Author: InvestAdvocate

Fitch Affirms Stanbic IBTC Holding Company Plc at ‘AAA(nga)’

(This statement was made by Fitch Ratings on June 19, 2014) Fitch Ratings-London-19 June 2014: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Stanbic IBTC Holding Company Plc’s (SIBTCH) National Long-term rating at ‘AAA(nga)’ and National Short-term rating at ‘F1+(nga)’. The affirmation follows Fitch’s rating action on South African banks on 17 June 2014, […]

IMF Agenda Focuses on Achieving More Dynamic, Job-Rich Global Economy

IMF Survey June 19, 2014 Unwinding extraordinary monetary support is key area of emphasis IMF to examine role of structural reforms in promoting jobs and growth Policy cooperation is key to boosting growth, limiting negative spillovers The IMF’s work agenda for the period ahead focuses on transforming the modest, uneven, […]

Africa’s Hospitality Industry to Grow Further by 2018-PwC Report

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE) – Africa’s hospitality industry is expected to grow further by 2018 according to a report released Thursday by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). The report which focused on Nigeria, South Africa, Mauritius and Kenya according to Nikki Forster, PwC Leader of Hospitality and Gaming, although South […]