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Sentiments in the Nigerian equities market remained mixed buoyed by first quarter earnings and investors profit-taking on bellwether stocks. 

Q1’25 earnings drive sentiments in Nigerian equities

The National Coordination of the Civilian Vigil, a coalition of pro-junta civil society groups is calling on civilians in Burkina Faso to come out en masse today in support of transitional president, Ibrahim Traore. 

Supporters of Burkina Faso’s transitional president Ibrahim Traore to hold rally

Despite the 495.9-billion-naira oversubscription at Monday's 350-billion-naira bond auction, the Nigerian government accepted 397.9 billion naira.

Nigeria's bond auction sees mixed sentiments

The World Bank expects prices of Brent crude oil to average 64 dollars a barrel this year and 60 dollars in 2026.

Brent crude price to average $64 per barrel in 2025, $60 in 2026 - World Bank

Proactive mobilization of domestic resources and embracing innovatiProactive mobilization of domestic resources and embracing innovative delivery solutions are key to building a robust health system despite disruptions from the USAID funding freeze. 

USAID disruption: Can Ghana leverage healthcare supply chains?

Moody’s believes the US import tariffs are credit negative for African banks but risks should be manageable.

Moody’s: U.S. import tariffs credit negative for African banks

Nigeria’s debt service obligations stood at 696.27 billion naira while total retained revenue amounted to only 483.47 billion naira indicating that debt service alone consumed about 144 per cent of all government earnings in the month under review. 

Nigeria’s debt service obligations hit ₦696.27bn in January 2025- CBN

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Central Securities Clearing System, Haruna Jalo-Waziri says standards and trust are key elements in sustaining global demand for Nigerian instruments. 

Jalo-Waziri: Building trust and global standards key to attract investors

The International Monetary Fund has revised downwards the growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 3.8 per cent this year and 4.2 per cent in 2026. 

IMF: SSA economy to grow 3.8% in 2025, 4.2% in 2026

Bamboo's Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Yanmo Omorogbe says driving investors’ interests in asset classes in Africa is important while highlighting the role of financial literacy in bridging knowledge gaps. 

Omorogbe: Focus in on driving investors’ interest in asset classes

Today is World Malaria Day and the World Health Organization is calling for revitalized efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. 

How funding freeze, treatment cost heighten Africa’s malaria burden

The Nigerian Customs Service says it plans to reintroduce a four per cent Free-on-Board value on imports after extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders. 

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