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Fiscal initiatives may stifle private investment, economic performance

Africa’s growth remains uneven, with East Africa out-pacing the rest of the continent; the continent grew 3.8% in 2018, with Sub-Saharan Africa rising somewhat slower, at 2.6%; FDI into Africa remains small by global standards, but prominent in relation to GDP; The US and Western Europe remain Africa’s largest investors; FDI flows to the most diversified, business friendly economies.

Nigeria, Argentina, Pakistan: Elusive policy credibility

Fitch Solutions adjusts estimate, say Nigeria’s construction growth to disappoint

“Zambia is experiencing debt distress”

Inflation slides to 11.08%, as about N10trn expects to hit financial market

ETI Plc settles for NAFEX rate to translate financials, but analysts say reporting currency to affect stability and predictability of earnings

CBN to disburse lower currencies to microfinance banks. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has released guidelines for the disbursement of lower denominations of the Naira through microfinance banks (MFBs) across the country.

FBNH targets single digit NPL, says it has flexibility to grow loans. By confronting its margin-dilutive legacy issues frontally, First Bank of Nigeria holding (FBNH) Plc has been able to raise overall performance across board, its recent results has shown.

Global Trinity Threats: PwC advises Nigeria’s government to take cover