Point of Reflection for 07 July 2025
“The absence of domestic investment confidence often tells you more than the presence of foreign interest.” – Donald Kaberuka, former AfDB President When local investors hesitate to engage or remain on the sidelines, it often signals deeper underlying issues within the market around confidence, structural barriers or communication that must be addressed. Domestic conviction and […]
Point of Reflection for 06 July 2025
“Financial literacy is the cornerstone of empowerment, it enables individuals to take control of their future.” – Dr. Vera Songwe, Former UNECA Executive Secretary We often underestimate the power that comes with simply understanding how money works. Financial literacy goes beyond budgeting and saving, it is about understanding risk, value, opportunity, time and most importantly, […]
Point of Reflection for 05 July 2025
“Africa needs African capital to build African solutions.” – Benedict Oramah, President, Afreximbank Africa’s development cannot be sustainably outsourced. While global partnerships have their place, lasting transformation must be grounded in our own understanding of African challenges and financed by African capital. When Africans invest in African infrastructure, companies and innovations, we are not just […]
Point of Reflection for 04 July 2025
“A stock exchange is more than a trading floor. It is a platform for national development.” – Temi Popoola, CEO, NGX Nigeria With the upcoming listing of ZSE Holdings Limited, it is essential to recognise the broader role of capital markets. They play a vital role in mobilising finance and promoting national development, serving as […]
Point of Reflection for 03 July 2025
“Capital markets work best when people participate both in collaboration & in competition.” – Tony Elumelu Financial services, especially client-facing roles, are often fiercely competitive, whether by nature or culture. Yet they are also deeply collaborative, able to assemble solutions from the complex puzzle of departments & functions within financial institutions. The same collaboration is […]