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Ghanaians Face Price Surge as GRA Implements New Tax Measures
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has begun enforcing a set of new tax policies from July 1, 2025, prompting!-->…
Nigeria’s Economy Grows 3.7% in First Half of 2025 Amid Oil Boost and Business…
Nigeria’s economy experienced a 3.7% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2025, according to the Stanbic IBTC!-->…
Middle East Tensions Threaten Ghana’s Economic Stability – Terkper Warns
Seth Terkper, Economic Policy Advisor at the Office of the President, has issued a caution regarding the potential!-->…
Ghana Makes Debt Deal Strides as Finance Minister Concludes Landmark China Talks
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has wrapped up high-level discussions in China, signaling a!-->…
Nigerian Crude Falls Below $70 as Global Oil Market Faces Oversupply Fears
Crude oil prices for Nigeria's main export grades—Bonny Light, Brass River, and Qua Iboe—have fallen below $70 a!-->…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Contracts Again Amid Monetary Tightening
Nigeria’s broad money supply (M3) experienced a second monthly decline in 2025, falling by N292.75 billion or!-->…
Iran-Israel Conflict Poses New Threats and Opportunities for Nigeria’s Fragile…
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is reshaping global economic dynamics, with ripple effects!-->…
FG Spends N611.7bn in March on Domestic Dollar Bond Repayment – DMO
The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N611.71 billion in March 2025 to service its first-ever domestic US!-->…
Nigeria Records $3.73bn Current Account Surplus in Q1 2025, Driven by Non-Oil…
Nigeria posted a current account surplus of $3.73 billion in Q1 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria!-->…
World Bank Approves $65m Additional Loan to Boost Nigeria’s Procurement Reform
The World Bank has approved an additional $65 million credit facility for Nigeria, bringing total funding under!-->…
Nigeria’s Promissory Notes Drop by 15.6% Amid Rising Debt Pressures
Nigeria’s outstanding promissory notes declined by 15.6% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Debt!-->…
CBN Reports $3.73bn Current Account Surplus in Q1 2025, Boosted by Non-Oil Exports…
Nigeria recorded a current account surplus of $3.73 billion in Q1 2025, driven primarily by a sharp increase in!-->…
Nigeria’s N149.39tn Public Debt Triggers Alarms Over Sustainability and…
Nigeria’s public debt surged to ₦149.39 trillion as of March 31, 2025, sparking serious concerns from experts over!-->…
Treasury Yields Dip as Trump’s $3.9 Trillion Spending Bill Awaits Senate Decision
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Monday morning as market participants closely watched developments surrounding!-->…
Global Central Bankers Face Rising Questions on Dollar Dominance at Sintra Summit
Top central bankers from the U.S., euro zone, Japan, Britain, and South Korea are gathering in Sintra, Portugal,!-->…
Parliament Urges Bank of Ghana to Safeguard Cedi Gains Amid Global Trade Dynamics
The Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee of Ghana’s Parliament has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to intensify its!-->…
Bullish Momentum Persists in Nigerian Bond Market as Yields Drop to 18.38%
Nigeria’s bond market extended its bullish streak last week as investors continued to show strong demand for!-->…
Cardoso Stresses Institutional Resilience as Foundation for Africa’s Economic…
At the 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, the Governor of the Central!-->…
Africa Received $95 Billion in 2024 Remittances as Nigeria, Egypt Lead Inflows –…
In 2024, Africa recorded over $95 billion in remittance inflows, nearly matching total foreign direct investment!-->…
Investors Brace for Summer Market Volatility Amid Geopolitical and Trade Risks
As summer trading volumes typically thin out, global investors are preparing defensively against a potential!-->…
CBN Blames Governors and Lawsuits for Delay in N85bn Healthcare Project Across 774…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has attributed the delay in completing a nationwide healthcare project to!-->…
Over 90% of Nigeria’s Dollar Liquidity Is Off the Books, Say BDC Operators
Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Nigeria have revealed that more than 90% of the country’s foreign exchange!-->…
Asia Stocks Rise, Dollar Slips as Israel-Iran Ceasefire Boosts Market Optimism
Asian stock markets inched upward on Wednesday following a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, restoring!-->…
Ghana Launches Labour Export Planning Committee to Boost Global Workforce Strategy
Ghana has inaugurated a National Planning Committee for the Ghana Labour Exchange Program (GLEP), marking a!-->…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Boost FG Revenue to N6.9 Trillion in Four Months –…
Nigeria’s Federal Government generated N6.9 trillion in revenue between January and April 2025, marking a 40%!-->…
Global Central Banks Shift Reserves from Dollar to Gold, Euro, and Yuan Amid…
Central banks managing a collective $5 trillion in reserves are planning a strategic move away from the U.S.!-->…
Global Markets Rally as Iran-Israel Ceasefire Eases Tensions; Oil Prices Plunge
Global financial markets responded strongly to news of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, as confirmed by U.S.!-->…
Dollar Surge May Be Short-Lived Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions, Analysts Warn
The U.S. dollar saw a short-term boost in global markets early Monday following military strikes by the U.S. on!-->…
Petrol Prices Surge Past ₦950/Litre in Nigeria Amid Global Tensions, Naira Slide
Petrol prices across Nigeria climbed steeply on Monday, with pump prices in major cities like Abuja and Lagos now!-->…
Trump Urges Major Rate Cuts Ahead of Powell’s Testimony, Ties Fed Policy to…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his call for significant interest rate cuts, suggesting that rates!-->…