Author: InvestAdvocate

One SA Bank Equals Nigeria’s Entire Banking Sector – Why Recapitalisation Is Critical for Global Competitiveness

March 18, 2026 By Blaise Udunze Nigeria has always prided itself as Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. Currently, its banking sector is confronting a moment of truth that should send shockwaves. Today, a single South African bank, Standard Bank Group, commands a market value at roughly $21-22 billion […]

Nigeria February 2026 CPI: Higher Energy Costs to Stoke Near-Term Price Pressures

March 17, 2026/Cordros Report The National Bureau of Statistics reported a slight moderation in headline inflation to 15.06% y/y in February (January: 15.15% y/y). The decline reflects a slowdown in core inflation to 15.88% y/y (January: 17.72% y/y), which was partly offset by an uptick in food inflation to 12.12% […]

IOSCO publishes updated Statement on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

March 17, 2026/IOSCO The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published an updated Statement on Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Financial Measures. This Statement is intended to assist issuers in providing clear and useful disclosure for investors and other users of non-GAAP financial measures, and to help reduce the risk that such […]