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<p>Analysts say the target set by the Central Bank of Nigeria to achieve major stability by May is rather too aggressive, stressing that the effects of the monetary policy decisions will begin to take effect in the later part of the year.</p>


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Analysts: CBN May target too aggressive

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<p>Artificial intelligence and machine learning are fast becoming the most in-demand sectors for growth and job creation. How is Africa leapfrogging over this digital disruption? And what can be done to accelerate the expansion of digital connectivity and innovation? Join CNBC Africa as a team of industry leaders gathers to break down Africa’s achievements in this space and what is practically needed to ensure no African is left behind.</p>


Digital Transformation: Leaving no African behind

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<p>Analysts say investors continue to take profit-taking on bellwether stocks following the recent run-up in share prices. Meanwhile, cautious trading remains the ruling market sentiment as investors await the decision of the CBN&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee. James Mobolaji, Treasury and Investment Manager at Anchoria Asset Management joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Investors take profit on bellwether stocks

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<p>Analysts say the CBN’s hawkish stance has burst the bubble for Nigerian equities with more investors taking advantage of the higher yield environment at the fixed income market. As the market focuses on the next move of the MPC, traders say bargain hunting was observed this week on Transcorp, Zenith Bank and BUA Cement. Mercy Okon, Research Analyst at Parthian Securities joins CNBC Africa for more market movements and the build up to the March MPC meeting.</p>


How Nigeria’s MPC decision may impact equities

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<p>Traders at UBA say they expect the Nigerian bond market to sustain the calm trading until next week&#8217;s MPC meeting, while also expecting lean market liquidity pending the receipt of the 2025 bond coupon payment and FAAC inflow. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA, joins CNBC Africa for markets wrap.</p>


Coupon payment, FAAC inflow to drive liquidity sentiments

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s February 2034 bond traded at 20.7 per cent following news of the Debt Management Office special bond auction. Meanwhile, the recently issued 2027 bond witnessed offers at around 19.9 per cent. Traders at Access Bank say they expect an active bond market today as investors cherry-pick high-yielding instruments. Tobechukwu Ikpe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Access: repricing seen on February 2034 bond

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<p>CNBC Africa brings you a special highlight of the AMCE African Health Forum 2024 by the African Medical Centre of Excellence, a visionary initiative of Afreximbank and international and pan-African partners which seeks to become a platform where African leaders, policymakers and stakeholders in the medicine and science fields exchange insights in line with the objectives of the African Union&#8217;s healthcare goals.</p>


AMCE African Health Forum 2024: Highlights Special

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<p>Wema Bank marks this year’s International Women’s Day with the introduction of the She Empowers Her Award by Sara to spotlight outstanding women whose achievements and track records have fostered inclusion of other women and girls across different fields. CNBC Africa brings you details of this and more in this special broadcast.</p>


Wema Bank eyes ₦100bn in uncollateralised loans to women-led MSMEs

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<p>Traders at UBA say the bonds secondary market has witnessed modest trading activities around the auction bonds this week as the market will remain quiet till next week in anticipation of Nigeria&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee’s next move. Kenneth Onuoha, Team Member, Assets and Liabilities at UBA joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


UBA: Bearish run to persist till next week

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<p>Join CNBC Africa for a high-level round-table discussions on how technology should develop in Africa for Africans and the importance in crafting a path to inclusive technological advancement.</p>


UNECA: Technology for Development in Africa: Crafting a path to inclusive technological advancement

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<p>Analysts at EDC Securities say banking stocks are regaining attention as investors expect dividend payouts although most are yet to release their audited full year financial statements. Joshua Chinga, Sell Side Analyst at EDC Securities joins CNBC Africa for more market movements.</p>


EDC: Banking stocks regain attention as investors eye dividend pay-out

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<p>Join CNBC Africa for the high-level round-table discussions on global financial architecture reforms to address the intersection of debt, climate and development in Africa.</p>


UNECA-COM: High-level round-table discussion on global financial architecture

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<p>Traders at Access Bank expect the weak appetite for bonds to persist as the market remains bearish ahead of next week&#8217;s MPC meeting. On the T-bills side, demand is skewed to the long end of the curve. Senator Audu, Treasury team member, Access Bank joins CNBC Africa for more market updates.</p>


Access: Weak appetite for bonds to linger ahead March MPC meeting

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<p>Business Leaders, political figures, family and friends hold a memorial service in honor of the late Group CEO of Access Holdings Herbert Wigwe, who passed away in a helicopter crash in the United States along with his wife, son and former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange, Abimbola Ogunbanjo.</p>


Focus On: Access Holdings marks Wigwe’s Legacy with Excellence Memorial

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<p>We bring you highlights from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award and keynote lecture featuring the 2024 award recipient African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwunmi Adesina. The award promotes the legacy and democratic ideals of the late Nigerian nationalist and federalist leader Chief Obafemi Awolowo and recognizes and celebrates excellence in leadership.</p>


Focus On: Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award and Keynote Lecture

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<p>Nigeria’s headline inflation continued its increase, hitting 31.7 per cent in the month of February from 29.9 per cent recorded in January. Meanwhile, traders at UBA say investors are cautious ahead of Monday&#8217;s 450-billion-naira bond auction. Chuka Nwachukwu, Head of ALM and Balance Sheet Management at UBA joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


Nigeria’s headline inflation hits 31.7% in February

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<p>Investors at the Treasury Bills market have shown significant interest in the newly issued 1-year T-bills as demand far outweighed offers after Wednesday’s 161.5-billion-naira auction. Traders at Access Bank say they expect similar sentiments at today’s trading. Uzor Anakebe, Treasury Team Member at Access Bank, joins CNBC Africa for some market updates.</p>


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West Africa

Analysts: CBN May target too aggressive

Digital Transformation: Leaving no African behind

Investors take profit on bellwether stocks

How Nigeria’s MPC decision may impact equities

Coupon payment, FAAC inflow to drive liquidity sentiments

Access: repricing seen on February 2034 bond

AMCE African Health Forum 2024: Highlights Special

Wema Bank eyes ₦100bn in uncollateralised loans to women-led MSMEs

UBA: Bearish run to persist till next week

UNECA: Technology for Development in Africa: Crafting a path to inclusive technological advancement

EDC: Banking stocks regain attention as investors eye dividend pay-out

UNECA-COM: High-level round-table discussion on global financial architecture

Access: Weak appetite for bonds to linger ahead March MPC meeting

Focus On: Access Holdings marks Wigwe’s Legacy with Excellence Memorial

Focus On: Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award and Keynote Lecture

Nigeria’s headline inflation hits 31.7% in February

Access: Investors flock new one-year T-bills

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