FROM ENTRY TO EXIT: A LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR DE-RISKING PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN NIGERIA – Contd.
Nigerian private equity deals face regulatory, foreign exchange, corporate governance, and historic liability risks. Investors mitigate these exposures by setting regulatory approvals as conditions precedent, using political risk insurance, and securing Certificates of Capital Importation. Governance risks are controlled through reserved matters, board representation, and founder undertakings, while thorough due diligence and warranties protect against undisclosed liabilities.
Macro Easing Meets Spot Demand: Crypto Market Hits $3T as Bitcoin Tests $87K
Global crypto market capitalization surged from $2.60 trillion to over $3.00 trillion, driven by macroeconomic easing, lower U.S. Treasury yields, and over $900 million in short liquidations. Bitcoin tested $87,397 amid record U.S. spot ETF inflows, while Ethereum climbed to $2,750 on corporate treasury accumulation. Institutional interest, expanding DeFi activity, and key infrastructure updates continue to solidify market strength.
CBN Delivers 350bps Rate-Cut Reset as Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Cycle Turns
Marina Times Market Update | CBN 307th MPC Policy Decision Watch
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has delivered a bold 350bps rate cut, slashing the Monetary Policy Rate from 26.50% to 23.00% at its 307th MPC meeting. Marking the largest rate reduction of the current cycle, this decisive move signals a shift toward monetary easing. Key liquidity ratios remain unchanged, placing the focus on fixed-income yield compression and policy transmission.
Between Repricing and Resilience: Nigeria Markets Navigate Global Tightening and Domestic Recovery
Nigeria’s financial markets closed the week on a note of cautious optimism. Easing domestic inflation to 15.39%, currency firming to $/₦1,331.20, and inclusion in the J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Edge index boosted sentiment and bond demand. However, secondary fixed-income yields resisted further compression. Meanwhile, equities recovered 2.78% as global markets navigated Middle East geopolitical tensions, oil price swings, and central bank rate decisions.