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Nigeria economic and banking sector outlook

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Latest: Fitch upgrades outlook for 11 Nigerian financial institutions

Fitch Ratings has revised Nigeria’s long-term issuer default rating outlook from stable to positive, affirming its rating at ‘B’. This shift is driven by ongoing economic reforms, including monetary and exchange rate adj

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JPMorgan Chase merchant bank expansion in Nigeria

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Latest: JPMorgan receives preliminary approval for Nigerian merchant bank

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is advancing plans to establish a licensed merchant bank in Nigeria by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). To meet the capital requirements for a n

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African governance, prosperity, and capitalism index updates

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Latest: Mauritius leads Africa in global capitalism and peace rankings

In late September 2026, various indices highlighted the performance of African nations regarding governance, prosperity, and market conditions. The World Economics Governance Index 2026 identified Cabo Verde and Mauriti

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Absa digital finance and crypto custody expansion

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Absa Group launches Africa’s first institutional crypto custody service

Absa Bank has expanded its digital financial services and institutional cryptocurrency offerings across Africa. Initially, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking launched Absa Digital Asset Custody in South Africa. Utili

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