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Ghana to get its first MSMEs Development Index as DBG and GSS collaborate
Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have launched Ghana’s first Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises index known as the MSMEs Development Index (DBG-GSS MDex). The initiative, designed to track business perf…
Johnvents industries’ ₦80bn commercial paper oversubscribed amid strong investor confidence
Johnvents Industries Limited’s ₦80 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper issuance has been oversubscribed, underscoring strong investor confidence in the company’s…
FG to prioritise Bakassi Deep Sea Port as maritime gateway – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the federal government’s commitment to prioritising the development of Bakassi Deep Sea Port as…
Wike’s Rainbow Coalition deepens divisions in APC, PDP ahead of 2027
The political coalition being promoted by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to mobilise support for President…
It is time for harvests, pains of reforms over – Shettima
…..Urges Nigerians to re-elect Tinubu, Gov Otu, others ….Says Cross River is a major beneficiary of president’s economic revolution Vice…
Nigerian stocks open November lower as banking, oil and gas stocks drag market
The Nigerian equities market opened November trading on a bearish note on Monday, November 2, 2026, as losses in banking, oil and gas, and consumer goods stocks outweighed gains in industrial and insurance counters. The post Nigerian stocks…
Beta Glass revenue rises 11.7% to N40.37bn in Q3
Beta Glass Plc has recorded revenue of N40.37bn in the third quarter of 2026, representing an 11.7% increase from the…
Sam George says over 3.1 million Ghanaians using virtual assets to come under regulation
Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that more than 3.1 million Ghanaians are using virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies. To this end, he has assured users that the government’s quest…
CapitalSage Holdings Celebrates 10 Years with Global Headquarters Launch in Ibadan as Oyo Governor Pledges Support
CapitalSage Holdings today marked its tenth anniversary with the launch of its new global headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State, marking a milestone in its journey from a small entrepreneurial venture to a diversified group of businesses operat…
Honouring Legacies: Deloitte celebrates former partners in a bid to deepen mentorship
As part of its commitment to honour past partners, Deloitte Ghana has hosted retired and current partners in a special engagement to celebrate the firm’s legacy, deepen mentorship across generations, and strengthen professional bonds. The g…
GoldBod among 20 companies in SEC’s expanded virtual asset sandbox
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has increased the number of companies admitted into its virtual asset regulatory sandbox from 11 to 20 as it gathers information to guide the regulation of digital asset services in Ghana. The e…
Beta Glass Delivers Double-Digit Revenue and Operating Profit Growth in Q3 2026 Unaudited Results
Beta Glass Plc (“Beta Glass” or “the Company”), the leading glass container manufacturer in West and Central Africa, announces its financial performance for the third quarter and nine months ended 30 September 2026, as presented in its Unau…
Beta Glass Champions Breast Cancer Awareness through #FromGreenToPink Campaign
Beta Glass Plc, the largest glass container manufacturer in West and Central Africa, has reinforced its commitment to employee health and wellbeing through the 2026 edition of its #FromGreenToPink campaign. Launched in 2025, #FromGreenToPin…
Loaded transit truck left for weeks exposes safety, enforcement and National Security lapses, says CUTS
CUTS International Accra, a leading research and public policy think tank, has criticised the prolonged failure of state agencies to address a loaded transit truck parked along the Achimota stretch of the Accra–Nsawam road, just before ABC …
ShaQ Express unveils advisory board to strengthen growth agenda
Ghanaian logistics company ShaQ Express has appointed seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor, Ms Leah Nduati as chairman of its Advisory Board, as the company seeks to strengthen corporate governance and support the next phase of its gr…
GIADEC and RUSAL agree to build and jointly operate a bauxite-to-alumina refinery in Ghana.
Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, have agreed to develop bauxite mining and processing operations in Ghana. The scope of the key terms includes the obli…
Nigerian startups seek better access to investors as funding reaches $635 million
Nigerian startups are exploring more targeted ways to secure venture capital as funding into the country's technology ecosystem rebounds but remains concentrated among a relatively small number of businesses. The post Nigerian startups seek…
Sanwo-Olu challenges Nigerian banks to turn N4.65 trillion recapitalisation into jobs
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerian banks to channel the additional capital raised through the recently concluded recapitalisation exercise towards financing industries, expanding businesses and creating employment …
NIMC arrests illegal NIN enrolment operators in Abuja, seizes equipment
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested several operators involved in illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment and seized unauthorised enrolment equipment during an enforcement operation in Gwagwalada a…
CBN pumps N3.20 trillion into banking system as debt repayments outpace auctions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a net liquidity injection of approximately N3.20 trillion through maturing securities and fresh auctions in October 2026, as repayments of N10.69 trillion exceeded the N7.49 trillion raised from Op…
CIB, Ghana’s new Governing Council sworn into office by Education Minister
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has sworn into office the newly constituted Governing Council of Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana), led by its President and Chairperson, Dr. Mrs. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, FCIB. A…
UK Development Finance Institution BII earmarks $3 billion for Africa’s frontier markets
British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution, plans to invest about £2.25 billion ($3 billion) in Africa’s frontier markets and least-developed countries over the next five years, targeting ec…
KIC and Mastercard Foundation announce Winners of 2026 AgriTech Challenge Pro
The Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the winners of the 2026 AgriTech Challenge Pro.…
Land ownership disputes hinder climate project financing – CBG Sustainable Financing head
Land ownership disputes and inadequate documentation are making it difficult for financial institutions to support nature-based climate projects in Ghana, the Head of Sustainable Financing and Impact at Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Eva Ac…
2027 Budget to turn economic stability into jobs — Deputy Finance Minister
The government will use the 2027 Budget to turn Ghana’s economic stability into jobs, productive investment, and improved living standards, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem said.…
Foods power Unilever Nigeria’s profit growth as Personal Care sales slide
Unilever Nigeria has released its 9M unaudited financial statements, with its food business accounting for almost all its revenue growth in the first nine months of 2026, helping lift earnings despite weaker Personal Care sales. The post Fo…
United Nigeria Airlines raises N22 billion in debut CP issuance, exceeds target
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has raised N22 billion through its debut commercial paper (CP) issuance, exceeding its initial N20 billion target following strong investor demand. The post United Nigeria Airlines raises N22 billion in debut C…
African firms struggle to find the right candidates, says recruiter
There is no shortage of applicants in a competitive market but firms are struggling to identify real talent amid a flood of AI applications.…
BoG warns foreign-currency stablecoins could threaten monetary sovereignty
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned that the growing use of foreign-currency stablecoins could undermine the country's monetary sovereignty and weaken its ability to implement monetary policy. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandi…
BoG Governor assures Ghanaians of Cedi stability ahead of Christmas
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has assured Ghanaians of relative stability in the exchange rate during the Christmas period, expressing confidence in the Cedi's performance.…
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