Author: InvestAdvocate

Strong demand seen at Kenya, Nigeria auctions

Strong demand is expected at Kenyan and Nigerian debt auctions next week as investors try to lock in high yields before easing inflation in both countries drags the rates of return lower.  KENYA Kenyan bond yields are likely to extend their falls as investors rush to lock in high rates […]

Nigeria’s FX reserves jump to a four and half months high

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $34.67 billion on Feb. 1, their highest level in four and half months, central bank data showed on Friday, raising hopes of a more stable exchange rate on the naira.  The figure was up on the $32.98 billion of forex reserves that Africa’s top […]

FG to auction N149.27bn in treasury bills

The Federal Government on Thursday said it planned to auction treasury bills worth N149.27bn ($926.42m) at its regular debt auction next week. The Central Bank of Nigeria in a statement said it would sell N49.27bn in 91-day paper, and N50bn each in 182-day treasury bills and 364-day bills next Wednesday, […]