Exclusive Interview: Audu Ogbeh, Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture
Audu Ogbeh, Nigeria’s Minister for agriculture discusses the sector’s holy grail: financing.…
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CBN’s Emefiele cracks the whip
Over the last six months, Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele has not minced his words when putting commercial banks on notice, warning them of the dangers of violating foreign exchange (forex) rules.…
What is behind Africa’s crypto-phobia?
As the use of cryptocurrencies gains momentum, African central banks, gripped by crypto-phobia, are pressing panic buttons, with some taking the easy way out by banning the use and trading in cryptocurrencies in their territories.…
Tanzania: Magufuli wielding the big stick
“I will not give any money to failing banks.” In typical style, President John Magufuli has adopted a no-nonsense approach to the troubles of the Tanzanian banking sector.…
Kenya: Is too much regulation stifling growth?
In July, a court temporarily suspended the implementation of a new 0.05% tax on bank transfers above Kshs500,000 ($5,000); a victory for the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), which took the matter to court.…
East Africa’s financial services set for consolidation and expansion
What are the recent trends in the East African banking industry?…
INVESTMENT BANKING: Mixed near-term outlook
Investment banking in Africa is still dominated by multinationals but local players can still play an important role.…
Benedict Oramah: Trade can transform African economies
We meet with Benedict Oramah at four o’clock on a Saturday afternoon at the Grove Hotel in Watford, a suburban town an hour north of London.…
Casablanca Finance City spreads it wings
Casablanca Finance City (CFC) was officially launched in December 2010 as a financial and economic hub from which to drive investment into Africa.…
Ghana’s asset market primed for growth – Ecobank
Ecobank’s asset management business, performed extremely well in 2017, with significant growth in assets under management (AUM).…