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  • Published on Mar 14, 2026

    CBN bars large loan defaulters from new credit, banking guarantees

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to restrict access to certain banking services for large-ticket obligors with non-performing loans, in a move aimed at strengthening prudential compliance and safeguarding the stability of the financial …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 14, 2026

    CBN caps new mobile banking transfers at N20,000 for 24 hours

    …Customers get option to opt out of instant transfers The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has capped transactions on newly activated mobile banking applications at N20,000 within the first 24 hours of activation, part of new measures aimed at strengthening …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Meet the FTSE 100’s newest bank stock

    The FTSE 100 will get a new bank stock later this month, joining HSBC, Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest, and Standard Chartered in the UK’s premier index. This is the lender’s reward for its share price soaring an incredible 877% in the past five years. Dividends …

    Source: The Motley Fool UK - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 4, 2026

    Pakistan Refuses IMF Technical Assistance For 142 Governance Reforms

    Pakistan has declined an offer from the International Monetary Fund to send a technical assistance mission aimed at helping implement 142 governance and anti-corruption reforms linked to the country’s $7 billion bailout program. According to Express …

    Source: ProPakistani - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 3, 2026

    Govt refuses IMF help on 142 reforms

    Finance ministry opts for biannual reporting as Fund presses for quarterly updates IMF reforms. Design: Mohsin Alam ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has again refused to accept a technical assistance mission by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the effective …

    Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    How the Iran war could trigger a fresh food crisis

    The world is naturally fixated on the oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers missing from the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war. After all, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman carries around a fifth of global crude and LNG exports from the …

    Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Central Banks Scramble as War Drives Up Inflation Expectations

    Energy shocks rarely remain confined to energy markets. They propagate through bond markets, fiscal balances and inflation expectations, says Helen Thomas As Winston Churchill once warned: “The statesman who yields to war fever must realise that once the …

    Source: Oil Price - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Iran sinks oil tankers in Gulf shipping lane

    Iran’s ambassador to the UN rejected the UN security council’s call for Tehran to halt its attacks on Gulf states.Amir Saeid Iravani said Resolution 2817 was “deeply regrettable” and “a serious setback” for the council’s credibility. “Today’s action …

    Source: The Times - Center-right
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Tinubu Nominates Former SEC DG Lamido Yuguda As Central Bank Deputy Governor

    President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by Senate. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga …

    Source: Arise News - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Things to know about new CBN Deputy Gov nominee, Yuguda

    President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Education He has an M.Sc. in Money, Banking and Finance from the University of …

    Source: Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Tinubu nominates Lamido Abubakar Yuguda CBN Deputy Governor

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the President’s Special …

    Source: Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Nigeria: Tinubu approves Yuguda’s appointment as CBN deputy governor

    President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, …

    Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 11, 2026

    Tinubu Nominates Lamido Yuguda As Central Bank Deputy Governor

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by the Senate. The appointment was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the …

    Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 13, 2026

    SIKAKROM with Gideon Donkor: Stop calling the cedi exchange rate “artificial.”

    A common argument regarding the cedis’ appreciation is that it is “artificial.” Many claim its value is being propped up by extensive central bank intervention, asserting that the currency should be allowed to fluctuate according to market dynamics to find …

    Source: Business and Financial Times - Pending
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    March 2026 Mortgage Rates Near 6%, 15‑Year at 5.50% as Iran War and Job Losses Shake Market — Should You Lock In?

    The answer used to be simple. Bad jobs data meant rate cuts were coming. Not anymore. As of 8 March, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 5.98%, with the 15-year fixed at 5.50%, according to Zillow data reported by Yahoo Finance. That's a 17 basis …

    Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    It’s time to rein in Canada’s red tape state: DeepDive

    DeepDives is a bi-weekly essay series exploring key issues related to the economy. The goal is to provide Hub readers with original analysis of the economic trends and ideas that are shaping this high-stakes moment for Canadian productivity, prosperity, …

    Source: The Hub - Center-right
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Tinubu appoints new CBN Deputy Governor

    President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Yuguda as deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by the Senate. The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007 …

    Source: Premium Times - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 11, 2026

    Teledyne FLIR OEM Thermal Imaging Enables WhaleSpotter’s AI-Powered Whale-Strike Mitigation System

    11/03/2026  FLIR Systems UK (*Teledyne FLIR) Thermal imagery provides 24/7 edge-AI detections with real-time expert marine specialist verification to protect endangered species and enable safe maritime operations Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of …

    Source: Process & Control Today - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 12, 2026

    Tinubu nominates Yuguda as CBN deputy governor

    President Bola Tinubu has nominated a former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Lamido Yuguda, as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The nomination was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s …

    Source: Abuja Inquirer - Neutral

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  • Published on March 4, 2026 - 07:23 GMT

    IMF Says Middle East War Poses Risk to World Economy

    (MENAFN) The escalating Middle East conflict poses serious risks to the world economy — threatening to stoke inflation and undercut growth — though the full damage remains impossible to quantify at this stage, a senior International Monetary Fund official …

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  • Published on March 4, 2026 - 07:23 GMT

    Ukraine Receives Initial Funding from IMF Under New Aid Program

    (MENAFN) Ukraine has obtained its first $1.5 billion installment from the International Monetary Fund, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced on Tuesday. According to her statement, the payment comes under a newly approved four-year arrangement within …

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  • Published on March 4, 2026 - 07:22 GMT

    Ukraine Lands USD1.5B IMF Tranche

    (MENAFN) Ukraine has received the first installment of a sweeping new financial lifeline from the International Monetary Fund, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced Tuesday, as Kyiv works to sustain its war-strained economy amid nearly three years of …

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  • Published on March 6, 2026 - 00:20 GMT

    IMF Warns Middle East Tensions Could Disrupt Global Economy

    (MENAFN) IMF First Deputy Managing Director Daniel Katz cautioned Tuesday that the escalating conflict in the Middle East poses serious risks to the global economy, particularly regarding inflation and growth, though he stressed it is still too early to …

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  • Published on March 1, 2026 - 07:02 GMT

    IMF Greenlights USD8.1B Four-Year Loan for Ukraine

    (MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an $8.1 billion four-year loan for Ukraine, with roughly $1.5 billion released immediately, the fund announced Thursday — a significant financial lifeline as the country enters its fourth year of …

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  • Published on March 1, 2026 - 07:02 GMT

    IMF Greenlights USD8.1B Ukraine Program

    (MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund has greenlit a fresh four-year financing arrangement for Ukraine worth $8.1 billion, a news agency reported Friday. The program, structured under the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF), forms one pillar of a …

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