Introducing the eCFA: A digital currency for French-speaking west Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 January 2017 Once fully implemented, it will operate alongside the region’s fiat hard currency, the CFA, as legal tender.
Kenya limits bank lending rates: What does it mean? Published by Jacques Nel on 2 September 2016 The new legislation has been met with fierce criticism from the banking sector.
Banking sector uncertainty continues to plague Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 21 September 2010 The major driver of Nigeria’s stock exchange, the banking sector, has continued to wallow in the doldrums, steadily heading lower and lower.
Second round of bank consolidation draws near in Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 July 2010 As expected, the passing into law of the AMCON Bill in Nigeria, as well as the advent of the reporting season, has seen Nigeria’s All Share Index rally somewhat over the past few days.
Significant changes coming to Nigeria’s banking landscape Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2010 The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday published a draft document of proposed changes to the current “Universal Banking Policy”.