CNBCAfrica
Access: Improved liquidity, demand drive bullish run
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- Access: Improved liquidity, demand drive bullish run
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- 48 minutes ago
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- Traders at Access Bank expect the bullish run seen at the bond market to be sustained owing to the improved market liquidity and high demand for debt instruments. Kolawole Komolafe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Unleashing East Africa's Economic Potential
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- 4 hours ago
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- Join this panel discussion to uncover East Africa's economic potential, with representatives from the International Finance Corporation, African Development Bank-Rwanda and Southbridge. Discover opportunities for collaboration, support, and economic transformation.
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- Startup Caps EP1: Understanding the investment landscape for African startups
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- 1 day ago
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- Join CNBC Africa for the latest series Startup Caps, a new show which aims to champion the continent’s startup ecosystem. The show will tackle the latest happenings in the African startup space and profile investors, startup founders, and other significant players in the ecosystem. In the first episode we explore what the investment landscape for startups looks like and speak to startups who share some of their experience and challenges.
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- IDA 21 Africa Heads of State Summit 2024: Launch of the IDA Coalition
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- 2 days ago
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- The replenishment of the International Development Association resources, or IDA 21 highlights the key sectors in need of transformation to sustain economic growth in Africa. This special will focus on the unity and catalytic power of the IDA as the World Bank outlines coalitions with the African countries.
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- IDA 21 Africa Heads of State Summit 2024: Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
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- 2 days ago
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- Amid multiple external shocks and the great challenge of the green energy transition, 19 African heads of state gathered for the World Bank's International Development Association for Africa Heads of State Summit to identify key financing priorities for the continent. CNBC Africa brings key messaging from the summit and key outcomes that are rooted in transforming Africa for the better.
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- Investors digest Q1’24 earnings release
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- 4 days ago
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- Analysts expect sustained dampened activity in the equities market this week with minimal positive triggers to stimulate buy interests. Meanwhile investors are weighing earnings releases as banks race to submit their implementation plan following the CBN’s recapitalization move. Mukhtar Mohammed, Analyst at Assar Investments joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.
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- Focus On: Using energy as a catalyst for Namibia’s economic prosperity
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- 7 days ago
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- Energy is a fundamental component of the modern industrial economy and yet 43 per cent of Africans lack access to electricity, this is according to the International Energy Agency. This Focus On episode explores the Namibia International Energy Conference and unpacks how Namibia can use energy as a catalyst for economic prosperity.
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- Q1’24 earnings to drive mixed sentiments in Nigeria equities
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- 7 days ago
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- Analysts at Cardinal Stone Securities say they expect the Nigerian equities market to witness mixed sentiments as first-quarter earnings of listed companies' trickle in. Adebayo Adebanjo, Senior Analyst at Cardinal Stone Securities, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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- UBA: FAAC, coupon payments to boost system liquidity
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- 7 days ago
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- Traders at UBA expect FAAC inflows and coupon payments on 2029 and 2049 papers to boost system liquidity as demand persists on the newly issued 24th April 2025 bill. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.
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- Access: Investors cherry pick on-the-run bonds
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- 7 days ago
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- Traders at Access Bank say they expect more profit-taking in the bonds market today as investors turn their attention to on-the-run securities. Bosun Obembe, Team Lead at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for a market update.
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- Rwanda’s partnership with Europe's top football clubs pays dividends
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- 7 days ago
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- Explore how Rwanda's ground-breaking collaboration with football giants Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain is shaping the future of Rwandan football.
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- NIEC 2024: Reimagine Resource-Rich Namibia: Turning Possibilities into Prosperity
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- 8 days ago
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- The 6th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference 2024 is taking place under the theme: ‘Reimagine Resource-Rich Namibia: Turning Possibilities into Prosperity'. Join CNBC Africa as we bring you insights from energy stakeholders, the Namibian government and investors on Namibia's energy landscape and the potential to foster partnerships for energy industry growth.
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- Investors focus on ₦142.57bn T-Bills auction
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- 9 days ago
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- Investors have their focus fixed on today’s Primary Market Auction as existing T-Bills totalling 142.57 billion naira will mature and be rolled over. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for expected outcome and other market movements.
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- The Bahamas to host 2024 Afreximbank Annual Meetings & AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum
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- 9 days ago
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- The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Afreximbank have signed the Agreement for The Bahamas to host the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings and the third edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum. The events will be held in Nassau, in The Bahamas, from the 12th to the 14th of June, under the theme ‘Owning Our Destiny: Economic Prosperity on the Platform of Global Africa.’ Afreximbank says theme reflects their focus to broaden the discourse to determine solutions to the challenges that affect African and Caribbean economies. CNBC Africa brings you the highlights of the launch of the host signing agreement.
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- Focus On: The Namibia International Energy Conference 2024
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- 14 days ago
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- In this episode of Focus On, we spotlight The Namibia International Energy Conference 2024, an event that will bring together policymakers, energy stakeholders, investors, and international partners to foster industry growth and position Namibia as a prime investment destination. CNBC Africa spoke to Selma Shimutwikeni, CEO of RichAfrica Consultancy, and convenor of NIEC 2024 about what this event will unpack with in Africa's evolving energy landscape.
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- Access: Investors seek to reinvest coupon proceeds on April 2037 bond
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- 14 days ago
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- Traders at Access Bank expect improved market activity today as investors seek to reinvest their coupon proceeds on the 18th April 2037 bond. Odinaka Linus- Nwokonkwo, Treasury team Member at Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for the highlights of market movements this week.
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- 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
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- 14 days ago
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- This April marks the solemn 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, with commemorative events beginning on April 7. Throughout April, both globally and within Rwanda, there's a dedicated time to honor the memory of those lost to this tragedy. "Kwibuka," translating to "to Remember" in Rwanda's Kinyarwanda language, signifies a period of deep reflection on the past and an unwavering commitment to preventing such horrors from repeating. Speaking at one such event, Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda's High Commissioner to South Africa, emphasized the significance of this collective act of remembrance.
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- Focus On: Highlights Special of the Africa Gaming Expo 2024
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- 14 days ago
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- CNBC Africa brings you highlights of the maiden edition of the Africa Gaming Expo as stakeholders forge a path for the growth of the gaming and lottery industry in Africa.
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- UBA: Improved demand seen on T-bills, interest across curve
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Traders at UBA say despite the tight liquidity, the T-bills market is recording improved demand with interest seen across the curve. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.
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- Focus On: Private Partnerships for Green Funding
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- 16 days ago
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- This Focus On puts the spotlight on partnerships that use seed funding to fund the on-going African green energy transition projects. CNBC Africa's Fifi Peters is joined by Johan Marnewick, Head of Credit Alternatives at Stanlib and Asanda Tsotsi, Head of Project and Export Finance at Standard Bank CIB on insights to into the Khanyisa Energy Fund as part of Standard Bank's journey to fund Africa's green energy transition.
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- The Power Table: South Africa: Rebuilding the Rainbow Nation
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- 16 days ago
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- Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist, Investec and Cas Coovadia, CEO, Business Unity South Africa.
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- Focus On: Opportunities for Tourism Investment in Gauteng
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- 17 days ago
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- Tourism leaders from across Africa gathered at the Tourism Investment Forum Africa, held in Cape Town, to explore how tourism can be a key driver towards expanding growth and opportunity in African economies. CNBC Africa spoke Barba Gaoganediwe, Head of Destination Marketing and Communications at Gauteng Tourism on how to leverage Gauteng as a tourism investment destination.
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- Focus On US-Africa Business Summit 2024
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- 18 days ago
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- Fostering network opportunities, facilitating trade deals and forging international partnerships, the U.S.-Africa Business Summit returns for its 16th edition. Returning to United States soil, this summit will be attracting heads of states and investors from both the U.S and Africa. This Focus On special will highlight some key areas of interest at this year’s summit.
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- DMO conducts ₦149.6bn T-bills auction
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Investors have their attention fixed on today’s 150 billion-naira T-bills auction keeping the market calm. Meanwhile, Traders at UBA say improved demand is observed on the March 2027 bond. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market movement.
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- Focus On: Africa’s Tourism Investment Case
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A number of developing countries look to tourism as an avenue for economic development. CNBC Africa speaks to Joy Priya Somasundram, Principal: FDI Strategies at the Financial Times and Dianna Martin, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Northern Cape Tourism Authority on how Africa can unlock opportunities for growth in this sector.
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- CSS 2024: 4th Africa Finance Corporation Country & Stakeholder Symposium
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Foreign Direct Investment in Africa declined to $45 billion in 2022 from a record $80 billion in the previous year. The 4th Africa Finance Corporation Country and Stakeholder Symposium gathered thought leaders, decision makers and key stakeholders on how to prevent any further capital in Africa to exit.
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- Ghana Smart Schools Project Launch
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- 22 days ago
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- The Government of Ghana is giving out about 1.3 million educational tablets to students in Senior High schools, as part of the Ghana Smart Schools Project. The government will also construct 100 Smart Schools to provide modern learning environment and digital training in all 16 regions of the country.
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- Focus On: Expanding Africa’s Tourism Horizon
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- 22 days ago
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- Tourism, a vital contributor to the economies of many countries around the world, could be a possible solve to Africa's economic challenges. CNBC Africa speaks to Dr Geoffrey Manyara, economic Affairs Officer for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa for more.
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- From the Baobab to the Mosquito: Rethinking Leadership Through African Sayings by Professor Mpedi
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Professor Lethohkwa George Mpedi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg talks to Jill de Villiers about his book: From the Baobab to the Mosquito: Rethinking Leadership Through African Sayings.
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- Focus On: The Nyanza Light Metals’ Growth Story through Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- This episode of Focus On spotlights RBIDZ Special Economic Zone's mandate in attracting foreign and domestic investment and creating employment. CNBC Africa speaks to a titanium dioxide pigment manufacturer located in the RBIDZ special economic zone, Nyanza Light Metals, about their growth strategy and approach to improving the region's skills base.
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- WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Advancing women in leadership roles in healthcare
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Join President Amie Batson on Focus On: WomenLift Health Conference as she highlights the overarching goal of the conference and reasons why the conversation on women's leadership in global health is particularly timely and critical for driving innovation, equity, and sustainability in the global health sector.
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- Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum: Fostering services exchange between Rwanda & Zimbabwe
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Catch the insightful panel discussion on CNBC Africa, where experts dissect strategies and opportunities for fostering services exchange between Rwanda and Zimbabwe, as highlighted during the Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum.
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- East Africa Highlights at WomenLift Health Conference 2024
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- 24 days ago
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- In this episode of Focus On: The WomenLift Health Conference, join Norah Obudho, East Africa Director, as she provides exclusive insights into the region's contributions and the conference's impact on local healthcare leadership.
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- Sahara Group looks to wind turbines to reduce carbon emissions
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- On the story of the day - Sahara Group looks to wind turbines at the Egbin Power plant in Lagos to reduce carbon emissions. Using the operational potential of the 15 wind turbines installed at Egbin Power, the company says they would reduce an estimated 35,793,360g of CO2 annually,”
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- EdTech Monday: Artificial Intelligence in Education
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- 25 days ago
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- The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has seen an increase in recent years. The rapid development of this new technology is having a major impact on education. In this edition of Edtech Mondays we will talk about the applications and benefits of AI in the education sector, the necessary implementation frameworks, the policy support and also seek to hear from the end users on the impact AI has or would have.
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- Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum: Enhancing business linkages between Rwanda & Zimbabwe
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- 25 days ago
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- On the side-lines of the Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum, dignitaries gathered for a Panel Discussion on Enhancing Business Linkages Between Rwanda & Zimbabwe, Unveiling Opportunities on CNBC Africa.
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- Highlights Special of the 9th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Highlights of some of the unforgettable moments for the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit 2024. We bring you empowering discussions and inspiring talks by trailblazing women from across the continent and the world.
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- A Discussion with Landmark Group CEO
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- 26 days ago
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- As the Nigerian government embarks on the construction of the 700 kilometer Lagos Calabar coastal road, businesses along the corridor are facing potential losses due to planned demolitions. In this discussion, Paul Onwanibye, CEO of Landmark Group, shares insights on the challenges and strategies for navigating this situation and ensuring a positive outcome for the business and its employees.
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- Inauguration Day in Senegal
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- 26 days ago
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- Dive into the historic Inauguration Day in Senegal, where Basiro D'Omeri-Fyer becomes the youngest president at the age of 44, marking the 4th Democratic transfer of power since independence. Discover the symbolism behind the number 4 and the promises of the new administration to fight corruption and reform the economy.
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- Nigeria's Banking Industry Faces Recapitalization Deadline: The Countdown to April
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- 26 days ago
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- The Central Bank of Nigeria has set a deadline for all banks in the country to submit their implementation plans for the recapitalization exercise. With new minimum capital requirements and options for banks to meet them, the Nigerian banking industry is gearing up for significant changes. Learn more about the potential impact on the economy and the strategies banks are considering to comply with the new regulations.
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- Investors tilt to short- mid-end of bond curve
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- 28 days ago
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- Investors in Nigeria’s local bond market are tilting towards the short to mid-end of the curve, particularly, the 2026 and 2034 papers. Traders at UBA expect this week to end in similar sentiment as investors take position for the 450-billion-naira bond auction scheduled for April 15th. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.
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- Inner-City Regeneration Business Investment Webinar
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The Inner-City Regeneration Business Investment Webinar, hosted by the city of eThekwini alongside political leadership from the City of New York, showcases key discussions between the two regions about unlocking the door for Inner City Investment in Durban. CNBC Africa speaks to a panel of experts from property development, oceans economy, agriculture and tourism sectors, on the diverse investment opportunities the city of Durban has to offer and other programmes centred around the city’s growth and development.
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- Exploring Rwanda's Digital Transformation
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Navigating challenges and opportunities in Africa's evolving digital landscape. This episode of Doing Business in Rwanda delves into leveraging digital technologies for sustainable development and social inclusion.
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- South Sudan Rising to Be Africa’s Petroleum Hub
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Explore South Sudan's rich oil resources as it aims to become Africa's leading oil export hub. Witness the unveiling of Nile Petroleum Corporation's latest building, marking a significant milestone in the nation's development.
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- Investors take position on Q2’24 bond calendar
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- 29 days ago
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- The Nigerian bond market witnessed a shift in sentiments following the release of the second quarter bond calendar as investors queried initial interest in the 2027, 2034, and 2053 bonds. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa to gauge what investors have their eyes on.
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- Focus On: AMA Medical begins phase 2 construction of manufacturing OSD plant
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- AMA Medical Manufacturing has commissioned the construction of its OSD plant in Kaduna State, marking the second phase of the expansion of its facility. CNBC Africa brings you highlights of the ground-breaking ceremony in this special broadcast.
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- WomenLift Health Conference 2024: Here’s what’s on the agenda
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- Unlock the future of global health and gender equality with Lizz Ntonjira on Focus On: WomenLift Health Conference, as she unveils the agenda for this year's event, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from the 6th to the 8th of April.
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- Nigeria’s DMO eyes ₦1.35trn borrowing in Q2’24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Debt Management Office plans to raise 1.35 trillion naira from the bond market in the second quarter of this year from the newly issued 2029 bond, the 2031 and the February 2034 bonds. Meanwhile, traders at Access Bank say they expect the bullish momentum in the treasury bills market to continue today on sustained liquidity. Bosun Obembe, Team Lead at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.
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- Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum to boost trade ties
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Exploring Rwanda's and Zimbabwe's trade and investment landscape, opportunities and challenges in this episode of Doing Business in Rwanda with a focus on identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends and market dynamics in the two nations.
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- Corporate Access: Driving Change for Financial & Social Impact
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- 1 month ago
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- Investing in SMEs means investing for impact. The challenges that SMEs need to overcome to fully transform digitally are easier with the help of big firms. This Corporate Access explores the role private sector plays to get small businesses to technological support they need to grow.