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Fitch: Nigerian Bank Ratings Sensitive to Sovereign, Operating Environment

LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa): Seven Nigerian bank and two bank holding company Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (LT IDRs) would be likely to be upgraded if Nigeria’s sovereign LT IDRs (B-/Positive) were upgraded and the entities maintained stable financial profiles, Fitch Ratings says. The Positive Outlooks on the entities’ ‘B-’ LT IDRs mirror that on the sovereign. The entities are Access Bank, Zenith Bank, First HoldCo, First Bank of Nigeria, United Bank for Africa (UBA),…

Shaping the Future of Banking in Southern Africa: Innovation, Connectivity, and Financial Resilience

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Johannesburg, South Africa — The 21st Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 – Southern Africa will take place on July 23, 2025, in Johannesburg, uniting stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and fintech sectors to reimagine the future of finance in Southern Africa. With the theme “Shaping the Future of Banking in Southern Africa: Innovation, Connectivity, and Financial Resilience,” this summit will address the region’s rapid digital transformation and focus on the…

BRVM Investment Days returns to London

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – The West African regional stock exchange, Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières returns to London from 8-9 April for the BRVM Investment Days Roadshow. This flagship invitation-only event is a part of the BRVM’s development strategy as it aims to attract international investors to the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). BRVM Investment Days starts on 8 April, with an investor conference themed Exploring Portfolio Investment Opportunities in the…

The 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025

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Nairobi, Kenya – The 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 successfully convened a distinguished line up of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from the banking, fintech, cybersecurity, and financial services sectors. Held on March 12, 2025, at Mövenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi, Kenya, the summit served as a premier platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and discussions on the future of banking in East Africa. A Stellar Lineup of Industry Experts…

Industry Leaders and Sponsors Driving Innovation at the 20th Connected Banking Summit – East Africa 2025

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NAIROBI, KENYA (March 12, 2025): The 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 concluded with a prestigious Innovation & Excellence Awards Ceremony, recognizing the best-performing financial institutions and leaders who have made remarkable contributions to banking innovation, financial inclusion, and customer excellence. Institutional Excellence Awards  Excellence in Customer Experience – Family Bank  Excellence in Digital Channels – Diamond Trust Bank Kenya  Excellence in Inclusive Banking – CIB Kenya Ltd…

Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2025, Germany

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October 21-23, 2025 | Hamburg Messe, Germany. The Hydrogen Technology World Expo; the largest hydrogen event in the world. Taking place in Hamburg on 21-23 October, 2025, Is there any capacity that we can work together with Capital Markets in Africa? This could come in the form of a partnership where we promote each other through our networks, we can also provide you with a complimentary conference pass once the monetary value of the partnership…

Trump Terminated Power Africa, an Initiative to expand electricity in Africa

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – The Trump administration has terminated Power Africa, a U.S. initiative launched in 2013 under President Barack Obama to enhance electricity access across Africa. This decision aligns with broader federal budget cuts aimed at reducing government spending. Power Africa, managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), aimed to bring electricity to tens of millions of African households, addressing critical infrastructure gaps across the continent. Since its inception, the program…

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