Ghana Government Considers Listing State-Owned Enterprises on Stock Exchange
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has confirmed that the Ghanaian government will consider the possibility of…
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Stocks Rise as U.S. Tariff Tensions Ease; Euro Strengthens Ahead of ECB Decision
Asian stock markets saw gains on Thursday as investor sentiment improved following news that U.S. President Donald Trump had granted…
Telecoms Industry Faces Growth Challenges, Yet Revenue Set to Reach $1.1 Trillion by 2028
The global telecoms industry is expected to see steady revenue growth despite significant challenges, with projected revenue reaching $1.1 trillion…
Africa Strengthens Cybersecurity with Stricter Data Protection Laws
In a significant move toward enhancing data security, 39 out of 55 African nations have now enacted data protection laws,…
US Economic Activity Increases Slightly Amid Rising Tariff Concerns, Fed Survey Reveals
A recent report from the Federal Reserve indicates that U.S. economic activity has experienced modest growth since mid-January, with employment…
Bank of Ghana to Commission Value-for-Money Audit on $261M Headquarters Project
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to contract Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) for a value-for-money audit…
Foreign Investors Drive Nigerian Eurobonds’ February Rally
Nigeria’s Eurobond market posted a strong performance in February, reflecting growing foreign investor confidence. Data from the Debt Management Office…
Dubai Leads as Most Digitally Dependent City in 2025
Dubai has claimed the top spot as the most digitally dependent city in the world for 2025, according to a…
Nvidia and Broadcom Test Intel’s 18A Chip Process Amid Delays in Foundry Business
Nvidia and Broadcom are reportedly conducting tests on Intel’s 18A chip manufacturing process, a critical step as both companies evaluate…
European Markets Drop as Trump Tariffs Impact Autos, Thales Shares Surge
European markets took a sharp downturn on Tuesday amid growing concerns over the global effects of U.S. tariffs on Mexico,…
Bank of Ghana Suspends Gold-for-Oil Programme Amid Policy Challenges
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has decided to suspend its Gold-for-Oil program due to operational and policy challenges that resulted…
Ghana Saves GH¢1bn After Treasury Bill Rate Reduction
Ghana has saved approximately GH¢1 billion following a significant reduction in Treasury Bill (T-Bill) rates, according to Finance Minister Cassiel…
DeepSeek’s Growth Highlights the Rise of China’s AI Industry, Says Official
DeepSeek, a rising AI startup based in Hangzhou, is being hailed as a symbol of China’s growing prominence in artificial…
Hedge Funds and Institutional Investors Boost Retail Store Stocks Amid Economic Uncertainty
In recent months, institutional investors, including hedge funds, have increased their investments in both online and brick-and-mortar retail companies, signaling…
GIPC CEO Calls for Diversification of Foreign Direct Investment in Ghana
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has advocated for diversifying Foreign Direct Investment…
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…
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…