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IMF Boss commends Ato Forson for strong commitment to economic reforms
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has praised Ghana’s Finance…
Over 70% of Nigerian Shipments to the U.S. Rejected Due to Trump’s Tariff Policy
Since the implementation of Donald Trump's new tariff policy on April 2, 2025, over 70% of shipments from Nigeria…
FBI Reports $5.8 Billion in Crypto Investment Scam Losses in 2024, Elderly Most…
The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report paints a dire picture of the growing threat of…
Jimoh Ibrahim Urges IMF to Anchor African Economic Projections on Empirical Data
At the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, Nigerian Senator and business leader Jimoh Ibrahim…
Google Launches 2025 Startups Accelerator for AI Innovations in Africa
Google has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This…
World Bank Partners with Ghana to Create 500,000 Jobs for Youth Annually
The World Bank has announced its commitment to helping Ghana address its youth unemployment crisis through a new…
EU Slaps €700 Million Fine on Apple and Meta for Breaching Digital Competition…
In a significant move on April 23, 2025, the European Union fined Apple and Meta a total of €700 million for…
OpenAI Eyes Chrome Acquisition Amid Google Antitrust Trial, Cites AI Competition…
OpenAI has expressed interest in potentially acquiring Google’s Chrome browser if regulators force its sale,…
Flutterwave and Yellow Card Join Circle’s Global Payments Network to Boost…
Flutterwave and Yellow Card have officially joined the Circle Payments Network (CPN), a major step in transforming…
IMF Warns of Growing Global Financial Stability Risks Amid Tightening Conditions…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning about rising global financial stability risks, driven…
U.S. Regulatory Scrutiny Sparks Fears of Chinese Stock Delisting
Concerns over the potential delisting of Chinese stocks from U.S. exchanges have been reignited, particularly…
Trump Slams Fed Chair Powell, Triggering Market Turmoil and Dollar Slide
U.S. financial markets took a sharp dive on Monday after President Donald Trump publicly lashed out at Federal…
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast for 2025 Amid Escalating Trade Tensions and Policy…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2025, now predicting an…
China Warns Nations Against US Trade Deals That Undermine Its Interests
China has issued a stark warning to countries considering trade deals with the United States that could harm its…
Arnergy Secures $18M to Scale Solar Energy Access Across Africa
Arnergy, a Nigerian-based leader in distributed renewable energy, has raised $18 million in fresh funding to ramp…
Bitcoin Surges to $88,000 Amid U.S. Dollar Weakness and Market Volatility
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $88,000 on Tuesday, marking its highest price since late March. This significant rise…
Dollar Falls to Lowest Point Since March 2022 Amid Economic Uncertainty
The US dollar experienced a significant depreciation on Monday, hitting its lowest point since March 2022, as…
Philipp Müller Appointed CEO of Blue Earth Capital to Lead Next Growth Phase in…
Blue Earth Capital, a prominent impact investor managing over $1.5 billion in assets, has announced the…
C2FO Secures $30 Million Funding to Expand into Emerging Markets with IFC Support
C2FO, a US-based working capital platform, has raised $30 million in funding to enhance its technology and expand…
Ghana Surpasses IMF Reserve Target Early, Strengthening Economic Outlook
Ghana has successfully exceeded a key milestone in its ongoing IMF program, surpassing its gross international…
Ghana to Face Minimal Economic Impact from New US Tariffs, Fitch Solutions Report
Ghana is expected to experience relatively minor economic disruption from the new US tariffs, according to a…
IFC Provides Financing Package to Cameroon’s First African Company
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a partnership with…
QED Investors Leads Stitch’s $55 Million Series B
Stitch just secured a massive $55 million Series B funding round, led by major global investors like QED…
IMF Urges Ghana and Affected Nations to Accelerate Reforms Amid Trade Tariff…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is calling on Ghana and other countries impacted by the United States'…
IMF Warns of Global Economic Strain as U.S. Tariffs Fuel Trade Tensions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarms over mounting global trade tensions, cautioning that…
Hermes To Hike US Prices To Offset Tariff Impact
French luxury brand Hermès announced plans to increase its U.S. prices starting May 1 to counter the impact of a…
Crypto Market Sheds $633.5 Billion in Q1 2025 Amid Recession Jitters and Investor…
The crypto market took a serious hit in the first quarter of 2025, losing over $633 billion in market value—a drop…
Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause and Its Global Trade Impact
In a sudden shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs, which had previously…
Stocks Struggle as Fed’s Powell Issues Caution, Euro Dips Ahead of ECB…
European markets faced a decline on Thursday as uncertainty surrounding the global economy persisted. The STOXX…
Google Blocks 5.1 Billion Harmful Ads, Calls for Global Collaboration Against…
In its 2024 Ads Safety Report, Google revealed its significant efforts to combat online threats, blocking 5.1…