Nigeria hits 73% financial inclusion target, but 60.4 million adults remain vulnerable
Nigeria’s formal financial inclusion rose to 73% in 2026, exceeding the 70% target under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS),
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COCOBOD sets up Cocoa Capital PLC to raise GH¢16.3bn for cocoa sector
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has established a special-purpose financing vehicle, Cocoa Capital PLC, to support and supervise a planned
TotalEnergies flags new oil discovery, enters two exploration blocks in Angola
French oil major TotalEnergies on Thursday announced a new oil discovery in Angola and signed agreements to buy a 40%
Disappointment as Ivory Coast keeps cocoa price unchanged
Ivory Coast will keep the farmgate price of cocoa unchanged for the crop’s main harvest season, the country’s agriculture minister
Ghana rises to sixth-largest gold producer globally after record 2025 output
Ghana has risen to sixth place among the world’s largest gold-producing countries after recording a significant increase in production in
GoldBod to roll out gold traceability system this year – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says Ghana is set to begin implementing a
Mahama administration boosts Ghana’s gold reserves to $13.8bn – Sammy Gyamfi
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says Ghana’s gold reserves have increased from about US$8.9
Ghana’s crude oil production falls for six years, costing billions in lost revenue – IES report
Ghana’s crude oil production has declined for six consecutive years, falling by nearly half since its 2019 peak and costing
OMCs slash fuel prices as GOIL leads with petrol at GH¢12.79
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices at the pumps in line with industry projections. Market leader
Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire agree to harmonise cocoa producer prices
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to harmonise cocoa producer pricing policies in a move aimed at improving farmers’ incomes,