Revenue, inflation and 2027 Budget in focus as IMF opens Ghana PCI review
Ghana’s fiscal performance, revenue mobilisation and preparations for the 2027 Budget are expected to dominate discussions as an International Monetary
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Cedi extends three-week rally as GoldBod dollar supply boosts liquidity
The Ghana cedi has posted marginal weekly gains against the US dollar on the interbank market for more than three
IMF raises Ghana’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.7%, sees inflation falling to 4.8%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Ghana’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 5.7% and projected year-end inflation at
Dollar trading in Nigeria nearly doubles to $3.37 billion in one week
The value of dollars traded in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market nearly doubled to $3.37 billion in the week ended October
CBN mops up N17.5 trillion through OMO in September, injects N10.9 trillion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold approximately N17.51 trillion in Open Market Operations (OMO) bills in September 2026, while
BoG reviews non-interest banking license applications for two banks
The Bank of Ghana (BoG), banking sector regulator, is currently reviewing the license applications for non-interest banking operations of two
South African rand steady as investors brace for inflation data, rate decision
The South African rand was steady in early trade on Monday as investors awaited this week’s inflation data and the
Cash outside banks rises to N4.87 trillion in August after three-month decline
Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system rose to N4.87 trillion in August 2026, reversing three consecutive months of decline. This
Nigeria’s Portfolio inflows surge 14.4% to US$6.03 billion in Q1 2026
Nigeria’s financial account recorded portfolio investment inflows of $6.03 billion in the first quarter of 2026, the dominant component of
Naira gains ground as CBN war chest hits $54 billion
The Nigerian Naira showed resilience this past week, testing the N1,302/$–N1,315/$ range at the official exchange window, thereby establishing a