Global markets navigated the risks of a US government shutdown this week, while in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a significant phased reform to take direct control of the settlement and trading platforms for fixed income and FX products starting in November 2025, a move aimed at enhancing transparency and oversight.

US Government Shutdown

The U.S. entered its first shutdown in six years due to a budget standoff, primarily over healthcare funding (Obamacare subsidies).

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Global markets navigated the risks of a US government shutdown this week, while in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a significant phased reform to take direct control of the settlement and trading platforms for fixed income and FX products starting in November 2025, a move aimed at enhancing transparency and oversight.

US Government Shutdown

The U.S. entered its first shutdown in six years due to a budget standoff, primarily over healthcare funding (Obamacare subsidies).

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