Author: Julius Alagbe
Julius Alagbe is a senior financial journalist and Editor at MarketForces Africa with nearly two decades of experience in finance, accounting, and economics reporting.He is one of Nigeria's most prolific financial market reporters, covering capital markets, monetary policy, corporate earnings, banking, telecoms, and macroeconomic developments across Africa.Julius has built a strong footprint reporting on Nigeria's leading corporates and financial services sector, including coverage of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Central Bank of Nigeria monetary operations, MTN Nigeria, GTCO, and major investment banking transactions.He regularly monitors the CBN’s open market operations, interbank FX markets, and equity market movements, providing readers with real-time intelligence on Nigeria’s financial landscape.His reporting draws on direct access to institutional research from firms including Moody’s Ratings, CardinalStone Securities, Fitch, and other leading African investment houses.Julius brings analytical depth and editorial rigour to every story, making complex financial data accessible to professionals, investors, and policymakers across Africa.Julius Alagbe is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Nigerian financial system liquidity spiked more than 40% following a significant OMO bill repayment by the Apex Bank to eligible investors on Tuesday.
Ripple’s XRP price fell about 2.5% to $1.44 after a failed attempt to break through resistance. The token reflected a negative trading pattern in the crypto market.
NBET Finance Company Plc has listed N500 billion fixed rate bonds on the FMDQ Exchange, according to an official statement.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) floated a fresh OMO bill for subscription on Tuesday, aiming to raise N600 billion across three tenors.
FirstHoldco Plc’s market value fired up in the stock market, gaining about 17% in two days as investors positioned in the financial services company.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said that the ongoing tax reforms were designed to build a global, competitive, equitable and fiscally sustainable economy.
Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday instructed officials to begin preparations for introducing electric vehicles into the government fleet as the country is stepping up its transition to sustainable transport.
Oil prices increased on Tuesday, with Brent topping $105 per barrel as the market reacted to a cease-fire on life support from the United States President, Donald Trump.
The Nigerian naira dived across Nigerian foreign exchange markets against the US dollar, reflecting increased demand for offshore payments and other settlements.
Moniepoint, an all-in-one financial ecosystem, on Monday, said it was deepening investment in Nigeria’s digital talent pipeline through practical technology training for women.