Africa: Nigeria Intensify Efforts to Deepen Monetary Cooperation, Financial Integration Across Africa

Africa: Nigeria Intensify Efforts to Deepen Monetary Cooperation, Financial Integration Across Africa

Nigeria has stepped up efforts to host the African Union (AU) African Monetary Institute (AMI), signalling a renewed push toward deeper monetary cooperation and financial integration across the continent, as preparations intensify for the institute’s planned take-off in September 2026. The renewed commitment was reinforced on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings…

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China may embrace stablecoins in major monetary pivot

China may embrace stablecoins in major monetary pivot

China is considering allowing the usage of yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to boost wider adoption of its currency globally, sources familiar with the matter said, in a major reversal of its stance towards digital assets. The state council — China’s cabinet — will review and possibly approve a road map later this month…

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