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 Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled draft regulations requiring all credit guarantee firms operating in the country to hold a minimum core capital of KES 1 billion ($7.86 million).| Finance in Africa
Ethiopia's Central Bank has raised the banking sector credit cap to 24%, despite plans to fully lift the Cap as planned in September, amid falling inflation.| Finance in Africa
Egypt’s annual inflation slowed for the fourth straight month in September, falling to 11.7% from 12% in August, according to CAPMAS .| Finance in Africa
Kenya’s inflation accelerated in August to 4.5% from 4.1% in July, hitting a 14-month high after the CBK delivered its seventh consecutive rate cut.| 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
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
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) kept its benchmark repo rate steady at 7% on Thursday, citing inflationary concerns.| 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
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
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has introduced a new framework that will overhaul how commercial banks price loans, in a bid to strengthen monetary policy and end opaque lending practices.| Finance in Africa
The Bank of Zambia kept its key lending rate unchanged at 14.5% for the second consecutive time, opting to consolidate gains against inflation.| Finance in Africa
