July 18, 2025/FirstBank of Nigeria FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within. […]
Author: InvestAdvocate
Oil Prices Climb After the EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russia
July 18, 2025/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com Oil prices moved higher on Friday morning after the EU agreed to an 18th package of sanctions against Russia, but the effectiveness of the sanctions is yet to be seen. Friday, July 18th, 2025 The constant drumbeat of Russian sanction announcements is keeping […]
Pre-MPC July 2025: MPC Likely to Lower the MPR by 50bps
July 18, 2025/Cordros Report The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is scheduled to hold its next meeting on July 21st and 22nd. Since its last convening, global economic pressures have moderated, while domestic inflation has continued on a downward trajectory. Concurrently, the naira has […]

