Finance
A heavy debt burden awaits the next administration – Seth Terkper predicts
Former finance minister Seth Terkper has issued a stark warning about the heavy debt burden facing Ghana’s next government, slated to take office in 2024.
In a media briefing discussing Ghana’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) an…
Ausiku calls on Mbunza community to avoid disputes
Kavango West Region Governor Sirkka Ausiku on Saturday called on the Mbuza community to promote peace and not instigate disputes among members of the Mbunza Royal family.
Ausiku made the remarks during the 23rd anniversary celebration of Hompa Alfons…
Akufo-Addo’s ‘inflation tax’ is slamming Ghanaians – Prof. Steve Hanke
Renowned economist at the Johns Hopkins University, Professor Steve Hanke, has slammed President Akufo-Addo over the current state of Ghana’s economy which is under an IMF bailout programme.
According to Hanke’s estimation, Ghana is currently experie…
Aggregator engages farmers under PFJ in Atebubu
The managing director of Integrity Commodities, Mr. Gideon Quaye, has assured farmers in the Atebubu-Amantin municipality of the availability of high-yielding seeds and fertilizers for the next planting season as part of phase two of the ‘planting for…
Experts identify reasons why multinationals are exiting Nigeria in droves
Nigeria is experiencing a troubling trend of multinational companies (MNCs) exiting the country. This exodus has significant economic repercussions, prompting policymakers, economists, and stakeholders to seek solutions to reverse this trend.
The dep…
FLASHBACK: Ghana to introduce chip-embedded passports
Ghana is to introduce chip-embedded passports in the second quarter of 2024, and gradually phase out the current biometric passport.
The chip-embedded passports are to be linked to the national identification. The biometric information on the chip ca…
Ghana partners Chinese firm to construct $450 million manganese refinery – Minerals Commission
Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi has announced a significant partnership between the Government of Ghana and a Chinese manganese firm to construct a $450 million refinery in Ghana.
This initiative aims to improve the v…
Nigeria’s debt to World Bank rises by $1.07 billion under Tinubu’s administration
Nigeria’s debt to the World Bank has increased by $1.07 billion under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
According to an analysis of data from the Debt Management Office (DMO), the debt rose from $14.51 billion at the end of the second