The governments of the United Kingdom and the United States have set up a new body to reduce barriers for companies trying to raise funds in both countries’ capital markets …
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Ghana to Begin Feasibility Studies for Coastal Water Transport System
The Government of Ghana will soon begin feasibility studies for the development of a Coastal Water Transport System as part of plans to complement the country’s road transport network. The …
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AgricultureEconomyFood SafetyGovernment PolicyNewsNigeriaRural Development
FG Unveils New Agric Investment Incentives, Targets 21m Jobs
The Federal Government has announced fresh agricultural investment incentives that it said could create 21 million jobs across the country. The new measures were unveiled on Tuesday as part of …
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EconomyGhanaGovernment PolicyInfrastructureTransportWestern Africa
Mahama Flags Off Redevelopment of Atimpoku–Aflao Road Under $10bn Big Push Project
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has officially broken ground for the redevelopment of the Atimpoku to Aflao road as part of the Big Push Project, a $10 billion …
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Rising Oceans and Heat Illness to Threaten Over a Million Australians by 2050, Report Warns
Australia is facing serious threats from climate change as rising oceans, flooding, and extreme heat are expected to endanger homes, lives, and livelihoods across the country in the coming decades. …
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EconomyGovernment PolicyNigeriaOil & GasTrade
Nigeria Loses N3.18tn in Crude Oil Export Earnings Despite Higher Output
Nigeria’s crude oil export earnings dropped sharply by N3.18 trillion in the first half of 2025 despite a rise in production levels, new data from the National Bureau of Statistics …
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Kenya, UBA Seal $150m Deal to Revive Stalled Road Projects
he Government of Kenya has signed a US$150 million (KSh16.38 billion) financing agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) as part of a landmark US$1.35 billion (KSh175 billion) programme aimed …
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Community DevelopmentEconomyEnvironmentGovernment PolicyInfrastructureMining
Ghana Chamber of Mines Seeks Inclusive Review of Minerals and Mining Act
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for greater collaboration and flexibility in the ongoing review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act, stressing the need for an inclusive approach …
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DevelopmentEconomyEnvironmentGovernment PolicyMiningWestern Africa
Ghana Gold Board to Establish Ultra-Modern Assay Laboratory and Refinery at Kotoka International Airport
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has secured a 0.6-acre parcel of land at the cargo village of the Kotoka International Airport in Accra for the construction of an ultra-modern ISO-certified …
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Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme Targets Affordable Homes Nationwide
The Renewed Hope Housing Programme, launched under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious housing and urban development initiatives in …