Financial Services

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The quiet triumph of Nigeria’s banking sector

The quiet triumph of Nigeria’s banking sector

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

Yomi A.

07 Sep 2023

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

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...

Joachim M.

05 Sep 2023

5 barriers preventing Nigerian women from accessing financial services

5 barriers preventing Nigerian women from accessing financial services

Nigerian women face education, location, and other barriers when accessing financial services....

Nchedolisa A.

31 Aug 2023

Kenya’s credit finance strategies for small businesses need a boost

Kenya’s credit finance strategies for small businesses need a boost

We assess the adequacy of credit finance solutions for Kenya’s small businesses.

Nchedolisa A.

24 Aug 2023

Is Kenya’s fuel subsidy back?

Is Kenya’s fuel subsidy back?

Despite hikes in global oil prices, the Kenyan energy regulator announced a fuel price freeze,...

Noelle O.

16 Aug 2023

US downgrade shakes African economic landscape

US downgrade shakes African economic landscape

US' credit rating downgrade goes beyond American boundaries. African economies could witness i...

Yomi A.

15 Aug 2023

9 trends shaping Nigeria's consumer payments market

9 trends shaping Nigeria's consumer payments market

We uncover nine trends that show Nigeria's evolving consumer payments, unpacking opportunities...

Nchedolisa A.

14 Aug 2023

Kenya's debt dilemma: Are higher taxes the answer?

Kenya's debt dilemma: Are higher taxes the answer?

The Kenyan government is determined to boost its revenue and secure funding for upcoming debt ...

Gbemisola A.

10 Aug 2023