Nigeria is weighing its first interest rate cut in five years as inflation cools and foreign capital begins to return.| Finance in Africa
The appointment announced on Friday comes as Ethiopia grapples with currency instability, heavy debt obligations and an ambitious programme to liberalise its financial sector.| Finance in Africa
Ghana’s central bank lowered its benchmark lending rate by 350 basis points to 21.5% from 25% as inflationary pressures ease further.| Finance in Africa
South Africa’s annual inflation eased to 3.3% in August from 3.5% in July, marking the first slowdown in five months.| Finance in Africa
Nigeria’s headline inflation fell for the fifth consecutive month to 20.1% in August, easing from 21.8% in July, according to new NBS data.| Finance in Africa
Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories. With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies. Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent. | Finance in Africa