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Nigeria's Central Bank Reports Profit Despite $9 billion in Derivatives Loss.
Revenue Generation is the Next Act for Sub-Saharan Africa Economies.
$372 Billion in African Pension Funds: A Route for Significant Impact
Cross-Border Payments: The Lucrative Battleground for African Fintechs.
The Saudi Power Investor Bullish on Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector.
Africa’s New Energy Economy : The Next Act for Investors and Founders.
Nigeria Achieves $6.83 Billion Balance of Payment (BOP) Surplus.
Angola Gets $200 million Margin Call From JP Morgan
Uganda's Oil Company Secures UAE Investor for $4 billion Refinery.
Exits, Equity and Profitability
Cassava Technologies : Rewiring Africa's Digital Infrastructure.
The Luxury Goods Opportunity in African Markets
Nigeria's Mortgage Market Set to Take Off With New $654 million Housing Fund.
How AfDB is Using Structured Credit to Unlock $1 Billion for Investment.
The Allure of Africa Private Credit.
Africa's BNPL Payment Market to Grow to Over $10billion by 2030
Private Credit
The Business of Local Currency Financing in Africa.
Ratings
Tackling the 'African Premium' Issue
African countries under the African Union (AU) plan to create the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), facilitated by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). A Credit Rating Problem The continent faces an 'African Premium' issue in the international credit market, which is dominated by the big three credit
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This Week in Africa Finance
More in today's email: * Tackling the 'African Premium' Issue * Ethiopia's Thriving Investment Renaissance * Investors Confidence in Nigeria's Economic Reforms Surges * Talking Points: Introducing the 'Africa Infrastructure and Project Finance Newsletter * The Termsheet Let's dive in! Tackling the 'African
Economics
Investors Confidence in Nigeria's Economic Reforms Surges.
Tinubunomics, Nigeria’s economic policy aimed at readdressing the country's economic challenges driven by years of fuel subsidy, corruption, fiscal mismanagement and currency devaluation is now bearing economic fruit. In 2022, almost 40% of the country’s revenue was spent on fuel subsidies, it also experienced constant currency
Economics
Ethiopia's Thriving Investment Renaissance.
Ethiopia is experiencing a resurgence in investment activities, with significant progress in economic growth, infrastructure development, and foreign direct investment (FDI). An impressive turnaround For years, Ethiopia has faced wars, economic upheaval, and uncertainty. Despite these challenges, it is now one of Africa's fastest-growing economies. * Last year the
Sport
South Africa and Rwanda Compete to Bring Formula 1 Racing Back to Africa
South Africa and Rwanda are making significant strides in bringing Formula 1 racing back to the streets of Africa, a continent that has not hosted a race since 1993. Why it matters: The last Formula 1 event in Africa was in 1993, when Alain Prost secured his final championship title.
Insights
The Surge of Smartphone Adoption in Africa: A Catalyst for Financial Inclusion
Smartphone adoption in Africa is projected to grow significantly, transforming the continent's financial landscape. Why It Matters: Increased affordability is expected to lead to smartphone usage accounting for 88% of all connections in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030, compared to a global average of 92%. Consumer trends are anticipated