Nigeria is set to receive a $500 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support its ongoing economic reforms.| Finance in Africa
Kenya is set to launch a sovereign wealth fund and an infrastructure fund, as the government looks to finance key sectors through asset sales.| Finance in Africa
Malawi’s newly elected president, Peter Mutharika, has reappointed Joseph Mwanamvekha as finance minister, according to an official statement.| Finance in Africa
Kenya cuts rates again despite mounting price pressures | Finance in Africa
Muhammad Sanusi II, Emir of Kano and former central-bank governor, warns that Nigeria’s early monetary loosening risks reigniting inflation and undoing recent gains in economic stability.| Finance in Africa
Kenya’s central bank has lowered its benchmark lending rate for the eighth consecutive time, trimming it by 25 basis points to 9.25%.| Finance in Africa
The 100 basis point cut was loosely in step with market expectations and follows a steady decline in inflation since mid-year.| Finance in Africa
Kenya’s insurance profit slumps 42% on weaker investment income| 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