Author: InvestAdvocate

FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025)

August 10, 2025/FirstBank of Nigeria FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, […]

Cautious Optimism in Global Markets; Africa Eyes Trade

August 10, 2025/United Capital Report Global Markets: Markets Rise Cautiously Amid Conflicting Signals United States · US equity market appreciated on stronger than expected corporate earnings, , strong labour market data,. and expectation that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve System(Fed) may cut interest rate in  September […]

Coronation Fixed Income Market Update

August 11, 2025/Coronation Report Summary   The domestic fixed income market closed the week on a mixed note. Average bond yields rose by 12bps to 16.51% p.a., despite notable yield compressions on Jul 2034, Jan 2035, and Mar 2035 maturities. At the short end of the curve, average yields climbed 20bps […]