South Africa's first budget retailer listing

CNBC Africa spoke with Marek Masojada, CEO of Boxer about what may be on the pipeline for the group. 

Boxer debuts on Africa’s biggest exchange

Retail group Spar reported a 4 per cent increase in full year turnover. 

Spar reports 11% increase in FY HEPS 

Financial inclusion in emerging markets across Africa is a catalyst for economic transformation, fostering empowerment for individuals and businesses alike. 

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