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China Signals Deeper Investment Push in Cameroon’s Key Sectors

China Signals Deeper Investment Push in Cameroon’s Key Sectors

China has expressed readiness to expand economic cooperation with Cameroon, targeting critical sectors including infrastructure, energy, and agriculture. The announcement was made by China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during talks with Cameroonian officials on the

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Kenya Finalises Trade Deal with China, Secures Duty-Free Access

Kenya Finalises Trade Deal with China, Secures Duty-Free Access

Kenya has officially concluded negotiations on a major bilateral trade agreement with China, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. President William Ruto announced that the deal will grant duty-free

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Nigerians Set to Invest in Dangote Refinery Within Five Months

Nigerians Set to Invest in Dangote Refinery Within Five Months

Nigerians may soon have the opportunity to own a direct stake in one of Africa’s most valuable industrial assets. Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group and Africa’s richest man, has announced that the Dangote

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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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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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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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GHKonect to Bring Informal Businesses Online, Curb Scams

GHKonect to Bring Informal Businesses Online, Curb Scams

A newly launched digital marketplace is positioning itself as a bridge between Ghana’s largely informal business sector and the digital economy, while also seeking to address the growing incidence of online business fraud. Golden Dreams

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Bank of Ghana Mandates Ghana Card as Sole Identification for All Financial Transactions

Bank of Ghana Mandates Ghana Card as Sole Identification for All Financial Transactions

In a major regulatory update, the Bank of Ghana has mandated the Ghana Card as the primary—and in most cases, sole—identification document for all transactions within accountable financial institutions. The directive, issued in October 2025

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Gov’t pays US$1.47bn to clear energy sector debt, restore World Bank guarantee

Gov’t pays US$1.47bn to clear energy sector debt, restore World Bank guarantee

The government has spent US$1.47 billion in 2025 to clear legacy energy sector debts, restore a critical World Bank payment guarantee and neutralise one of the economy’s most entrenched fiscal risks, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato