In a striking turn of events, gold prices have soared to an all-time high globally, as investors seek refuge amid rising economic uncertainties, inflation fears, and fluctuating interest rates. The …
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Africa Records 100 Million Crypto Users, Nigeria Tops Chart
Africa’s digital revolution is accelerating as cryptocurrency adoption surges across the continent, with a recent report revealing that over 100 million Africans are now using crypto assets—and Nigeria leads the …
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Tanzania’s E-Payment Boom Sparks Shift Toward a Cashless Economy
Tanzania’s payment landscape is rapidly evolving, with a significant surge in electronic transactions inspiring a national shift towards a cashless economy, according to recent reports from financial authorities and tech …
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AMCON Moves to Recover Alleged N455bn Debt from Arik Air
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has renewed its battle to recover a staggering N455 billion debt allegedly owed by Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s formerly leading domestic carriers. …
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Kotoka Airport’s Terminal 2 Gets New Look as Ghana Repositions for Domestic, International Flights
Ghana is reshaping its aviation landscape as authorities move to repurpose Terminal 2 of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to accommodate both domestic and international flight operations. The Ghana Airports …
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Top 5 Profit-Making State-Owned Enterprises in Ghana Revealed
Amid rising concerns about the profitability of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) across Africa, Ghana has spotlighted its top-performing government-backed businesses – and the numbers are eye-catching. According to fresh data, the …
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Ghana’s Finance Minister Meets Banks Over T-Bills, Spending, Debt Exchange Programme
Ghana’s Finance Minister has stepped up engagement with key financial institutions, holding a crucial dialogue with 22 banks to deliberate on the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), Treasury Bills, …
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IEA Criticises Ghana’s 2025 Budget Revenue Projections as ‘Unambitious’
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has taken a swipe at Ghana’s proposed 2025 budget projections, describing the 16.1% revenue-to-GDP target as weak and far from ambitious. In a statement …
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Nigeria Firms Launch $500m Fund to Boost Renewable Energy Projects
In a bold move to tackle the nation’s persistent power woes and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, a coalition of Nigerian firms has unveiled a massive $500 million fund targeted …
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Naira Strengthens, Now Trades at ₦1,530.52/$ at Official Window
In a surprising twist in the foreign exchange market, the Nigerian naira on Tuesday recorded a modest appreciation against the United States dollar, exchanging at ₦1,530.52/$ at the official window. …