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Economy & Finance

Inflation Rate

Ghana Inflation Rate Reaches Two-Year Low, Boosting Business Confidence

Ghana’s inflation rate drops to a two-year low, bolstering business confidence and increasing purchasing power. ...
  • 14 November 2023
  • Business

West African Economic and Monetary Union Launches Regional Banking Platform

WAEMU, in partnership with GIM-UEMOA, launches GIMpay, a digital banking platform to enhance financial inclusion ...
  • 9 November 2023
  • Business
Lobito Corridor at centre of Biden’s agenda in Angola visit

Lobito Corridor at centre of Biden’s agenda in Angola visit

President Joe Biden announced that he will visit Africa in October, marking his first trip ...

  • 3 November 2023
  • Angola
Fuel Subsidy Removal

The Fallout of Fuel Subsidy Removal and APC’s Economic Policies in Nigeria

The removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, a bold step meant ...

  • 17 October 2023
  • Economy & Finance
Digital Payments

Senegal Embraces Digital Payments: New Framework for Banks

Senegal is embracing digital payments by setting a new regulatory framework for banks, aimed at ...
  • 12 October 2023
  • Business
Economic Growth

IMF Projects 3.6% Economic Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024

IMF projects Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth at 3.6% for 2024, signaling recovery amid global challenges ...
  • 3 October 2023
  • Business

African Development Bank Launches $100M Fund for Climate-Focused Banking

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a $100 million fund aimed at enhancing climate-focused ...
  • 3 October 2023
  • Business
Cotton Exports

Mali Signs Trade Agreement with China to Boost Cotton Exports

Mali signs a trade agreement with China to boost cotton exports, enhancing economic ties and ...
  • 3 October 2023
  • West Africa
Standard Bank

Standard Bank Expands Operations in Nigeria, Boosting Investment

South Africa’s Standard Bank Group announced a significant expansion of its operations in Nigeria, further ...

  • 15 September 2023
  • Business
Ghana Digital Tax

Ghana Digital Tax Increased to 10%: Fiscal Reforms Announced

Ghana increases digital tax to 10% amid fiscal reforms aimed at boosting revenue. This decision, ...
  • 10 September 2023
  • Business
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Latest News

FG Unveils Youth Farmers Portal to Combat Unemployment ...

Youth farmers

FG Targets N1.8tn from Bond Market in Q1, Introduces Tw...

Savings bonds

FG Defends GDP Rebasing Plan as CBN Postpones January M...

GDP rebasing
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Today in History

January 18th is the day in 1994 that the Cando event, a possible bolide impact in Cando, Spain.

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