Country Report
Ghana: Sustaining Growth Momentum
Ghana has been one of Africa’s star performers, boosted by expanding oil production. But currency volatility, foreign-investor jitters and an upcoming election pose challenges.
Author: Vincent Nwanma
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
New Governor, Old Governors, No Governor
Four nations are replacing their central bank governors.
Features
New Banking Model At Play In Nigeria
Telecoms and traditional banks are being lured by a new system meant to give all Nigerians access to financial services.
Features
Nigerian Election May Lead To Privatization And Devolution
Poverty in Nigeria is growing and two presidential candidates have vastly different approaches to tackling the country's problems.
Features
Nigerian Merger Will Create Africa’s Biggest Bank
Nigerian bank merger will create an entity serving 29 million customers across three continents.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Nigeria Creates Licensing Regime To Regulate Fintechs
Much of Africa is underbanked and Nigeria is determined to do something about it.
News
Drought Squeezes South African Economy; Land Policy Erodes Confidence
South Africa's woes deepen.
Features
Demand-Side Digital: Q&A With United Bank for Africa CFO Ugochukwu Nwaghodoh
Ugochukwu Nwaghodoh, group CFO of United Bank for Africa, speaks with Global Finance about how the continent’s youthful populations have rapidly embraced digital technology, and the vast market opportunities that remain.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Serving The Average African
Given the continent’s large youth population, the future of banking is digital. But who will win the battle for clicks over bricks? The incumbent banks—or fintechs and telcos?
Country Report
Angola: In Pursuit Of Stability
One of Africa’s largest economies is trying to stay afloat in the face of growing challenges.