The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has announced plans to focus on key projects that will accelerate growth in the region, with rail and road infrastructure, industries, agriculture, telecommunications, housing, and …
Governance
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EconomyGovernanceInfrastructureOil & GasPolitics
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The Ikorodu District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has officially inaugurated Mr. Samuel Ayeni as its 12th chairman, with a call on members to continue …
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EconomyGovernanceInternational TradeMaritimeNigeriaSecurityWestern Africa
NIMASA Confirms Attempted Boarding of Maltese Tanker Near Lome
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed an attempted boarding of the Malta-flagged chemical tanker, Endo Ponente, close to Lome Port in Togo. According to the agency, …
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Consumer ProtectionEconomyFinanceGovernanceRegulationTechnology
FCCPC Moves Against Rogue Digital Lenders With New Regulations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has introduced strict new regulations to tackle unethical practices in Nigeria’s growing digital lending market. The new rules, which came into effect …
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GovernanceInternational RelationsRegional EconomyTrade
Volta Investment Summit to Tackle Accra-Centred Investments in Ghana
Ghana’s investment profile in 2024 has revealed a clear imbalance, with the bulk of projects concentrated in the Greater Accra Region. Out of 140 registered projects last year, 115 were …
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AfricaClimate ChangeEnvironmentGovernanceInternational CooperationSustainability
AC4NCA Partners Ghana’s New Climate Change Ministry on Nature-Based Solutions
The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action (AC4NCA) has pledged to work closely with Ghana’s newly created Ministry for Climate Change and Sustainability to tackle the country’s growing climate challenges. …
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BusinessEastern AfricaEconomyGovernanceHealthTechnology
Uganda Pushes Digital Tax Stamps to Tackle Counterfeits
Uganda is stepping up its fight against counterfeit goods and tax evasion with the use of Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), a system introduced in 2019 to track products, improve revenue …
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AfricaGovernanceInternational RelationsLeadershipPoliticsWestern Africa
Ghana’s President John Mahama Tipped for African Union Chairmanship in 2027
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, is being widely tipped as a strong contender for the African Union Commission chairmanship in 2027, a position that rotates among Africa’s five regions. The …
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GhanaGovernanceHuman RightsJudiciaryLegal AffairsPolitics
Ghana Removes Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo From Office After Misbehaviour Allegations
The Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, has been officially removed from office after a presidential directive confirmed findings of stated misbehaviour and incompetence. …
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EconomyFinanceFinance ConferencesGovernanceInternational AffairsMonetary PolicyNigeria
Nigerian Economic Society to Honour Shettima, Iyabo Masha, Others at Annual Conference
The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has announced that Vice President Kashim Shettima and Dr. Iyabo Masha, Director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), …