Rune Skinnebach has officially assumed office as the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Ghana after presenting his Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama at the …
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CSCS Reports N2.1tn Securities Transactions in Four Months
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has reported securities transactions worth N2.112 trillion between May and August 2025, marking a 138.44 per cent increase compared to the N885.93 billion recorded …
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AGI Urges Smooth Transition from 1D1F to 24-Hour Economy Policy
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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UBA Commits $150m to Kenya’s Roads Levy Programme
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced a $150 million (KES 20.5 billion) commitment to Kenya’s Roads Levy Securitisation Programme, a $1.35 billion initiative designed by the Kenya Roads …
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Dangote Says Refinery Has Ended Nigeria’s 50-Year Fuel Queue Crisis
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria’s long history of fuel scarcity and queues has finally come to an end following one year …
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U.S. Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Press China on Industrial Overproduction
The Democratic Party in the United States has asked the administration of President Donald Trump to put pressure on China to reduce what it described as “structural overproduction,” essentially calling …
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Nigeria Records N12.64tn Trade Surplus in H1 2025, Analysts Warn of Risks
igeria recorded a trade surplus of N12.64 trillion in the first half of 2025, offering some relief for the country’s foreign exchange market even as concerns remain about structural weaknesses …
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Dangote Partners Abuja Chamber to Sponsor 2025 International Trade Fair
Dangote Industries Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 2025 Abuja International Trade Fair, reaffirming its role as a key player in Nigeria’s industrial growth and Africa’s economic development. The …
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Nigeria, Angola Sign New Agreements on Drug Control, Culture and Economic Cooperation
Nigeria and Angola have renewed their diplomatic ties with the signing of key agreements to fight drug trafficking and promote cultural exchange. The agreements were reached during the 5th Session …
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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 …