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WTO confirms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as sole candidate for DG

WTO confirms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as sole candidate for DG

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) confirmed on Saturday that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the incumbent Director-General, is the sole candidate nominated to lead the organisation for a second four-year term. Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, chair of the General

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Energy crisis hampering Nigeria’s industrial growth — MAN

Energy crisis hampering Nigeria’s industrial growth — MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said that the epileptic energy sector in Nigeria is severely hindering the growth of the nation’s industrial sector and its ability to attract investments and create jobs. President

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Namibia’s displeasure with the West may be fueling its relationship with Russia

Namibia’s displeasure with the West may be fueling its relationship with Russia

On the sidelines of the conference, Namibia’s Peya Mushelenga, the country’s Minister of International Relations, shared his sentiments on western interference in Africa against Russia’s growing influence on the continent. He went into detail on

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Bawumia champions blockchain for transaction transparency at Ghana CEO-presidential gala

Bawumia champions blockchain for transaction transparency at Ghana CEO-presidential gala

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to promoting trustworthiness by implementing a common digital platform based on blockchain technology, to ensure traceability of all transactions across agencies. This, he said, is part

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Smart Africa Alliance reaffirms commitment to transforming Ghana into unified digital market by 2030

Smart Africa Alliance reaffirms commitment to transforming Ghana into unified digital market by 2030

The Smart Africa Alliance has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing Ghana as a unified digital market by 2030, with the recent launch of 5G technology positioned as a critical milestone in this journey. The Alliance,

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Leverage digital platforms for easier access to credit — CBG MD to SMEs

Leverage digital platforms for easier access to credit — CBG MD to SMEs

THE Managing Director (MD) of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Daniel Wilson Addo, has advised small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt digital platforms to enhance their cash flow visibility and improve their chances of accessing

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Nigeria, Morocco, ECOWAS Advance Talks on $26 Billion African Gas Pipeline Project

Nigeria, Morocco, ECOWAS Advance Talks on $26 Billion African Gas Pipeline Project

The federal government, alongside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Morocco, and Mauritania, have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the $26 billion African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project. The announcement was made at the

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Ghana expects 2024/25 cocoa production resurgence

Ghana expects 2024/25 cocoa production resurgence

Ghana's cocoa production is expected to rebound in the 2024/25 crop season, buoyed by favourable weather conditions, according to local farmers, officials from regulatory body Cocobod, and buyers. However, challenges such as illegal gold mining,

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FG sets Jan 2025 for operationalisation of $5bn African Energy Bank

FG sets Jan 2025 for operationalisation of $5bn African Energy Bank

Nigeria’s Federal Government has set January 28, 2025, as the deadline for the operationalisation of the $5 billion African Energy Bank (AEB), which will be domiciled in Abuja. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary,

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Orange Middle East & Africa & Mastercard partner to digitize payments for millions across Africa

Orange Middle East & Africa & Mastercard partner to digitize payments for millions across Africa

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to expand access to mobile financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. This collaboration, one of the largest of its kind in the region,