Nigeria's banking sector is undergoing a series of changes aimed at overcoming the mistakes of the past. Writer Daniel Maalo
Building on more stable ground
August 30, 2010Fluctuations in oil prices have almost spelt catastrophe for Nigeria over the past year. The future of the country's oil industry now looks more secure, but the lessons of the past year have emphasised how important it is for Nigeria to strengthen its non-oil economy. Writer Daniel Maalo
Splashing out
August 30, 2010The recent period of oil price instability has exposed how effectively major oil-producing countries utilise their revenue. Writer Daniel Maalo
Keeping faith
July 28, 2010Western banks operating in the Gulf are keen to reaffirm their commitment to the region, claiming that recent debt problems in Dubai and Saudi Arabia have not shaken their confidence in the area's financial prospects. Now banks are exploring new strategies and reporting positive news. Writer Daniel Maalo
State of the union
July 6, 2010Dr Temitope Oshikoya, director-general of WAMI
West Africa's second monetary union project remains years behind its original schedule but recent progress towards convergence and the accession of a sixth member state have provided it with some much-needed momentum. Writer Daniel Maalo
The oil boost is timely for Ghana
July 6, 2010Ghana's entry into the club of African oil producers has placed its economy in the spotlight, with revenues from its up-and-coming oil industry expected to address the country's fiscal deficit. Writer Daniel Maalo
World
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Picking up the pieces
May 28, 2010Kuwait's banks are beginning the process of recovery following a tumultuous year. Writer Daniel Maalo
Positive signs are emerging from Dubai
May 28, 2010In addition to the global financial crisis, the Dubai World debt quandary has provided another test for the emirate's banks. Nevertheless, positive signs are emerging. Writer Daniel Maalo
Egyptian stock market shows strong growth
May 5, 2010With the Egyptian stock exchange on a high, the EGX chairman, Maged Shakey, explains what is behind its new-found energy. Writer Daniel Maalo
Why Egypt is good to grow
May 5, 2010Egypt's strong performance throughout the financial crisis is testament to the strong framework put in place by finance minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali, which has left the country in a good position to move forward in the post-crisis world. Writer Daniel Maalo
