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Analysts say a possible rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, the bank’s first rate cut in four years, may bring much-needed lowering of borrowing cost and portfolio investment into Nigeria. 

What U.S Fed dovish shift could mean for Nigeria

Deloitte forecasts Nigeria will likely experience tepid short-term growth due to ongoing macroeconomic headwinds. 

Deloitte: West Africa’s economic growth rates to remain tepid in 2024

In a chat with CNBC Africa, he notes the plan is to sweat some assets while highlighting shareholders are not averse to selling down.

Ajiya: 2023 performance function of revenue growth, cost optimisation

Nigeria's National Single Window Project aims to streamline trade processes, reduce bottlenecks, and increase transparency. 

Nigeria plans central platform to streamline trade 

Following recent meetings between the Presidential Committee on the National Gas Initiative with some representatives of platforms such as Uber/Bolt, some drivers are raising fresh concerns over a fare reduction arrangement. 

How Nigeria's CNG transition may impact pricing of e-hailing services

Hyprop, South Africa's largest listed specialised shopping centre Real Estate Investment Trust says an agreement is underway for Lango to acquire Hyprop and Attacq-owned Sub-Saharan malls for 1 billion rand this year.

Lango to acquire Hyprop and Attacq-owned Sub-Saharan Africa malls

As Ghana’s December 7th  Presidential and parliamentary elections draws closer, concerns are being raised about the inability of political parties to reach an accord. 

Achieving peaceful elections in Ghana

Andersen Nigeria believes Nigeria can gain from the 70 per cent windfall tax on banks if the government engages relevant stakeholders before being assented to, eliminates all ambiguities relating to the administration and revisit the tax rate. 

Andersen: Eliminate ambiguities on 70% windfall tax 

Ghana is breaking away from its 32-year tradition of securing loans from international banks to finance its cocoa crop for the 2024/25 season which begins in September. 

Can Ghana rely on local sources to finance upcoming cocoa season?

Orla Enright, CEO of Green Exchange joins CNBC Africa to discuss how to unlock financing for climate projects and green opportunities for investors.

Green Exchange: Nigeria, South Africa & Morocco lead Africa’s green bond market

How will the on-going government interventions help curb higher food prices in Nigeria? Meanwhile, recent flood warnings raise fresh concerns over heightened impact around the nation’s food baskets in the North. 

Will Nigeria's interventions stem food inflation?

Nigeria gets set to conduct a forensic audit of the mining sector as part of efforts to sanitise the industry and boost investors’ confidence.

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