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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) delivered its first policy easing of 2026 on February 24, announcing a 50 basis point cut in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 26.5% from 27%. This marks a cautious but meaningful pivot after more than a year of aggressive tightening.
This will be Godongwana’s second budget under the Government of National Unity (GNU) and comes at a delicate political moment. With 2026 shaping up as a year of heightened electoral sensitivity.
Africa’s cement capacity spans the continent, but 2024 results show profits concentrated in Nigeria and Morocco, exposing sharp regional divides in margins and resilience.
A growing divergence between Nigeria’s foreign portfolio investments and FDI inflows has reawakened concerns about investor appetite for longer-term commitments in the West African economy.
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Kenya is reviving negotiations with the US as its trade deficit with Washington widens sharply, underscoring growing pressure on Nairobi to rebalance trade flows with one of its largest export markets.
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S&P Global expects Moroccan banks to step up lending to corporate borrowers in 2026 as large-scale infrastructure spending, pro-business reforms and steady economic growth create a more supportive operating backdrop.
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