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Uganda’s banking sector is ripe for mergers and acquisitions

Uganda’s banking sector is ripe for mergers and acquisitions

New capital requirements for Uganda’s commercial banks have set the pace for mergers and acqui...

Beryl N.

10 Nov 2023

Nairobi stock exchange’s decline amid global challenges

Nairobi stock exchange’s decline amid global challenges

The Nairobi Stock Exchange has been labelled the worst-performing exchange globally; a path to...

Beryl N.

23 Oct 2023

The Brief: The CBN's decision to lift FX restrictions on 43 items

The Brief: The CBN's decision to lift FX restrictions on 43 items

The implications of the CBN's removal of FX restrictions on 43 items.

Bolatito B.

13 Oct 2023

How will higher oil prices impact Kenya’s economy?

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 a...

Noelle O.

26 Sep 2023

How can the government support digital lenders in Nigeria?

How can the government support digital lenders in Nigeria?

Actions the government should consider such as including digital lenders in the GSI to clean u...

Nnamdi I.

20 Sep 2023

Why did Flutterwave launch Swap?

Why did Flutterwave launch Swap?

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

Nchedolisa A.

19 Sep 2023

Can the CBN clear Nigeria’s FX backlog?

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 A.

15 Sep 2023

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

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...

Nchedolisa A.

13 Sep 2023