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Bankole Odusanya, Treasury Chief Dealer at Polaris Bank joins CNBC Africa for more on these developments. 


Nigeria eyes reinclusion in JP Morgan bond index

Nigeria raked in 6.9 billion naira from mining fees in the first quarter of this year. 

Nigeria rakes in ₦6.9bn from mining fees in Q1’25

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its economic growth forecast for Nigeria in 2025 to 3 per cent this year and 2.7 per cent in 2026 owing to declining oil prices. Will the country surpass this growth forecast? Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of The 

Will Nigeria surpass economic growth forecasts near-term?

The clock is ticking on President Trump’s 90 Day pause on reciprocal tariffs for the world, first announced on April 9. 

The veterans playbook in ‘Trumpian’ world 

Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) may fall short in size but their potential to grow economies, especially in emerging markets, is large. 

Digital adoption key to micro and small enterprise revenue growth 

Where will the money come from? That’s an answer South Africa’s will keenly await to hear after National Treasury said the country’s R75 billion revenue shortfall would no longer be filled with the proposed increase in value added tax . 

Godongwana withdraws planned VAT hike after political pushback

Exigent Risk Advisory MD, Declan Galvin examines how revised International Monetary Fund inflows, compliance gaps, and funding shortfalls could impact Kenya’s debt costs and bond yields.

Does Kenya’s IMF gamble threaten debt stability

Volkswagen is expanding its operations in Rwanda, from local assembly to mobility services and e-tractor projects. CNBC Africa's Ericks Shyaka spoke to Serge Kamuhinda, CEO of VW Mobility Solutions Rwanda, to find out more.

Volkswagen scales up operations in Rwanda

US President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” marked a watershed moment for the global economic and trade system. US stocks and Treasuries have been battered since he rolled out sweeping tariffs on April 2, later announcing a 90-day reprieve. 

How S.African investors are shifting strategy amid rising recession risks

Global Financial Stability Report provides an assessment of the global financial system and markets and addresses emerging market financing in a global context. 

Enhancing market resilience amid global trade uncertainty

Capitec Bank’s profit jumped to a record, and it announced a dividend payout that beat analysts’ estimates as transaction and commission income rose. 

Capitec FY HEPS climb 30%

The International Monetary Fund released its Fiscal Monitor Report which shows that escalating uncertainty and policy shifts are reshaping the fiscal outlook. 

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