The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published today a Supervisory Toolkit for AI Use in Capital Markets. The report provides regulators with a practical toolkit to support the supervision and oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based systems used by regulated entities. The report is part of a phased approach to supporting securities […]
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Nigeria’s Booming Banks And A Collapsing Economy
May 25, 2026 By Blaise Udunze Nigeria’s banking industry appears to be booming, largely driven by the policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under Governor Olayemi Cardoso, while the real economy continues to suffocate. At a time when millions of Nigerians are sinking deeper into poverty, when inflation […]
Nigeria’s Real GDP Expands by 3.89% y/y in Q1-26
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% y/y in Q1-26, down from 4.07% y/y in Q4-25. This print came in 1bps below Cordros’ estimate of +3.90% y/y for the quarter. Based on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) breakdown provided, the oil sector grew slowly by […]

