MTN in talks to buy remaining 75% stake in IHS Holdings
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has entered advanced discussions to acquire the roughly 75% stake in IHS Holding […]
Parliament approve 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill
Parliament has approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for Ghana’s economy to operate around the clock. The law establishes a central authority to coordinate public and private sector efforts, aiming to boost job creation, productivity, and economic growth.
Nigeria’s industrial sectors get a boost as Finceptive clears ₦3 billion Series 1 CP
Finceptive Limited has successfully redeemed its ₦3 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper, reinforcing its track record in Nigeria’s debt markets. The funds supported trade and supply chain finance across Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, and FMCG sectors, highlighting the company’s role in strengthening Africa’s industrial value chains.
Fragmentation, rather than sovereignty, is Africa’s biggest obstacle
Ace Anan Ankomah has urged African nations to overcome internal divisions and take control of their economic and technological future. He warned that self-imposed fragmentation, not independence, continues to hold the continent back, and called for unity, innovation, and self-reliance as drivers of sustainable growth.
AU: free movement is essential for AfCFTA to open its full potential
Ama Twum-Amoah of the African Union Commission has warned that AfCFTA cannot succeed without free movement of people. She said mobility is crucial for economic growth, innovation, and empowering women in cross-border trade.
Iran, US prepare for talks in Oman
Iran and the United States were preparing for talks on Friday in Oman, with Washington looking to see if there
Mahama calls for transport investment to reduce business costs across Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to prioritise road and rail infrastructure, warning that weak transport networks continue to raise business costs and hinder trade across the continent. He said stronger transport links are critical to making intra-African trade more affordable and fully realising the goals of the AfCFTA.
UK ordered to pay £420m by Nigerian court over 1949 mining killings
A Nigerian court has ordered the UK government to compensate the families of 21 coal miners killed by colonial authorities in 1949, ruling that the deaths were an unlawful violation of the right to life. The killings, which occurred during a protest over working conditions at the Iva Valley coal mine, are widely seen as a turning point in Nigeria’s anti-colonial struggle.
Ghana to exit IMF programme with dignity, not as supplicant – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by
Ghana sets ambitious target to build foreign reserves beyond $20bn by 2029 – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana aims to increase its foreign reserves beyond $20 billion by 2029, signalling