Money moves from Lagos, Nairobi, and beyond

Foreign companies are leaving Nigeria, but fintech is staying put. Here's what the OPay drama and the broader exodus tell you about dollar transfers in 2026.

The US is tightening tax rules on foreign income. If you're a Kenyan earning dollars abroad, here's what's changing and how to stay compliant.

Kenya's inflation hit 6.6% in August as food and fuel prices surged. Here's what that means for your dollar income, local spending power, and how to protect yourself.

The CBK just approved Nedbank's 66% stake in NCBA Group. Here's what consolidation means for fees, rates, and your dollar transfers in Kenya.

Nigeria just hit a record monthly remittance high in July. Here's what that means for freelancers, remote workers, and the naira-to-dollar rate you actually pay.

Nigeria's reserves just hit their highest level in 18 years. Here's why that matters for your dollar rate—and when the naira might move.

A major partnership just launched to speed up US-to-Nigeria transfers. Here's what changed, who benefits, and how it affects your dollar rate.

The CBN just opened a regulatory sandbox for fintech innovation. Here's why it matters for how you send, receive, and hold dollars—and what changes to expect.

Kenya just saw its first remittance decline in 17 years. Here's why global shocks are hitting diaspora income—and what it means for your money flow.

Nigerian banks have quietly increased spending caps on international cards. Here's what changed, why it happened, and how it affects your dollar card strategy.

The CBN's 2027 data residency deadline isn't just compliance theatre. It will reshape how dollars move through Nigeria's financial system—and what you pay to move them.

The CBK lifted lending-rate caps this week. Here's how banks will use that freedom—and what it means for the cost of borrowing in shillings and dollars.