Finance
Nigeria gets $2.25 billion funding boost from World Bank
The World Bank approved $2.25 billion in funding to support Nigeria’s economic reform efforts, helping to boost the supply of hard currency on the local foreign-exchange market.
The fresh funds will support Africa’s largest oil producer’s efforts to …
Norwegian fisheries research vessel completes 30-day survey in Ghanaian waters
A Norwegian Fisheries and Oceanographic Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has successfully completed a 30-day fisheries resource survey in Ghanaian waters.
The survey will provide the country with detailed scientific data on both pelagic and demers…
PIAC urges long-term national development plan for strategic allocation of oil revenues
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has reiterated its stance on the allocation of oil revenues for development purposes to be guided by a long-term national development plan.
This plan, according to PIAC, should be approved by pa…
Welcome to Howyin Platforms Limited: Bridging the gap in e-commerce
Greetings, Ghana!
We are excited to introduce Howyin Platforms Limited, popularly known as Howyin Ghana, your new go-to destination for a seamless and innovative e-commerce experience. We are thrilled to announce our official launch date: 6th July 20…
Government must halt fast depreciating Cedi – Ayariga
Dr Hassan Ayariga, Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has asked the government to halt the fast depreciating Ghana cedi to avert economic hardships facing the citizenry.
According to him the depreciation of the Cedi had led
Official Creditors’ MoU will support IMF Board’s approval of US$360m – Kristalina Georgieva
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), says, the agreement reached between Ghana and its Official Creditor Committee (OCC) will be helpful in the approval of the country’s US$360 million third tranche.
In a social…
Halt all foreign scholarships – CSOs to GETFund
Civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in the education sector have called for an immediate halt to all foreign master’s programme scholarships.
Their position is in response to an advertisement by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) calli…
Ghana’s youth unemployment rate 7.16% – AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB) reports that Ghana’s youth unemployment rate stood at 7.16% in 2023, with the issue particularly acute among those aged 15 to 24.
The bank’s updated 2024 Africa Economic Outlook highlights that unemployment is sign…