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. …
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Air Peace Shakes Tables, Cuts London Flight Fare by ₦600,000
Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has caused a stir in the aviation space after slashing its Lagos-London airfare by a jaw-dropping ₦600,000 — a move that has sent shockwaves through …
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Rivers Pipeline Explosion Triggers $35.3 Million Daily Losses Amid State of Emergency
Nigeria faces a staggering economic setback following a pipeline explosion in Rivers State, potentially leading to losses exceeding $35.3 million daily. The incident, which significantly hampers oil exports from the …
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Lagos, Dangote Foundation Begin Rice Distribution to Millions of Households Across the State
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), has commenced the distribution of 50kg bags of rice to over one million vulnerable households across the state. …
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Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers, Suspends Fubara’s Deputy
President Bola Tinubu has officially declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, Nigeria, following escalating political instability and governance challenges in the region. The move comes after mounting tensions …