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Don’t renew expiring mining leases – IEA tells gov’t

Don’t renew expiring mining leases – IEA tells gov’t

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged government to stop renewing expiring mining leases and instead adopt a new mining policy anchored in state ownership of mineral resources, with private firms engaged strictly through

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Nigeria is set to emerge as Africa’s leading contributor to global economic growth in 2026

Nigeria is set to emerge as Africa’s leading contributor to global economic growth in 2026

Nigeria is set to emerge as Africa’s leading contributor to global economic growth in 2026, surpassing South Africa, according to the latest estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signaling a gradual shift in the

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Zenith Bank appoints Charles Boakye Nimako as new Board Chair

Zenith Bank appoints Charles Boakye Nimako as new Board Chair

Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has appointed Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chair, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Nimako succeeds Mrs. Freda Yahan Duplan, who assumed the role in 2020. Mrs. Duplan steps down

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GOIL extends diesel discounts across 200 outlets – Maintains GH¢9.99 for petrol at today’s pricing window

GOIL extends diesel discounts across 200 outlets – Maintains GH¢9.99 for petrol at today’s pricing window

GOIL PLC has announced a further targeted pricing intervention, matching the National Petroleum Authority (NPA)-approved floor price of GH¢9.99 per litre for Petrol (PMS) and extending discounted diesel (AGO) prices across 200 selected GOIL outlets

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10 Key Changes to Expect in the African Investment Landscape Over the Next Decade

10 Key Changes to Expect in the African Investment Landscape Over the Next Decade

The African investment landscape is undergoing a transformative shift. With young, rapidly growing populations, burgeoning tech ecosystems, and abundant natural resources, African nations are drawing increased attention from foreign investors. For countries like Ghana, Nigeria,

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10 Tech-Based Business Ideas Connecting Customers to Service Providers in Ghana

10 Tech-Based Business Ideas Connecting Customers to Service Providers in Ghana

As Ghana’s digital economy continues to flourish, technology is reshaping how customers access services — from home repairs to healthcare — while opening up powerful opportunities for young entrepreneurs. With internet penetration at nearly 70

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My vision for Africa’s industrial growth – Aliko Dangote

My vision for Africa’s industrial growth – Aliko Dangote

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aimed at fast‑tracking Africa’s industrialization, strengthening economic self‑sufficiency and empowering the continent’s next generation. President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed that the company’s

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United Nation agencies warn against hunger, others

United Nation agencies warn against hunger, others

United Nation agencies have warned that rising hunger and displacement are not only humanitarian emergencies, but growing threats to global economic stability. The agencies gave the warning at the World Economic Forum holding in Davos,

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Mahama to lead Accra Reset Talks at World Economic Forum in Davos

Mahama to lead Accra Reset Talks at World Economic Forum in Davos

President John Dramani Mahama will lead discussions on the Accra Reset initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as part of efforts to reimagine international cooperation and strengthen sovereign capacity among countries of

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GIPC Launches Central & Western Region Investment Roadshow

GIPC Launches Central & Western Region Investment Roadshow

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has announced that the Centre is taking its Investment Opportunity Mapping Project to the Central and Western regions to attract new capital