The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged the government to ensure a seamless transition for companies that benefited from the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative into the new …
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ARCON to Host 2025 National Advertising Conference in Abuja
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced that the 2025 edition of the National Advertising Conference will take place in Abuja between November 12 and 14. The event …
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Nigeria Needs 21.9% Annual Growth to Achieve $1 Trillion Economy by 2031 – Afrinvest Report
Nigeria will require a minimum annual growth rate of 21.9 percent at an exchange rate of N1,500 per dollar, or a stronger exchange rate with slower growth, to reach a …
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Mahama Targets Boost in Ghana-China Trade with Tariff-Free Agreement
President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana is working to maximise its trade volume with China following the recent tariff-free trade agreement between Beijing and African countries. Speaking at the …
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Mahama Pushes 24-Hour Economy Bill as Ghana Sees Falling Inflation and Renewed Investor Confidence
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Cabinet has approved the 24-Hour Authority Bill for onward submission to Parliament, marking another step in his administration’s drive to establish a 24-Hour …
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Nigeria’s Bonny Light Crude Rises to $67 as Global Oil Prices React to Middle East Tensions
international market, up from $65, after news broke of Israel’s surprise strike on Hamas targets in Qatar. The development, which rattled the oil market, immediately triggered fears of supply disruption …
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The Federal Government has announced that Tax Identification Numbers (Tax ID) will become compulsory for Nigerians and organisations involved in banking, insurance, stock trading, and other allied services starting from …
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Dangote Refinery Exports Petrol to US as Marketers Still Depend on Imports
by Joy Radarrby Joy RadarrThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported its first shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to the United States, even as Nigerian fuel marketers continue to rely …
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Boat Accidents Claim 92 Lives in Nigeria Despite Safety Campaigns
About 92 passengers have reportedly died in different boat accidents across Nigeria between January and August 2025, despite ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to improve safety on the nation’s …
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Naira Strengthens Slightly at Official Market as Reserves Hit $41.27bn
The naira recorded a slight gain on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Friday, closing at ₦1,531.57 per dollar. This marked a 0.23 per cent appreciation compared to the previous …