Nigeria and UK Strengthen Trade Relations with National Quality Policy to Drive Economic Growth
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reinforced their commitment to enhancing bilateral trade and economic growth through the implementation of…
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China to Launch Policy Supporting Nationwide RISC-V Chip Adoption
China is set to issue a policy to promote the use of open-source RISC-V chip technology nationwide, aiming to reduce…
Etranzact Ghana Named ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ at 2025 Ghana Fintech Awards
Etranzact Ghana, a leader in payment technology services, was awarded the prestigious ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ title at the…
Lutnick Proposes Excluding Government Spending from GDP
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently announced plans to remove government spending from the GDP report, aiming to make it…
European Markets Choppy as Defense Stocks Surge; Thales and BAE Systems See Significant Gains
European markets experienced volatility on Monday, as defense stocks surged following high-level discussions among regional leaders about increasing military spending.…
Ghana’s T-Bill Rates Plummet to New Lows: What’s Next for Investors?
On February 28, 2025, treasury bill rates saw a remarkable drop, marking one of the most significant declines in decades.…
Bitcoin Rallies Over 20% After Trump Announces Strategic Crypto Reserve
Bitcoin surged over 20% from last week’s lows after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to include cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin,…
India’s Trade Minister Piyush Goyal Heads to the U.S. for Crucial Trade Talks Amid Looming Tariffs
India’s trade minister, Piyush Goyal, embarked on a trip to the United States on Monday for urgent trade talks, with…
U.S. and Euro Zone Inflation Divergence Reaches Three-Year High Amid Economic Disparities
Traders are betting on the sharpest inflation divergence between the U.S. and the euro zone in three years, driven by…
Dollar Strengthens Amid Trade War Uncertainty; Nvidia Results Lack Impact on Stocks
The U.S. dollar gained strength on Thursday as Treasury yields rebounded, following mixed signals from the U.S. administration regarding tariffs.…
GPHA Warns Ghana Could Lose Port Business to Lomé, Abidjan
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has raised concerns over the potential loss of port business to regional competitors,…
US Stock Futures Surge as Trump’s Tax Cut Plans Advance
U.S. stock futures saw a significant rebound on Wednesday following House Republicans’ progress on Donald Trump’s tax cut proposals. The…
Ghana and Rwanda Sign MoU to Enhance Cross-Border Fintech Operations
Ghana and Rwanda have taken a significant step towards financial innovation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at…
Global Markets Tread Carefully Amid Rising Tensions and Economic Concerns
Global stock markets showed cautious gains as investors weighed the potential for economic slowdown in the U.S. ahead of key…
Nigeria and Kazakhstan to Strengthen Cooperation in Agriculture, Trade, and Technology
Nigeria and Kazakhstan are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral relations, with a particular focus…
Strong Demand for Bank of Ghana Treasury Bills as Rising Interest Rates Influence Auction Results
The Bank of Ghana’s latest treasury bills auction, held on February 21, 2025, revealed strong demand for government securities, with…
Ghana’s Informal Sector: Major Employment Source, but Low Productivity and Slow Economic Growth
Ghana’s informal sector plays a vital role in the economy, employing nearly 80% of the workforce. However, it contributes only…
Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in the Digital Age
As Africa rapidly embraces technological advancements and digital transformation, the continent faces significant cybersecurity challenges. With growing interconnections across critical…
Chegg Files Lawsuit Against Google, Claims AI Overviews Harm Publishers’ Revenue Streams
A lawsuit filed by U.S. education technology company Chegg accuses Google of using its artificial intelligence (AI) overviews to undermine…
Bank of Ghana Signals Review of Cash Reserve Ratio to Ease Liquidity Strain
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signaled its intention to gradually review the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for commercial banks,…
COMAC vows to resist policies that threaten local investment-GHANA
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has expressed strong opposition to policies that could harm local businesses within Ghana’s…
Indian Tech Sector Poised for Strong Growth, Set to Cross $300 Billion by FY26, Says Nasscom
India’s technology sector is on track for accelerated growth in fiscal year 2025, according to the National Association of Software…
Qatar Partners with Scale AI to Enhance Government Services Through AI
Qatar’s government has recently signed a strategic five-year agreement with Scale AI, a leading AI data company based in San…
Thai Finance Minister Advocates Interest Rate Cut to Stimulate Economic Growth
Thailand’s finance minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, has indicated that the country’s low inflation provides an opportunity to reduce interest rates, aiming…
AfDB Report: Africa’s Economic Growth Shows Improvement Despite Global Challenges
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed signs of economic recovery for Africa in its 2025 Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook…
Olam Group Sells 44.6% Stake in Agribusiness to Saudi Fund for $2.35 Billion
Olam Group, based in Singapore, announced on February 24, 2025, that it will sell a 44.58% stake in its agricultural…
US Demands EU Clarification on Antitrust Rules for Big Tech
U.S. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has demanded clarification from EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera on how the European Union…
European Markets Surge as Germany’s Election Results Boost Investor Confidence
European stock futures and the euro climbed on Monday after Germany’s election results yielded a mainstream outcome. DAX futures jumped…
US companies swap dollar bonds into euros to lower funding costs
U.S. companies with international operations are increasingly using cross-currency swaps to convert their dollar debt into euros, helping reduce their…
Trump Labels Zelensky a “Dictator” as Tensions Rise Between US and Ukraine
Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” and accusing him of playing…