How will higher oil prices impact Kenya’s economy?

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26 SEP 2023

How will higher oil prices impact Kenya’s economy?

An analysis of the possible impact of an expected oil price surge on inflation, the shilling and consumer disposable incomes in Kenya.

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CBN appointments: A clean slate for economic policies

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25 SEP 2023

CBN appointments: A clean slate for economic policies

Godwin Emefiele’s suspension without senate approval raises big questions about the CBN’s independence. New appointments should change this.

Unpacking Nigeria’s August inflation report

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22 SEP 2023

Unpacking Nigeria’s August inflation report

Nigeria’s inflation outlook: Why rising prices aren’t set to cool yet.

Yomi Ajayi

How can the government support digital lenders in Nigeria?

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20 SEP 2023

How can the government support digital lenders in Nigeria?

Actions the government should consider such as including digital lenders in the GSI to clean up Nigeria’s digital lending landscape.

Nnamdi Ifechi-fred

Why did Flutterwave launch Swap?

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19 SEP 2023

Why did Flutterwave launch Swap?

We assess the problems Flutterwave's recently launched Swap aims to solve.

Nchedolisa Akuma

Four monetary policy strategies that will shape CBK’s new leadership

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18 SEP 2023

Four monetary policy strategies that will shape CBK’s new leadership

We take a closer look at the leadership of Dr Kamau Thugge at Kenya's apex bank

Beryl Nyajuoga

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15 SEP 2023

Can the CBN clear Nigeria’s FX backlog?

An exploration of feasible short-term strategies the CBN can deploy to clear Nigeria's FX backlog

Yomi Ajayi

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14 SEP 2023

Five ways Nigeria’s finance minister can boost foreign investment

We analyse bold pro-business reforms, ways to be fiscally responsible and other priority areas for Nigeria's FG to clear the country's FX backlog.

Gbemisola Alonge

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13 SEP 2023

Banks vs Safaricom: Who will win the fight for Kenyan merchants?

In the fight for Kenyan merchants, banks have three advantages—bigger account limits, targeted loans and competitive pricing—over Safaricom’s M-PESA.

Nchedolisa Akuma

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12 SEP 2023

Why the diaspora is a gold mine for Nigerian startups

About 205,000 Nigerians left for the UK in 2018, growing to 281,000 in 2020. This raises brain drain concerns but presents business opportunities.

Nnamdi Ifechi-fred

Unpacking the drivers behind Kenya’s declining inflation

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11 SEP 2023

Unpacking the drivers behind Kenya’s declining inflation

We assess Kenya's inflation trend with a focus on foods, fuels and transport, highlighting why prices could keep falling.

Dumebi Oluwole

Navigating Nigeria's shifting oil landscape

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08 SEP 2023

Navigating Nigeria's shifting oil landscape

We examine the impact of recent political events on the sector and provide a near-term outlook for the sector.

Noelle Okwedy

The quiet triumph of Nigeria’s banking sector

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07 SEP 2023

The quiet triumph of Nigeria’s banking sector

We analyse Nigerian banks' stellar H1 2023 performance despite a challenging operating environment.

Yomi Ajayi

Understanding the half-year performance of Kenya's top banks

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06 SEP 2023

Understanding the half-year performance of Kenya's top banks

An analysis of Kenya's top 9 banks based on H1 2023 results and our outlook for H2.

Beryl Nyajuoga

Why re-opening the Kenya-Somalia border could increase Kenya’s political risk

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05 SEP 2023

Why re-opening the Kenya-Somalia border could increase Kenya’s political risk

Assessing the political considerations for reopening the Kenyan-Somalian border and the impact of terrorist attacks on Kenya's tourism sector.

Joachim MacEbong

Stears energy tracker: Compare petrol, diesel, and gas prices across Nigeria

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04 SEP 2023

Stears energy tracker: Compare petrol, diesel, and gas prices across Nigeria

View and download data on Nigeria's changing energy landscape across four essential commodities each month: petrol, diesel, cooking gas, and kerosene.

Noelle Okwedy

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