Finance
Plastic manufacturers threaten one-week shut down over GRA’s 5% excise tax
The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) has voiced strong opposition to the government’s new 5% Excise Tax on all locally manufactured plastic products, calling for its immediate suspension and for a broader stakeholder consultation.
At a …
Ghana’s informal sector accounts for 75% of the workforce – UNDP
The 2023 Ghana Human Development Report, released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has revealed that the informal sect…
Nigeria’s Treasury Bills debt reaches N10.4 trillion, largest balance in Nigerian history
Nigeria has a total Treasury Bills (T-Bills) debt of N10.4 trillion, a 60% rise in just three months, according to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO).
This is the largest T-Bills debt balance on record based on an analysis
Adamus Resources Limited: Lands Ministry calls for calm and restraint
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has issued a call for calm and restraint amidst escalating tensions involving Adamus Resources Limited, a mining company operating in the Western Region of Ghana.
The appeal comes in response to recent disp…
Why has ‘Yahoo Champion’ Dr. Bawumia run away from the economy? – Isaac Adongo asks
Isaac Adongo, a ranking member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, has openly criticized Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his handling of the nation’s economy.
During a media address on June 26, 2024, Adongo questioned Dr. Bawumia’s a…
Hennessy Cypher 2024 brings together top hip hop talent from across Africa
One of the most anticipated annual releases for hip hop and rap fans, the Hennessy Africa Cypher 2024, released late June is an 8-minute showcase of owned rap style and brilliant wordplay.
Set in Lagos, Nigeria – a country hailed
Introduce new taxes on rice and poultry imports – Economist
Ghanaian economist, Enoch Okonah, is proposing the introduction of an import levy specifically for rice and poultry.
He believes that if implemented effectively, it could contribute to the sufficiency of Ghana’s rice and poultry.
The economist expre…
PIAC advocates data investment, regulatory reforms in oil and gas
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called for investments in data and regulatory reforms in the oil and gas sector to address the continued decline in oil production and the challenges in attracting new investments.
In 2023, …