Madam Flora Christine Amagloh, a Food Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), has said that the Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) cowpea …
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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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EconomyGhanaManufacturingPoliciesTradeWestern Africa
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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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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AgricultureBusiness UpdatesEconomyWestern AfricaWomen EmpowermentYouth Empowerment
Ghana Hosts Successful Shea Expo 2025, Spotlights Women and Youth
The second edition of the World Shea Expo has ended in Tamale, Ghana, with a fresh call on government, private sector, and development partners to take stronger steps in boosting …
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DemocracyElectionsGhanaPoliticsWestern Africa
DC’s Bernard Bediako Baidoo Wins Akwatia By-Election in Ghana
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has emerged winner of the parliamentary by-election held on Tuesday in Akwatia, Eastern Region of Ghana. Baidoo, a lawyer and the …
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AviationBusinessEconomyInternationalTechnologyWestern Africa
Air Côte d’Ivoire Receives First Airbus A330-900neo Aircraft
Air Côte d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first-ever Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, marking a new chapter in the history of Ivorian aviation. The handover ceremony took place on September 3, …
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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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EconomyEnergyJobsOil & GasWestern Africa
Cabinda Refinery Starts Operations With 30,000 Barrels Daily
Angola has recorded another major step in its oil and gas sector as the brand-new Cabinda Refinery officially begins operations this September 2025. The refinery, located in the oil-rich Cabinda …
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BusinessEconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTINVESTMENTWestern Africa
SIGA Orders Bui Power To Start Paying Dividends By 2025
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has directed the Bui Power Authority (BPA) to start paying dividends to the government of Ghana beginning from the 2025 financial year, as …