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What Africa's banks can steal from China's playbook
African Business • 25 Feb 2026, 08:22
In 1994, a relatively small development bank was created with just $4.3bn in capital. Within two decades, it became the world's largest.
What Africa's banks can steal from China's playbook
African Business • 25 Feb 2026, 08:22
In 1994, a relatively small development bank was created with just $4.3bn in capital. Within two decades, it became the world's largest.
In 1994, a relatively small development bank was created with just $4.3bn in capital. Within two decades, it became the world's largest.
Poland marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Warsaw
Africanews EN • 25 Feb 2026, 08:18
Crowds in Warsaw marked four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demanding continued Western support and affirming that Crimea is Ukraine.
Poland marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Warsaw
Africanews EN • 25 Feb 2026, 08:18
Crowds in Warsaw marked four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demanding continued Western support and affirming that Crimea is Ukraine.
Crowds in Warsaw marked four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demanding continued Western support and affirming that Crimea is Ukraine.
CBN reduces interest rate to 26.5%.
Vanguard Nigeria • 25 Feb 2026, 08:14
…As External Reserves hit $50.4 b …20 banks cross recapitalization threshold, mobilise N4.05 trn Emma Ujah,  Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, …
CBN reduces interest rate to 26.5%.
Vanguard Nigeria • 25 Feb 2026, 08:14
…As External Reserves hit $50.4 b …20 banks cross recapitalization threshold, mobilise N4.05 trn Emma Ujah,  Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, …
…As External Reserves hit $50.4 b …20 banks cross recapitalization threshold, mobilise N4.05 trn Emma Ujah,  Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points from 27 per cent to 26.5 per cent. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed […] The post CBN reduces interest rate to 26.5%. appeared first on Vanguard News.
Why 885 Capital is backing sports, technology and experience
African Business • 25 Feb 2026, 08:11
From challenger sports to frontier technologies, 885 Capital is building a portfolio based on live experiences and scalable platforms.
Why 885 Capital is backing sports, technology and experience
African Business • 25 Feb 2026, 08:11
From challenger sports to frontier technologies, 885 Capital is building a portfolio based on live experiences and scalable platforms.
From challenger sports to frontier technologies, 885 Capital is building a portfolio based on live experiences and scalable platforms.
Israeli President Herzog arrives in Addis Ababa at start of two-day official visit
Africanews EN • 25 Feb 2026, 07:38
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Addis Ababa on Wednesday as he started his official visit to Ethiopia.
Israeli President Herzog arrives in Addis Ababa at start of two-day official visit
Africanews EN • 25 Feb 2026, 07:38
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Addis Ababa on Wednesday as he started his official visit to Ethiopia.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Addis Ababa on Wednesday as he started his official visit to Ethiopia.
Tehran residents hope for breakthrough in upcoming US-Iran talks
Africanews EN • 25 Feb 2026, 06:49
As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians warily await talks this week in Geneva that may give their country's theocra…
Tehran residents hope for breakthrough in upcoming US-Iran talks
Africanews EN • 25 Feb 2026, 06:49
As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians warily await talks this week in Geneva that may give their country's theocra…
As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians warily await talks this week in Geneva that may give their country's theocracy its last chance to strike a deal with President Donald Trump.
Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision
Premium Times Nigeria • 25 Feb 2026, 05:52
Jaiz Bank led the gainers’ chart by 10 per cent, ending the session at N12.76.
The post Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision appeared first on Premium Times Niger…
Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision
Premium Times Nigeria • 25 Feb 2026, 05:52
Jaiz Bank led the gainers’ chart by 10 per cent, ending the session at N12.76. The post Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision appeared first on Premium Times Niger…
Jaiz Bank led the gainers’ chart by 10 per cent, ending the session at N12.76. The post Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Godongwana holds better budget cards but economic recovery remains inadequate
Mail & Guardian • 25 Feb 2026, 04:00
Labour federations Cosatu and the South African Federation of Trade Unions have led calls for a budget that addresses massive unemployment and weak growth
Godongwana holds better budget cards but economic recovery remains inadequate
Mail & Guardian • 25 Feb 2026, 04:00
Labour federations Cosatu and the South African Federation of Trade Unions have led calls for a budget that addresses massive unemployment and weak growth
Labour federations Cosatu and the South African Federation of Trade Unions have led calls for a budget that addresses massive unemployment and weak growth
Nigerian banks raise N4.05 trillion ahead of capitalisation deadline
Premium Times Nigeria • 24 Feb 2026, 22:05
The CBN governor noted that the development is a result of increased confidence of investors in the Nigerian banking sector
The post Nigerian banks raise N4.05 trillion ahead of c…
Nigerian banks raise N4.05 trillion ahead of capitalisation deadline
Premium Times Nigeria • 24 Feb 2026, 22:05
The CBN governor noted that the development is a result of increased confidence of investors in the Nigerian banking sector The post Nigerian banks raise N4.05 trillion ahead of c…
The CBN governor noted that the development is a result of increased confidence of investors in the Nigerian banking sector The post Nigerian banks raise N4.05 trillion ahead of capitalisation deadline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria: Government denies it paid ransom money to Boko Haram militants
Africanews EN • 24 Feb 2026, 21:40
Nigeria's government has denied it paid ransom money to free dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped from a catholic school in November. The coments come in report to an AFP report rel…
Nigeria: Government denies it paid ransom money to Boko Haram militants
Africanews EN • 24 Feb 2026, 21:40
Nigeria's government has denied it paid ransom money to free dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped from a catholic school in November. The coments come in report to an AFP report rel…
Nigeria's government has denied it paid ransom money to free dozens of schoolchildren kidnapped from a catholic school in November. The coments come in report to an AFP report released Tuesday.